September 9, 1976: Seattle Seahawks Play First Regular-Season Game
The city of Seattle was awarded the 28th franchise by the NFL in 1974 and two years later, the team was gearing up to play its first regular-season game as an organization. The Seahawks went on to finish that season 2-12, when they played in the NFC West, but this was the start of the Seahawks storied history.
September 15, 2002: Seahawks Play Their Inaugural Game In Seahawks Stadium
The team's first stadium, the Kingdome, was imploded in 2000 and the Seahawks had to play at the University of Washington while their new stadium was being built. On July 28, 2002 Seahawks Stadium, now known as Lumen Field, was finished and the Seahawks played their first regular season game in the stadium on September 15, 2002 against the Arizona Cardinals, which ended in a 24-13 loss.
September 14, 2003: Seattle Recorded Its First Shutout Since 1998
The team shut out the Arizona Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium, 38-0. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 175 yards, two touchdowns and had a two-yard rushing touchdown of his own. Darrell Jackson had two touchdowns and Shaun Alexander had a rushing touchdown. In 2003, the Seahawks went undefeated at home for the first time in franchise history and improved to 10–6, making the NFC playoffs as a wild card team. This is the season the Seahawks had their first playoff berth since 1999.
September 12, 2010: Pete Carroll Gets First Win As Head Coach Of The Seahawks
Pete Carroll was named the head coach of the Seahawks on January 11, 2010. His first victory came when Seattle defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 31-6, in the season opener at Lumen Field. Seattle would go on to go 7-9 that season and win the NFC West Division title.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' win in their season debut vs. the Denver Broncos.
Hours before kickoff, quarterback Geno Smith makes some early throws in front of an empty Lumen Field.
Seahawks Legends Marshawn Lynch and Kam Chancellor share a laugh before the game.
Seahawks Legend and Ring of Honor member Steve Largent acknowledges the 12s during a pregame ceremony honoring the team's legends.
Seahawks Legends Jon Ryan, Marshawn Lynch, Roy Lewis, Ben Obamanu and Kevin Hobbs pose for a photo.
Seahawks tight end Brady Russell carries the 12 flag and leads the team out of the tunnel during pregame introductions.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett is introduced during pregame.
Seahawks game captains Geno Smith, Jarran Reed, Brady Russell, Noah Fant and Dre'Mont Jones head to midfield for the opening coin toss.
Seahawks outside linebacker Boye Mafe leaps to take away a pass as Broncos quarterback Bo Nix looks for another option.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins celebrates after a stop.
The Seahawks Dancers wore their throwback uniforms for the game.
Seahawks Devon Witherspoon and Boye Mafe combine for a stop.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith scrambles and scores on a long run in the second quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith celebrates with teammates after his second quarter touchdown.
Lumen Field shows off a throwbacks theme for the opening game of the regular season.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen breaks up a pass over the middle.
The halftime show featured the throwback theme with music from the 90's.
Seahawks defensive back K'Von Wallace strips the ball from a Broncos runner causing a fumble.
Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker recoveres a fumble caused by teammate K'Von Wallace.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald yells on the sidelines after his defense caused a turnover in the third quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker celebrates after recovering a fumble caused by K'Von Wallace.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet breaks into the light of the end zone as he scores a touchdown in the third quarter.
Seahawks Byron Murphy II and Devon Witherspoon combine to make a tackle in the second half.
Seahawks mascot Blitz introduced a new mascot, "Bam" who will represent the team in Germany.
Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams pressures Broncos quarterback Bo Nix in the third quarter.
This young 12 sported her throwbacks jersey and cheered on the Seahawks from the north end zone.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter to thrwart a Broncos drive.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett keeps his balance and finds yards after catch to ice the victory with a clutch first down catch in the final minutes.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald receives a congratulatory hug as the clock winds down on his first victory as an NFL head coach.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald shakes hands with Broncos head coach Sean Payton after the game.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald hugs quarterback Geno Smith in the locker room after the game.
Head coach Mike Macdonald is all smiles with his team in the locker room after their Week 1 win at home.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith presents a game ball to head coach Mike Macdonald after Macdonald's first win as an NFL head coach.
