It’s time to flood the gates to T-Mobile Park and revel in the return of the Seattle Mariners for their 2025 Major League Baseball season. Here’s what to know as you get ready to watch the M’s try to return to the playoffs.
If you weren’t ready to get loud before, new ways to watch online, streamlined security and value menus might be a game changer.
Opening day for the Mariners is Thursday as they kick off the season with a home series against the Athletics. The first pitch is at 7:10 p.m., but festivities start hours before.
Get there early to celebrate opening day
There will be a pregame celebration at Victory Hall, across from T-Mobile Park, starting at 2 p.m. for fans itching to get the party started. The Mariners Trident, Salmon Run characters and the Mariner Moose will be in attendance, should fans like to snap a photo, along with broadcasters Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr.
The Center Field Gate will open at 4:30 for early birds to file into the T-Mobile ‘Pen for happy hour and some dining options. The rest of the gates will open at 5:10 p.m. before the opening day pregame ceremony starts at 6:30.
On the way out, fans will get a magnetic schedule for the Mariners’ season, courtesy of Starbucks. But the party won’t be over, as fans can head right on back to Victory Hall for a bit at the Dick’s Drive-In food truck.
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Save some time in line
A new security screening system will be in place by the time crowds arrive at the stadium.
It’s been the norm in previous seasons that when fans arrive at the gate, they’ll have to show security inside any bags. This year, a new security system called Evolv Express will speed up the entry process: Fans will no longer need to remove items from their pockets or bags.
Small clutch bags are allowed, but no open bottles or multi-compartment bags. Clear plastic bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” are permitted.
How do I get to T-Mobile Park?
Getting familiar with your transportation plan can also get you to your seat faster.
The Link Light Rail 1 line arrives every eight, 10 or 15 minutes depending on the time of day at the Stadium and Chinatown International District/Chinatown stations, which are just a short walk from the ballpark. The Kitsap Transit fast ferry and Washington State Ferry piers are less than a mile away and a number of bus routes service the stadium as well. Not to mention numerous biking and walking paths. The Mariners Garage on Edgar Martinez Drive east of Occidental Avenue has secured parking for more than 150 bicycles.
For fans using Uber, Lyft or other ride-hailing services, there is a designated ride-share lot southeast of T-Mobile Park. The lot is less than a five-minute walk from most gates, according to the team’s website.
If those options aren’t going to work, there are also first-come, first-served parking spots in the Mariners Garage as well as street parking and other garages in the surrounding area.
How do I stream Mariners games?
This year, fans will be able to stream Mariners games on their TV from the comfort of their own home, without dealing with the buzzing and bumping from throngs of people, and can even watch directly on their mobile device.
For $19.95 a month, fans can stream games on the ROOT Sports Stream App. Customers can also watch ROOT Sports on traditional cable, DirecTV or Fubo in the Mariners’ TV footprint across Washington, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and portions of Idaho.
Select games will also be available via Apple TV+, FOX, Ruko’s Sunday Leadoff and ESPN. Seattle Sports 710 AM broadcasts all Mariners games in the Pacific Northwest and MLB.TV offers streaming for out-of-market MLB games.
Munch and sip with new value menus
A trip to the stadium can be an expensive outing, what with transportation, game tickets, food and drink and maybe a cheeky Seattle dog or a drink out at the bar afterward. But you can shave a few bucks off your outings this year.
There will be 30 games with value ticket pricing, which offers $10 general admission seats, including three value games on the opening homestand.
And don’t go too wild, Seattle, but T-Mobile Stadium has launched new value menus for both bites and beverages.
The expanded value food menu features 14 items all under $5, including game day classics like hot dogs, nachos and refillable soda. Oh, and there will be Pocky Sticks, Jalapeño Popcorn, Little Bites Mini Muffins and Tostitos-n-Guac Snack Packs on the value menu for the first time.
A couple of new menu items have also been added to the lineup, among them Sumo Dog, Ichi Wings, Ice Cream Nachos and Turn Two Teriyaki Chicken Bowls from chef Kenji López-Alt.
To wash it all down and pick you up, the stadium will offer a range of 12 value beers from $5 to $8 a pop. That includes the Mariners first-ever Michelada, a new 16 oz value craft draft and three new nonalcoholic options.
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