The Kingdome was Seattle’s cavernous concrete-domed stadium from 1976 to 2000, home to the NFL’s Seahawks and MLB’s Mariners.
Famous for its enormous self-supporting concrete roof – and its loud, echoing interior – it ended with one of the most-watched stadium implosions ever in 2000.
Stats at a Glance
- Teams: Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Mariners (MLB)
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Opened: 1976
- Closed: 2000 (imploded 2000)
- Roof: Self-supporting concrete dome
- Notable: High-profile implosion in 2000
Loud and Cavernous
The Kingdome’s hard concrete dome trapped and amplified noise, giving Seattle teams a deafening home-field edge. It was a workhorse multipurpose venue that also hosted concerts, conventions, and even an NBA team for a season.
A Famous Implosion
Replaced by dedicated stadiums for the Mariners and Seahawks, the Kingdome was imploded in March 2000 – a spectacle broadcast widely and remembered as the end of Seattle’s domed era.
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The Kingdome FAQs
When was the Kingdome demolished?
It was imploded in 2000.
Which teams played in the Kingdome?
The Seattle Seahawks (NFL) and Seattle Mariners (MLB), among others.
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Photo: Blake Handley from Victoria, Canada / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.