Lumen Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States.
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21 Facts About Qwest Field
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The stadium became known as CenturyLink Field following Qwest's June 2011 acquisition by CenturyLink and was nicknamed "The Clink" as a result; it received its current name in November 2020 with CenturyLink's rebrand to Lumen Technologies.
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Qwest Field asked the state legislature to hold a special statewide referendum on a proposal to finance a new stadium.
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Qwest Field's goal was to create a similar experience and atmosphere at the new venue.
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Site of Lumen Qwest Field is the smallest of those developed for new NFL stadiums, at 30 acres.
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Configuration of Lumen Qwest Field is a U-shape with an open north end to provide views of downtown Seattle and the large north plaza.
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The number of season tickets available at Qwest Field was capped at 61,000 following the Super Bowl appearance.
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When he was interviewed about memorable moments and the fans, he said that Qwest Field was "a remarkable place to compete in and to play professional football".
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The largest crowd to attend a Seahawks game at Lumen Qwest Field was 69,190, against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 20,2016.
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Lumen Qwest Field has earned a reputation as one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL.
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Qwest Field dedicated the ball used to make the game-winning field goal to the fans, and it is displayed at the stadium.
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CenturyLink Qwest Field is approximately 300 miles from WSU, but closer to many alumni in the Seattle metro area.
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CenturyLink Qwest Field hosted three matches during the 2016 Copa America Centenario, a special inter-continental tournament, including two group stage fixtures and a quarterfinal match between the United States and Ecuador attended by 47,322 spectators.
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The Sounders won in front of 69,274 spectators, setting a new record for a sporting event at Lumen Qwest Field and recording the second-highest cup attendance in league history.
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Lumen Qwest Field was among the 58 facilities in the United States being considered for FIFA World Cup matches had the country's bid for the tournament in 2018 or 2022 been successful.
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The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada and Mexico; Lumen Qwest Field was one of the 23 finalist venues named by the organizing committee in 2018 after the bid was awarded by FIFA.
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Lumen Qwest Field was announced as one of the 11 American venues, as well as one of five current MLS venues selected to host matches in June 2022; together with BC Place in Vancouver, both will be the only host venues based in the Pacific Northwest out of 16 total.
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The last match for the USL Sounders at Qwest Field was the 2008 season opener against the rival Portland Timbers.
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Lumen Qwest Field is bordered by the Pioneer Square, International District, and Industrial District neighborhoods of Seattle.
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Lumen Qwest Field is located near the junction of Interstate 5 and Interstate 90 to the east.
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