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Mariners Playoffs Could Delay Seahawks Kickoffs by Up to 150 Minutes

MLB has not set the Mariners’ home start times, prompting Seattle to prepare staggered schedules to ease congestion near the neighboring stadiums.

Overview

  • Seattle officials say at least one, and possibly two, Seahawks home games may shift later if Mariners home playoff games overlap.
  • The clearest conflict is Oct. 5, when ALDS Game 2 in Seattle could coincide with Seahawks–Buccaneers at 1:05 p.m. PT, triggering a 90–150 minute kickoff delay.
  • A second issue could arise Oct. 20 only if the Mariners host an ALCS Game 7, with first pitch likely around 4:30 p.m. local time and Seahawks–Texans moving roughly 150 minutes later.
  • City planners cite shared parking garages and limited area capacity around Lumen Field and T‑Mobile Park as reasons simultaneous major events are impractical.
  • MLB’s decision on the Oct. 5 start time is expected Friday, leaving the Seahawks’ exact adjustments pending as the Mariners, who clinched the AL West, prepare to host the ALDS.