OT: Going to a Mariners Game (First Time)

[RTN]

I'm planning to go to my first Mariners game. I know a lot of people on here have been down there before and I was hoping to get some advice. I haven't decided what game yet, but I'm leaning to when the Blue Jays come into town.

The biggest problem I have is, since I've never been to the stadium before (or a baseball game for that matter), I'm not sure where to get my seats. I'm looking for a good view for a reasonable price (since I might be getting 2-5 tickets). Any advice? Right now I've been looking at behind the diamond (~sections 126-128; though higher up in the section) or just past first base (sections 117/118). The later ones are cheaper but I don't know if it would be a poor view.

Would you suggest sticking to lower decks?

Also, any other advice regarding parking, what to do when we're there, where to grab a bite to eat, etc. would be appreciated. The only sporting events I've been to have been hockey and football games, so I'm not sure what to expect at a baseball game.

Thanks.

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[VanillaCoke]

I've been to several games and ALWAYS buy tickets along the 1st or 3rd base lines, definitely lower bowl. Good view and chance to snag a foul ball. The behind the plate view is my very least favourite.
I usually stay near downtown and just walk down to the stadium, there's always a crowd walking down. Otherwise there's parking basically right across the street from the stadium but it's not cheap.

 

[RTN]

I've been to several games and ALWAYS buy tickets along the 1st or 3rd base lines, definitely lower bowl. Good view and chance to snag a foul ball. The behind the plate view is my very least favourite.
I usually stay near downtown and just walk down to the stadium, there's always a crowd walking down. Otherwise there's parking basically right across the street from the stadium but it's not cheap.

OK, thanks. I appreciate your thoughts. So even a little past first base is a good view? For one of the Blue Jays games, there's a chance to get 1/2 off a family set of tickets. The tickets would be in the upper half of the section. Sounds like a decent deal.

 

[Royal Canuck]

3rd Base line is ideal, the closer you can get to the bag, the better.

 

[Bubbles]

Even with the Blue Jays coming in, there are a ton of empty seats. My buddies and I were behind the plate but we moved to the centrefield area for a really cool view. Make sure to check out the bullpen, you can get really close to the players.

And get the garlic fries, you'll thank me later!

 

[Wetcoaster]

Even with the Blue Jays coming in, there are a ton of empty seats. My buddies and I were behind the plate but we moved to the centrefield area for a really cool view. Make sure to check out the bullpen, you can get really close to the players.

And get the garlic fries, you'll thank me later!

Your significant other may not agree.

 

[TruKnyte]

Even with the Blue Jays coming in, there are a ton of empty seats. My buddies and I were behind the plate but we moved to the centrefield area for a really cool view. Make sure to check out the bullpen, you can get really close to the players.

And get the garlic fries, you'll thank me later!

Garlic fries and chicken fingers are half the reason to go

 

[oyvey]

Doesn't matter where you sit too much. Just be sure to walk around the stadium once.

I stayed at the Westin the last time I was in Seattle. No complaints... the bar was nice.

 

[Apple Juice]

Well if you're a Mariners fan and you're going down to see the Jays, it'll be like the Jays were at home and the Mariners were away. Vancouver's got a huge spawn of Blue Jays fans so be prepared.

I personally have never gone to Safeco for a game and I am planning to this summer but my friend went last year and he told me that's what it felt like. An away game for the Mariners because of the amount of Jays fans there

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

You need to get the garlic fries, otherwise you might not be able to handle the stench.

Oh...and eat the apple slice AFTER the fries. Mistakes were made, breath was awful.

 

[VanillaCoke]

OK, thanks. I appreciate your thoughts. So even a little past first base is a good view? For one of the Blue Jays games, there's a chance to get 1/2 off a family set of tickets. The tickets would be in the upper half of the section. Sounds like a decent deal.

I like anywhere between halfway to, and halfway past 1st base (or 3rd) as close to the field as possible. Compared to canucks all the seats are cheap enough....
The food is great in stadium and for weekend games I like to show up an hour early atleast to soak up the environment.
I find the whole nine innings kinda boring so take an inning to walk the whole stadium as previously mentioned and buy some food and beer. Beers not any cheaper than Canada but you get more for the same $. Sometimes I really love living in America.

 

[carolinacanuck]

the area around safeco is very industrial so there's usually lots of parking if you don't mind walking. like someone else said, there's always a huge crowd walking a mile or so to get to the stadium.

get there early for BP, stroll the concourse cuz you can see the entire field from the concourse area (kinda like standing room) and be sure to go to the bullpen.

not sure what time the game starts, but from what i remember the sun shines in your eyes for awhile during evening games on the first base line, especially in the upper decks.

3rd base side is where it's at for sure.

 

[Demko]

Garlic fries are a must! Be sure to bring some breathe mints/mouth wash/gum though. Also as stated previously. Tonnes of parking everywhere.

I love sitting RF lower bowl (Mind you it was when they still had Ichiro). An Ibanez game winning grandslam was hit maybe 2 rows next to us.... Oh and it was against the Bo sox. Overall good atmosphere! Have fun!

 

[WinterEmpire]

Edgar's Cantina inside Safeco has half priced beers up until hour before first pitch. Plus the food is pretty good too. It's a must visit

 

[Rocko604]

Personally I like sitting on the base line, don't really have a preference between 1st or 3rd. As people have already said get the garlic fries and chicken fingers, and definitely walk around the concourse during the game. The lower bowl's concourse is completely open so you can see the field as you walk. Definitely neat to check out the views from the outfield, they're better than you might think.

Before the game take a walk down Occidental Ave South. It starts on South King Street. It passes CenturyLink Field and has LOTS of food and merch vendors. Definitely worth it to check out before the game. Plus the food can be brought into the stadium.

 

[y2kcanucks]

You need to get the garlic fries, otherwise you might not be able to handle the stench.

Oh...and eat the apple slice AFTER the fries. Mistakes were made, breath was awful.

Cannot stress this enough!

 

[Wetcoaster]

If you have not decided on a hotel check out Hotel 1000.
http://www.hotel1000seattle.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g60878-d613399-Reviews-Hotel_1000-Seattle_Washington.html

 

[cbr9927]

I live in Seattle, get your tickets at stubhub cause no one really pays good money for Mariners tickets. Most people going to the game get them free anyway. This is not a baseball mad city, well it was during Griffey, Edgar, Randy, era.
Now half the team is no names.
But somehow they are winning ATM.

 

[Royal Canuck]

I'm hoping to get tickets last minute for when the Blue Jays come down, just outfield seats, nothing too special.

 

[cbr9927]

I'm hoping to get tickets last minute for when the Blue Jays come down, just outfield seats, nothing too special.

Hoping? You can have an entire section to yourself. Most of us down here don't even know a game is going on when they play at the Safe.

 

[RTN]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. It's always nice to have a heads up on what to expect the first time you go into a stadium.