RENTON, Wash. — When the Seattle Seahawks let go of longtime coach Pete Carroll in the offseason, it set the franchise on a new course.
Carroll had defined the Seahawks' most successful era in franchise history. Without its constant, Seattle is hoping to build another consistent contender with the league's youngest coach, Mike Macdonald.
Now the Seahawks have training camp to iron out the kinks and prep for four months of football (and hopefully more).
Here's everything you need to attend this year's Seahawks training camp practices.
When and where is Seahawks training camp?
Seahawks training camp started on July 24 and ends on Aug. 8.
The training camp practices will be held at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.
Is Seahawks training camp open to the public?
Yes, but all fans attending must pre-register and purchase a transportation voucher because space at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center facility is limited. Only fans registered to attend will be allowed to attend and watch practice.
Seahawks training camp schedule
- July 24: Season Ticket Holders Day (1 p.m. start)
- July 26-27: Back Together Weekend (1 p.m. start)
- July 30: Kids Day (1 p.m. start)
- Aug. 1: Season Ticket Holders Day (1 p.m. start)
- Aug. 2: College & Alumni Day (1 p.m. start)
- Aug. 3: Football Fest at Lumen Field (1 p.m. start)
- Aug. 5: Kids Day (9:45 a.m. start)
- Aug. 7: Mascot Mayhem (1 p.m. start)
- Aug. 8: Throwbacks (1 p.m. start)
How do I attend training camp?
The Seahawks said registration for training camp practices will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, exclusively through the team's website. The team is allowing a maximum of eight registrations per group.
After you register the Seahawks said you can view your mobile transportation vouchers through Seahawks Account Manager. Add your vouchers to your mobile wallet and display them on your phone for scanning at entry. Once you arrive at The Renton Landing, your voucher will be scanned and you will receive a transportation wristband to access the shuttle to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Check-in for training camp begins 90 minutes before practice and closes 30 minutes after practice begins. The last bus departs The Landing for Virginia Mason Athletic Center, where the Seahawks will be practicing throughout training camp.
Kids 15 years of age and under are able to attend training camp, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Children 2 years old or younger can attend Seahawks training camp for free and do not need to be registered.
What time do practices begin?
Training camp practices will begin at 9:45 a.m. or 1 p.m. depending on the date. The Seahawks encouraged the public to double-check the time for the date they are registered for.
These practices will be around two hours, but that is subject to change, according to the Seahawks.
Can I drive directly to training camp?
No. The team said parking is not available at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center facility or nearby neighborhoods. Violators will be ticketed and/or towed. All fans attending training camp are required to pre-register, park at The Renton Landing and use team-approved transportation to and from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. The team will charge $15 per person for a transportation fee during registration.
Levels 3 and 4 at the Renton Landing Parking Garage will be available for parking. When these levels are full, vehicles will be re-directed to a parking lot nearby. The Seahawks encourage guests to carpool or use mass transit.
Parking is located on levels 3-4 of The Renton Landing Parking Garage. When levels 3-4 are full, vehicles will be redirected to a nearby parking lot. Guests are encouraged to carpool or use mass transit to/from The Renton Landing.
Cell phone policy
Cameras and cell phones are not allowed during practice to protect the team. The Seahawks said fans can visit the Fan Zone to make a call.
Cameras and cell phones will be allowed before and after practice concludes.
Will there be any food and drinks at training camp?
According to the Seahawks, several food carts and vendors will be at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. The Renton Landing will also have dining options for breakfast and lunch.
Can I be near the players and get autographs?
All fans attending training camp will watch practice from behind a fence line to protect the players and the team. The team said players may come to the fence after practice to sign autographs, but no autographs or photos are guaranteed.
What if practice is canceled?
The Seahawks said it will notify all registered guests as early as possible via automated phone message, text message and/or email if practice moves indoors or is canceled. Cancellation announcements will also be posted through the Seahawks' official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
If practice is canceled due to inclement weather, the team said select re-registration dates will be distributed to registered guests.
If the team moves inside during practice, fans will leave the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and return to The Renton Landing.
Practices are all subject to change without notice, according to the team.