Fan Stay
Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square
Marriott hotel in the historic early-1900s Alaska Building, roughly a 10-minute walk from the stadiums.
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Seattle Convention Center
Seattle, WA
About Seattle Convention Center
The Seattle Convention Center spans the Summit and Arch buildings in downtown Seattle and hosts PAX West, the original Penny Arcade Expo.
- Opened: 1988
- Address: 900 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
- Official site: seattlecc.com
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Seattle Convention Center
All Seattle hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Seattle Convention Center in Seattle — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the venue first.
Where to Stay
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
All-suite Hilton hotel a few blocks north of the ballpark in Pioneer Square, with free breakfast.
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Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle - Stadium
Mariners-themed hotel directly across the street from T-Mobile Park, the most convenient walk to first pitch.
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The Edgewater Hotel
Waterfront hotel where The Beatles fished from their window in 1964. Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder — a rock-and-roll landmark.
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Grand Hyatt Seattle
A 457-room downtown hotel directly on Pine Street, the nearest hotel to the convention center’s Pine Street entrance. For PAX attendees it is about as close as lodging gets, with on-site dining for quick meals between panels.
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Hotel 1000
A sleek downtown boutique hotel steps from Pike Place Market and a short ride to all three major Seattle venues. Hotel 1000 features a virtual golf simulator, in-room soaking tubs, and a tech-forward vibe that fits Seattle perfectly. Visiting athletes and music artists performing at Climate Pledge Arena frequently stay here.
Bars & Pubs
Flatstick Pub
Pioneer Square pub combining indoor mini-golf with a deep roster of Washington-only craft beers.
Hatback Bar & Grille
Sprawling sports bar in the old Pyramid Brewery building across from T-Mobile Park, with dozens of screens.
The Central Saloon
Seattle's oldest saloon, established 1892, a Pioneer Square live-music landmark and easy walk to the ballpark.
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse
Big Time Brewery in the University District is Seattle's oldest craft brewery and the pregame headquarters for University of Washington Huskies fans walking to Husky Stadium on football Saturdays, with house-brewed ales flowing and purple and gold filling every barstool. The 1988-vintage pub atmosphere — exposed brick, wood beams, and tap handles everywhere — gives Big Time the lived-in authenticity of a true college town institution, and the proximity to the UW campus makes it the logical first stop on any Huskies game day. The Atlas Amber and Prime Time Pale Ale are the brews of choice among the local football crowd.
Canon
Whiskey bar with 4,000+ spirits — one of the largest collections in the Western Hemisphere. Macklemore, Anthony Bourdain, Russell Wilson.
Elysian Brewing Capitol Hill
Born in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Elysian is a craft beer institution with a rotating tap list that rewards adventurous fans. The spacious brewpub is an ideal meeting point before heading to a Seahawks or Sounders match.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Damn the Weather
Pioneer Square gastropub known for craft cocktails and an elevated bar-food menu near the ballpark.
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Jimmy's on First
Upscale-casual American restaurant and bar inside the Silver Cloud Hotel, a stone's throw from T-Mobile Park.
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Paseo
SoDo Caribbean sandwich shop famous for its slow-roasted pork sandwiches, with a picnic-table patio.
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Canlis
Pacific Northwest fine-dining legend since 1950 above Lake Union. Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Russell Wilson, Macklemore.
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Daawat Grill
An Indian grill and bar directly on Pike Street, essentially across from the convention center. PAX dining guides flag it as a fast, generously portioned, well-priced option for fueling up close to the show floor.
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Dick's Drive-In
A Seattle institution since 1954, Dick's Drive-In is where Seahawks and Mariners fans refuel with no-frills burgers, hand-cut fries, and hand-dipped milkshakes. Macklemore rapped about it, tech billionaires eat here, and the Capitol Hill location buzzes after every major event at nearby Climate Pledge Arena. Cash only, pure Seattle.
Things to Do
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Climate Pledge Arena
The rebuilt Climate Pledge Arena is home to the expansion Seattle Kraken and has quickly become one of the NHL's hottest tickets as a newly passionate hockey fan base fills the building with S-E-A chants. The arena's carbon-neutral design, beneath the original 1962 World's Fair roof, makes it one of the most architecturally interesting sports venues in North America.
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Lumen Field
Lumen Field is home to both the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC and holds the record for the loudest crowd noise ever recorded at an outdoor stadium, set during a Seahawks playoff game in 2014. The 12th Man culture is one of professional sports' most powerful fan identities, and walking into Lumen on a Seahawks game day remains one of sports' great sensory experiences.
Attraction
Lumen Field Stadium Tour
Lumen Field is home to the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and MLS's Seattle Sounders, and the official stadium tour gives fans access to the notoriously loud 12th Man atmosphere up close — including field-level access and visits to the locker rooms used by one of the most passionate fan bases in professional sports. The Seahawks set the Guinness World Record for crowd noise here in 2013, and every corner of the stadium tells the story of the 12th Man culture that opposing quarterbacks dread. Combining a Sounders and Seahawks game during the same visit showcases two of American sports' best supporter cultures back to back.
Attraction
Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
Frank Gehry's wildly colorful building at Seattle Center houses exhibits on Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and sci-fi — essential for music and culture fans visiting Seattle.
Attraction
Museum of Pop Culture Sports Exhibits
Located at Seattle Center in the iconic Frank Gehry-designed building, the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) features rotating sports and pop culture exhibits alongside its permanent collections. Past exhibits have celebrated Seattle's sports history, the Seahawks' Super Bowl run, and the intersection of sports and music culture in the Pacific Northwest.
Things to Do
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market — America's oldest continuously operating farmers market, open since 1907 — is the essential Seattle fan ritual, where the flying fish toss, Rachel the pig, and the incomparable Dungeness crab and smoked salmon stalls create a pre-game atmosphere unlike any other market in sports-crazy America. Seahawks, Mariners, and Sounders fans in team colours navigate the crowded market stalls on game day mornings, stopping at the original Starbucks (Pike Place location, 1971) for coffee before loading up on market provisions. The market's raw Northwest energy perfectly mirrors the passionate, authentic character of Seattle's sports fan culture.
Plan Your Trip to Seattle Convention Center
Seattle Convention Center in Seattle is tracked across 1 event. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: PAX West 2026 (September 4, 2026).
- Post-Event Path: Continue into Seattle and Seattle hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Events at Seattle Convention Center
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seattle Convention Center
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Seattle Convention Center opened in 1988.
PAX West 2026 are among the events held at Seattle Convention Center.