Aside from being a major centre for out door sports such as mountaineering in the Rocky Mountains, Seattle is home to several major American sports teams: Seattle Seahawks compete in the NFL; the Seattle Mariners represent the city in baseball; and the Seattle Supersonics play basketball in the NBA. You can get tickets to most matches on the day, and a popular activity before the game is a tailgate party in the car park, when people get together for a few drinks and food while they wait for the action to begin. Turn up early and join in, you'll be more than welcome.
