Wednesday, December 15th, 2004: Page updated at 12:00 AM

Material on this page was published when Seahawks Stadium, now called Qwest Field, opened in 2002.
 

	BEN BENSCHNEIDER / THE SEATTLE TIMES

A real eye-opener

Of all the promises and expectations that accompany a lucrative investment such as Seahawks Stadium, this $430 million facility — unlike its predecessor or its neighbor to the south — offers no guarantees where weather is concerned. And that is the gamble the architects of the plan to bring professional outdoor football to Seattle are willing to take.

Blaine Newnham: Allen's vision: Open venue with a view

Steve Kelley: Take comfort in stadium's unique feel, new touches

The weather factor: All of the elements for a football game

 Rain, wind and seating

Where they play in the NFL

 Stadium names, games and numbers

Fascinating facts about the stadium

INSIDE
SEATING · Interactive seating chart: See the views from 42 different seating locations. · The suite life		FOOD & SHOPPING · See how much a hot dog costs · Where to get Hawk gear		PARKING & TRANSPORTATION · How to get there and where to park

CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN · From earthquake preparedness to the locker rooms, an information smorgasbord

BEST BETS · Take a break from the action, and check out the panoramic views. Top 5 views