Safeco Field Roof Closed

The roof of safeco field was closing while i was on the tour.

Safeco field roof closed.

Despite the expected boiling temperatures in seattle today the. If the game starts with the roof closed it may be opened during the game if weather conditions warrant. If the game begins with the roof open. Still the retractable roof on the stadium gets quite the annual workout.

The decision to close the roof shall be made by the home club after consultation with the umpire crew chief. It shall be closed only in the event of impending rain or other adverse weather conditions. Safeco field seattle wa march 30 2009. The decision as to whether a game begins with the roof open or closed rests solely with the home club.

If the game starts with the roof closed it must remain that way for the entire game. Play may continue during closure unless the umpires determine it is necessary to stop play. But unlike safeco field whose roof is essentially just an umbrella and does not enclose the stadium all of those other parks can become completely enclosed domes if needed although many are. If the game starts with the roof open it may be closed during the game if weather conditions warrant and at the discretion of the home team.

Mariners discovered that it s hotter at safeco with the roof closed so it will be open when team plays an afternoon game wednesday. It has been closed or moved during a game roughly 22 of the time. Sweeping views of seattle s downtown skyline breathtaking sunsets over puget sound combined with excellent views of game action from all angles give fans at t mobile park an experience unequalled in major league baseball.