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NFL fans criticize Seahawks' facility amid changing standards

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

NFL fans criticize Seahawks' facility amid changing standards
Summary

Fans have expressed disbelief at the state of the Seattle Seahawks' Virginia Mason Athletic Center, built in 2008. The facility, once considered one of the league's top headquarters, is viewed as dated compared to newer stadiums. The Seahawks ranked 15th on the 2025 NFLPA report card, with players citing the need for improvements in training areas. The team is planning an expansion to increase the facility's size by over 80,000 square feet, set to begin this summer and conclude by fall 2028.

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  • •Fans are shocked at the Seahawks' facility's outdated condition.
  • •Virginia Mason Athletic Center opened in 2008 and covers 200,000 square feet.
  • •Seattle ranked 15th in the 2025 NFLPA report card for facility quality.
  • •Players noted training room and tub room need upgrades.
  • •An expansion project begins this summer, expected to finish by fall 2028.
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  • 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — NFL fans can’t believe the state of the Seahawks’ facility
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NFL fans are stunned by the state of the Seahawks’ facility, but the reaction says as much about modern league standards as it does about Seattle. The Virginia Mason Athletic Center is not some forgotten relic.

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