Public Stadium Authority . . . Overseeing the Construction & Operation of Lumen Field & Event Center
Welcome to the Public Stadium Authority – Your stewards of Lumen Field
The Washington State Public Stadium Authority (PSA) was created in 1997 by Washington voters’ approval of Referendum 48. For the last 24 years, the PSA board has overseen public ownership of the stadium, event center and parking garage known as Lumen Field, home of the Seahawks, Sounders, Seattle Reign, and the site of Seattle’s 2026 FIFA World Cup games.
2026 is shaping up to be another major milestone year for our beloved stadium. The PSA is approaching a quarter century of operation. The Seahawks are playing their 50th season in the National Football League, and the World Cup games begin at Lumen Field in mid-June!
The PSA’s Nearly Quarter Century of Service to Seattle Fans
Voter approval of Referendum 48 authorized the construction of Lumen Field. It triggered Paul Allen’s purchase of the Seahawks and launched an enduring partnership between the PSA and First and Goal, Inc. (FGI). Since it opened, Lumen Field has continued to rate annually among the top NFL and MLS venues in the nation. At the PSA, we are particularly proud of the fact that, with the World Cup, every major promise to the public made in 1997 has now been realized.
The PSA has delivered the following:
 | Full repayment of the original public investment in building the stadium (completed in 2021) |
| Tens of millions contributed to youth athletic field funding across Washington State |
| Millions more in funding for education |
| An ongoing partnership with the local community and adjacent neighborhoods |
| Worked with the Seahawks and Sounders to make games affordable and accessible |
| Brought professional soccer to Seattle – the Sounders began playing in 2009 – and now the World Cup |
The World Cup at Lumen Field
For ticket information,
visit the FIFA website.
Get up to speed on Seattle’s hosting efforts here.
Learn about the Seattle Sports Commission here.
Lumen Field and Event Center remains a major public amenity and an invaluable asset to our community and state, drawing about 2.5 million visitors annually for sports, concerts and consumer shows. The facility is maintained in first class condition, and the PSA is committed to continuing to safeguard the public interest in the facilities and the surrounding neighborhoods. We look forward to even more historic moments to come.
Above video credit to the Constructify YouTube Channel and used by permission.
For operational issues, event information and scheduling, tickets, lost & found,
parking or concessions please visit Lumen Field for more information.
Public Stadium Authority . . . Overseeing the Construction & Operation of Lumen Field & Event Center
Welcome to the Public Stadium Authority – Your stewards of Lumen Field
The Washington State Public Stadium Authority (PSA) was created in 1997 by Washington voters’ approval of Referendum 48. For the last 24 years, the PSA board has overseen public ownership of the stadium, event center and parking garage known as Lumen Field, home of the Seahawks, Sounders, Seattle Reign, and the site of Seattle’s 2026 FIFA World Cup games.
2026 is shaping up to be another major milestone year for our beloved stadium. The PSA is approaching a quarter century of operation. The Seahawks are playing their 50th season in the National Football League, and the World Cup games begin at Lumen Field in mid-June!
The PSA’s Nearly Quarter Century of Service to Seattle Fans
Voter approval of Referendum 48 authorized the construction of Lumen Field. It triggered Paul Allen’s purchase of the Seahawks and launched an enduring partnership between the PSA and First and Goal, Inc. (FGI). Since it opened, Lumen Field has continued to rate annually among the top NFL and MLS venues in the nation. At the PSA, we are particularly proud of the fact that, with the World Cup, every major promise to the public made in 1997 has now been realized.
The PSA has delivered the following:
| Full repayment of the original public investment in building the stadium (completed in 2021) |
| Tens of millions contributed to youth athletic field funding across Washington State |
| Millions more in funding for education |
| An ongoing partnership with the local community and adjacent neighborhoods |
| Worked with the Seahawks and Sounders to make games affordable and accessible |
| Brought professional soccer to Seattle – the Sounders began playing in 2009 – and now the World Cup |
The World Cup at Lumen Field
For ticket information,
visit the FIFA website.
Get up to speed on Seattle’s hosting efforts here.
Learn about the Seattle Sports Commission here.
Lumen Field and Event Center remains a major public amenity and an invaluable asset to our community and state, drawing about 2.5 million visitors annually for sports, concerts and consumer shows. The facility is maintained in first class condition, and the PSA is committed to continuing to safeguard the public interest in the facilities and the surrounding neighborhoods. We look forward to even more historic moments to come.
Above video credit to the Constructify YouTube Channel and used by permission.
For operational issues, event information and scheduling, tickets, lost & found,
parking or concessions please visit Lumen Field for more information.