The nature of Major League Baseball ballpark naming-rights agreements is often fluid, and this offseason has been a reflection of that trend. In recent months, two teams secured new naming-rights deals that went into effect immediately, while another laid the groundwork for a major partnership that will kick in in the coming years. (more…)
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New for 2019: T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners‘ home will be renamed T-Mobile Park, as the club has announced a 25-year ballpark naming-rights deal with T-Mobile. This agreement begins with the 2019 season and effectively rebrands the former Safeco Field. (more…)
Seattle Mariners Ink 25-Year Lease Extension
The Seattle Mariners have inked a 25-year lease extension for the former Safeco Field, clearing the way for future upgrades and the reveal of a new naming-rights deal. (more…)
Safeco Field Signage Comes Down
Safeco Field signage was removed from the ballpark’s roof on Friday, as the original naming-rights deal for the home of the Seattle Mariners has expired. (more…)
Mariners Sued Over Alleged Safeco Field ADA Violations
A lawsuit has been filed against the Seattle Mariners and the owner of Safeco Field, with the complaint alleging that some ballpark features violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. (more…)
Petition Filed for Potential Safeco Field Funding Referendum
On Thursday, a lawyer filed a petition for a potential referendum on behalf of a group seeking to overturn $135 million in funds for future improvements to Safeco Field. (more…)
County Gives Final Approval to Safeco Field Funding
In a 5-4 vote Monday, the Metropolitan King County Council gave final approval to $135 million in funds for future improvements to Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
King County Approves $135M in Safeco Field Funding
After considerable debate, the Metropolitan King County Council voted Wednesday to approve $135 million in funds for future improvements to Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
King County Delays Decision on Safeco Field Funding
King County officials opted Wednesday to delay a potential vote on a proposal to allocate $180 million in lodging tax revenue toward future improvements to Safeco Field, the home of the Seattle Mariners. (more…)
CLEAR Adds Biometrics to Safeco Field Admissions, Concessions
The latest in biometric tech at sporting facilities comes in Seattle, where CLEAR announced a deal to implement its system at Safeco Field for Seattle Mariners games. (more…)
Councilmember Withdraws Support of Safeco Field Funding Bill
One of three co-sponsors of a bill to allocate about $180 million in lodging tax revenue toward future Safeco Field improvements has withdrawn her support, leaving uncertainty about the plan. (more…)
Safeco Field Lease Extension Could be Scrapped Without Lodging Tax Funds
If a proposal to allocate about $180 million in lodging tax revenue for future Safeco Field maintenance is not approved, the Seattle Mariners could scrap a planned lease extension. (more…)
King County Official Balks at Safeco Field Proposal
A proposal from King County would allocate about $180 million to future Safeco Field maintenance, but at least one county councilmember believes that the money should be directed elsewhere. (more…)