Seahawks Football Fest at Lumen Field

The Seattle Seahawks will bring Football Fest back to Lumen Field on Saturday, August 8, offering fans a stadium practice and a slate of family-focused activities before the 2026 season. The team says doors open at 4:15 p.m. and practice begins at 5:20 p.m. at the Seattle venue. Tickets are required in advance, and Lumen Field lists the price at $15. The August 8 event is being promoted by the Seahawks as a preview of the 2026 team and an evening of “football, family, and fun.” A June 10 training-camp announcement from Seahawks Communications said the club would also hold nine public practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center starting July 25, with Football Fest serving as the annual Lumen Field date. (seahawks.com) ### What will fans actually see inside the stadium? The Seahawks say Football Fest will include a practice session, meet-and-greet opportunities with Seahawks Legends and a post-practice autographed football toss. The team’s event page also lists appearances by the Seahawks Dancers, Blitz and Boom. Muckleshoot Heritage Plaza is scheduled to host live music, inflatable bounce houses and photo opportunities, according to the team page. (seahawks.com) Around the concourse, the Seahawks list a gaming zone, face painters, photo ops and a live DJ as part of the event programming. ### How much does it cost, and do fans need a ticket? Lumen Field lists Football Fest tickets at $15, and the Seahawks say a ticket is required for entry. (seahawks.com) The team’s FAQ says fans must purchase tickets in advance and can buy up to eight tickets. The Seahawks’ June 10 announcement also said registration for Football Fest at Lumen Field would be $15. (seahawks.com) That same announcement said public registration for training camp dates and Football Fest opened June 16, after a June 15 presale window for season ticket holders, Blue Pride members and season ticket notification list members. (lumenfield.com) ### What are the photo, entry and mobile-ticket rules? Practice is scheduled to begin at 5:20 p.m., and the Seahawks say all tickets are mobile and delivered digitally to a fan’s account. The FAQ recommends using the Seahawks mobile app and adding tickets to a mobile wallet for entry. Fans may enter through Gates 3 and 7, according to the team’s FAQ, while suite guests can use Level 5 of the Lumen Field Garage. (seahawks.com) Gates open one hour before practice, the team says. The Seahawks say photos and videos are allowed before the “Team Stretch” portion of practice and after practice ends, but not during the restricted portion once an in-stadium announcement is made. (seahawks.com) The June 10 training-camp release said the same policy would apply during Football Fest and other public camp events. ### Where can people park, and what are the transportation options? (seahawks.com) The Seahawks said in June that a $5 parking add-on for the North Lot and Lumen Field Parking Garage would be available during registration while supplies lasted. On event day, the team said drive-up parking, including accessible parking, would be available in both locations for $25 on a first-come, first-served basis. (seahawks.com) Lumen Field’s parking page lists the stadium address as 800 Occidental Ave. S. and says the venue’s two on-site parking areas are the Lumen Field Parking Garage and the North Lot. The venue also says Link light rail serves nearby Stadium and ID/Chinatown stations and urges fans to consider public transportation to avoid traffic delays. (seahawks.com) ### What else should families know before going? The Seahawks say accessible seating is available through the Ticketmaster registration process on a first-come, first-served basis. The team’s FAQ says qualified guests can reserve accessible seating for up to four total seats, depending on party needs. Fans 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult, according to the June 10 team release. (lumenfield.com) The Seahawks also said the NFL clear bag policy will be in effect, though outside food and factory-sealed water bottles are allowed if carried in compliant bags. Saturday’s event begins with doors at 4:15 p.m. and practice at 5:20 p.m., according to the Seahawks and Lumen Field. (seahawks.com) The team directs fans to its training-camp and Football Fest pages for tickets, mobile entry instructions and event-day updates before arriving at Lumen Field. (seahawks.com) (seahawks.com)