Seahawks About to Transform VMAC: The Massive Expansion That's Coming to Renton
The Seattle Seahawks are going big. Real big. The team just announced plans for a major expansion of the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, and if you've been to training camp in recent years, you're about to see a completely transformed facility by fall 2028.
More Than Just a Facelift
According to the Daily Journal of Commerce, the Seahawks are planning a three-story expansion that will extend both the east and west sides of the building. We're talking about adding more than 80,000 square feet to the facility. To put that in perspective, the team is nearly doubling the building's current square footage. Construction is scheduled to kick off this summer, with completion targeted for fall 2028.
The architectural firm HOK is handling the design, and they know their way around sports facilities. These are the same folks who designed the Atlanta Falcons' Mercedes-Benz Stadium and most recently worked on Saint Louis City Soccer Club's Energizer Park. The new addition will keep the current building's visual language but add a modern twist, with plenty of glass wrapping the expansion based on the renderings the architects shared.
Parking, Parking, and More Parking
Beyond the new training space, the Seahawks are adding 160 new parking stalls, bringing the total to 435. Anyone who's ever scrambled to find a spot during training camp knows this is a welcome upgrade.
Here's the local angle: Venture General Contracting, a Seattle-based firm, will be handling the construction work. The NFLPA's annual facilities report card gave the current VMAC high marks across the board from players, but clearly ownership saw room for improvement.
A Facility Built to Last
The original VMAC went up in 2008 and has been the Seahawks' home base ever since. It's also been the centerpiece of training camp for fans looking to catch practices. This expansion is basically an investment in keeping the facility competitive for years to come.
Construction starts this summer. Mark your calendars for fall 2028 when the new VMAC opens its doors. The Emerald City's football team is ready to upgrade.
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