Still the retractable roof on the stadium gets quite the annual workout.
Safeco field roof closed.
It has been closed or moved during a game roughly 22 of the time.
The roof of safeco field was closing while i was on the tour.
While seattle is notoriously known for always raining the roof has actually been open in 78 of games played 985 of 1262.
Despite the expected boiling temperatures in seattle today the.
Mariners discovered that it s hotter at safeco with the roof closed so it will be open when team plays an afternoon game wednesday.
If the game starts with the roof closed it must remain that way for the entire game.
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.
The decision to close the roof shall be made by the home club after consultation with the umpire crew chief.
Play may continue during closure unless the umpires determine it is necessary to stop play.
If the game starts with the roof open it may be closed during the game if weather conditions warrant and at the discretion of the home team.
If the game starts with the roof closed it may be opened during the game if weather conditions warrant.
It shall be closed only in the event of impending rain or other adverse weather conditions.
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.
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.
Safeco field seattle wa march 30 2009.