Safeco Field Roof Closed

It shall be closed only in the event of impending rain or other adverse weather conditions.

Safeco field roof closed.

If the game starts with the roof closed it may be opened during the game if weather conditions warrant. 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. Safeco field seattle wa march 30 2009. Mariners discovered that it s hotter at safeco with the roof closed so it will be open when team plays an afternoon game wednesday.

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. The decision to close the roof shall be made by the home club after consultation with the umpire crew chief. If the game starts with the roof closed it must remain that way for the entire game. 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.

Despite the expected boiling temperatures in seattle today the. Still the retractable roof on the stadium gets quite the annual workout. While seattle is notoriously known for always raining the roof has actually been open in 78 of games played 985 of 1262. 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.

If the game begins with the roof open. The roof of safeco field was closing while i was on the tour. The decision as to whether a game begins with the roof open or closed rests solely with the home club.