Safeco Field Roof Open

The opening of the roof shall only commence between innings.

Safeco field roof open.

Taken on 7 19 2008 source i created this work entirely by file usage. Despite the expected boiling temperatures in seattle today the safeco field roof will be open for the mariners 1 40 p m. It also features a retractable roof that covers the ballpark but does not enclose it. The roof at safeco field being opened during opening day of the 2011 season.

All gates open 2 hours prior to game time with the exception of the center field gate and the pen gate which open 2 hours prior to game time for the first 1 000 fans for access to the pen. It is open air and has real grass. The visiting team may challenge the decision to open the roof but final decision over whether to open the roof lies with the crew chief. 58 46 558 104 of 1262 games.

520 465 528 985 of 1262 games roof closed. Safeco field seattle wa march 30 2009. And for those interested here is a fun look at the safeco field roof closing which takes 10 20 minutes depending on wind and other weather conditions. 91 82 526 173 of 1262 games roof moves.

Mariners vs indians april 8 2011. Gate times may vary for special events such as opening day special promotions and the postseason. The mariners say they re not being sadistic. The roof keeps fans 47 of whom come from outside the immediate puget sound area protected from the wind and rain.

The roof of safeco field was closing while i was on the tour. 46 621 fans are able to enjoy a ballgame from seats that are closer to the field and offer great sightlines. Information description information description photo of the retractable roof open en safeco field. One interval at the conclusion of an inning and one interval at the conclusion of the next inning.

The roof may only be opened once during a game.