Seahawks vs Mariners: Wednesday Night Showdown

0:00On March 25th, the Seattle Mariners are facing a scheduling headache before their 20-26 season even begins. The NFL announced that the World Champion Seattle Seahawks will open their season on Wednesday September 9th at 5.20pm. Pacific time, that same night, the Mariners have a home game against the Texas Rangers starting at 6.40pm at T-Mobile Park. Earlier this week, the NFL shared this early look ahead, even though full schedules won't drop until May. It's not the first time the teams have overlapped, like last year when a Sunday afternoon Seahawks game clash with Mariners playoffs, but this. Wednesday night doubleheader hits closer in timing. Fans could face massive traffic jams and transit chaos as both crowds exit around the same time, with Seahawks games wrapping up near 8.15pm, PM and Mariners potentially quicker thanks to the pitch clock. Crossover supporters might split loyalties too, especially with the Seahawks raising their Super Bowl banner.

1:00Shifting the Mariners game to an afternoon slot could ease roadways, but hurt revenue, since night games draw bigger crowds before school ramps up. Attendance dips could sting in a tight pin in race. For now, no changes are set, but expect the Mariners to prioritize smooth traffic flow for the city while weighing those dollars. We'll keep an eye on how it shakes out.