The 13 ton retractable roof comprises three independently moving segments creating a unique umbrella structure that easily moves on and off.
Safeco field roof.
Sweeping views of seattle s downtown skyline breathtaking sunsets over puget sound combined with excellent views of game action from all angles give fans at t mobile park an experience unequalled in major league baseball.
The safeco field retractable roof is unique to the others in that it serves as an umbrella for the stands and field rather than forming a complete climate controlled enclosure.
A kiewit joint venture was awarded a 350 million contract in june 1996 as part of the new 571 million 47 000 seat safeco field home of major league baseball s seattle mariners.
Safeco field rises from a historically industrial downtown seattle transforming the urban ballpark tradition into a state of the art modern sports facility.
It is controlled from a central control room located under the center field scoreboard.
Safeco field home of the seattle mariners is a stadium with a movable retractable roof that allows for open air events but also has the ability to close during inclement weather.
Completed on time for the inaugural game on july 15 1999 the ballpark s most notable feature is the 11 000 ton retractable roof.
Mariners vs indians april 8 2011.
A lighted safeco field sign was added to the east side of the roof in 2007 which aids in identification of the stadium from the freeways to the east.
From its retractable roof to its ground rules learn everything you ever wanted to know about safeco field.
One interval at the conclusion of an inning and one interval at the conclusion of the next inning.
Safeco field is accessible to everyone with entry parking and seating options that cater to all of our fans.
The retractable roof system at safeco field is comprised of three 3 independently operable roof panels.
Each section is independently powered by electric motors that move the respective sections along the tracks.
The roof at safeco field being opened during opening day of the 2011 season.
The opening of the roof shall only commence between innings.