Named president of the Seattle Seahawks and First & Goal Inc. on September 24, 2018, Chuck Arnold is responsible for all financial and business operations, sales and marketing, and administration for the Seahawks. As president of First & Goal Inc., Arnold directs the management of Lumen Field, Lumen Field Event Center, and WAMU Theater. Arnold is in his 31st season with the organization and sixth as team president, after serving as the team's COO from 2013-18. In April 2021, the team announced his extension as president through 2027.
Under Arnold's leadership, the Seahawks organization continues to be one of the strongest in the NFL, setting franchise records for overall ticket, suite and sponsorship revenue, and maintaining a streak of 171 consecutive home game sellouts going into the 2024 season.
The team consistently ranks in the NFL's top 10 in numerous categories, including local and national fanbase, fan experience, retail, and digital engagement.
Arnold's commitment to making an impact off the field continues to be one of the organization's top areas of focus. The club supports nearly 2,500 charities around the Pacific Northwest and beyond and uses its unique and powerful platform to support community programs around the region in areas including youth empowerment, the future of football, social justice, community response, and the military community.
Lumen Field continues to be one of the toughest places for opposing teams to play and has one of the best in-stadium fan experiences in the NFL. Arnold's vision to create memorable experiences and cultivate genuine relationships with the 12s has led the team to consistently rank in the top-five in the NFL's Voice of the Fan Survey, including the No. 1 overall ranking in 2013 and 2016.
Beyond football, Lumen Field continues to be one the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the region, hosting more than 2.4 million guests across 300 event days each year. The venue has hosted numerous concerts with global musical artists including Beyoncé, Coldplay, Metallica, Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, and U2, in addition to events such as Monster Jam, Supercross, corporate summits and flat shows. The stadium will also host six international soccer matches as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Arnold is currently a member of the NFL Fan Engagement and Major Events Committee. He joined the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Board of Directors in 2023, and serves on the BDA and Boeing Classic Advisory Boards. He is also a member of the Washington Chapter of the American Cancer Society's CEO's Against Cancer.