First & Goal Snapshot
First & Goal leaves it all on the field. The company operates Qwest Field (home of the Seattle Seahawks) and Qwest Field Event Center on behalf of the Washington State Public Stadium Authority (WSPSA), which owns the facilities. First & Goal contributed $130 million to the building of the facility, which also includes a convention center, while WSPSA contributed $300 million in public funds. In addition to football games, the stadium and event center also host concerts, soccer games, car shows, trade shows, and holiday events. First & Goal was founded by Seahawks owner Paul Allen in 1997 to develop and run Qwest Field and Qwest Field Event Center.
