Sports

Seattle has a strong sports culture spanning major professional leagues, college athletics, and community recreation.

## Major professional teams - **Seattle Seahawks** — NFL; play at **Lumen Field**. - **Seattle Mariners** — MLB; play at **T-Mobile Park**. - **Seattle Sounders FC** — MLS; among the city’s most popular teams, also based at **Lumen Field**. - **Seattle Storm** — WNBA; one of the league’s most successful franchises. - **Seattle Kraken** — NHL; play at **Climate Pledge Arena**. - **Seattle Reign FC** — National Women’s Soccer League team in the Seattle area.

## College sports - The **University of Washington Huskies** are a major presence, especially in football, rowing, and other NCAA sports. - **Husky Stadium** on Lake Washington is one of the country’s most scenic college football venues.

## Venues - **Lumen Field** - **T-Mobile Park** - **Climate Pledge Arena** - **Husky Stadium** - Numerous smaller venues, aquatic centers, and recreation fields across the city

## Community and amateur sports - Seattle has active participation in: - Running and cycling clubs - Rowing and sailing - Youth soccer and baseball - Ultimate frisbee - Recreational softball and basketball - Public facilities and parks support broad access to amateur sports.

## Sporting identity - Seattle fans are known for strong support of both men’s and women’s professional teams, as well as college athletics.