Seattle Sports: Spectator Sports

Mariners Baseball
In 1977 the American League Mariners played their first home game, against the California Angels in the now-defunct Kingdome. Today the three-time Western Division champs (1995, 1997, 2001) play in Safeco Field, a modern ball field influenced by the traditions and history of baseball. Baseball season runs from April through September. www.seattlemariners.com

Seahawks Football
The number 12 isn't just a number in Seattle. It is a symbol that embodies the passion of football fans throughout the state of Washington. These fans have supported the Seattle Seahawks since their introduction into the National Football League as an expansion team in 1976 at the Kingdom. In 2002 Qwest Field became the new home of the Seahawks where they would go on to win four consecutive NFC West Division Titles between 2004-2007. The Seahawks play in Aug. through the first weekend in January. www.seahawks.com

Sounders Soccer
On March 19, 2009 Seattle Sounders FC made soccer history as the first major league soccer team in the Emerald City. The team was founded on a philosophy of democracy in sports giving the supporters a voice in the direction of the club as evident from the nearly 15,000 fans that voted for the teams name. Now the Sounders have the highest number of season ticket holders in the MLS and continue to lead the country in displaying the passion of the World Game. Sounder FC plays from March through October. www.soundersfc.com

Storm Basketball
The Storm began in 2000 and by 2004 won the Women's National Basketball Association Championship, Seattle's first professional championship in 25 years. In 2005 the team won 20 games for the second straight season before ending in the first round of the playoffs. The Storm plays in KeyArena from May through August. www.wnba.com/storm

Thunderbirds Hockey
The Thunderbirds joined the Western Hockey League as the Seattle Breakers in the 1977-78 season, then changed their name to the Thunderbirds for the 1985-86 season. The team won the WHL's Western Conference Championship in 1997 and the U.S. Division Championship in 2003. The Thunderbirds play at the Showare Center from October through March. www.seattlethunderbirds.com

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