CenturyLink Field Is Going Cashless For All Events

SEATTLE, WA — CenturyLink Field is going cashless for all events, beginning with the Seattle Dragons' home opener Saturday afternoon. All future events at the stadium, event center, and WAMU Theater will accept credit and debit cards only. In a news release, CenturyLink called the move part of an "effort to boost guest experience," by speeding up transactions and lines.

According to CenturyLink, visitors who do not wish to use their debit or credit cards can find 10 kiosks throughout the stadium that will allow them to load any amount of cash onto a prepaid card. The stadium said the prepaid cards can also be used anywhere major credit cards are accepted.

"Depending on the event, credit or debit cards are already being used for approximately 75% of all concessions transactions and 90% for retail purchases, so we are confident this will be a seamless transition," said David Young, General Manager at CenturyLink Field.

While the Seahawks are off-season, a slew of upcoming events should keep CenturyLink roaring in the months ahead. Seattle's new XFL football team will play in their very first home game against the Tampa Bay Vipers on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. on FOX. The Seattle Times reports $24 single-game tickets sold out within 20 minutes, so the team has opened up more seats for Saturday's game.

The Seattle Sounders FC announced single-match tickets for their 17 Major League Soccer home matches Tuesday morning. Tickets are available on the Sounders FC website or by calling 877-MLS-GOAL. The MLS season kicks off on Sunday, March 1.