Safeco Field Roof Closed

If the game begins with the roof open.

Safeco field roof closed.

It has been closed or moved during a game roughly 22 of the time. 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 decision as to whether a game begins with the roof open or closed rests solely with the home club. Still the retractable roof on the stadium gets quite the annual workout.

Despite the expected boiling temperatures in seattle today the. The roof of safeco field was closing while i was on the tour. Mariners discovered that it s hotter at safeco with the roof closed so it will be open when team plays an afternoon game wednesday. If the game starts with the roof closed it may be opened during the game if weather conditions warrant.

But unlike safeco field whose roof is essentially just an umbrella and does not enclose the stadium all of those other parks can become completely enclosed domes if needed although many are. Since the inaugural game on july 15 1999 t mobile park has gained a reputation as a terrific setting for baseball and a great place for baseball fans. On average the roof is either closed from the start or extended during a game for about 17 out of the 81 home games a. While seattle is notoriously known for always raining the roof has actually been open in 78 of games played 985 of 1262.

If the game starts with the roof open it may be closed during the game if weather conditions warrant and at the discretion of the home team. If the game starts with the roof closed it must remain that way for the entire game. The decision to close the roof shall be made by the home club after consultation with the umpire crew chief.