MLB
Stadium Guide
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Denver, Colorado
Opened
April 26, 1995
Capacity of
50,398
Best way there
RTD Light Rail to Union Station
10-minute walk to the gates.
Tickets
Mobile, in the MLB Ballpark app
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min early
Gates A and E open 2 hrs early.
Bag policy
Single-pocket bags, 16" × 16" × 8" max
No backpacks or multi-pocket purses.
Food & water
Yes: outside food and sealed drinks
No in-shell seeds or nuts. Thermoses up to 22 oz are OK.
Parking
Nearest airport
Denver (DEN) · 25 mi
About 35 min by car.
Best value seats
Coors Field opened in 1995 in Denver's LoDo (Lower Downtown) neighborhood and holds about 50,400 fans, making it one of the larger ballparks in MLB. It's most famous for what the mile-high altitude does to the baseball — balls carry further at Coors Field than anywhere else in the league, making it a reliably high-scoring venue. The park itself is well-designed with good sightlines, and the purple row of seats in the upper deck marks exactly 5,280 feet above sea level.
LoDo is one of the best ballpark neighborhoods in baseball — a walkable, lively area packed with bars, restaurants, and breweries along Blake Street and Larimer Square. You can find a spot for food and drinks within minutes of the park in any direction. Light rail stops at Union Station, about a 10-minute walk away, and the 16th Street Mall shuttle connects you to the broader downtown. It's a genuinely great day-of-game destination from start to finish.
DEN is about 25 miles northeast of Coors Field. The RTD University of Colorado A Line reaches Denver Union Station in about 37 minutes, then it's a 10-minute walk. Rideshare runs $35–55.
ADA spaces are in Lot B and nearby downtown garages. Accessible drop-off is on 20th St near the main entrance. Accessibility services: (303) 762-5437 or rockies.com/accessibility.
Downtown garages within a 5–10 minute walk. The Rockies operate Lot B next to the ballpark. Close lots charge $20–40 on game days. A 10-minute walk drops it to $10–15. Pre-book via SpotHero for big games.
Tailgating isn't the Coors Field style. The LoDo bars on Blake St are the pre-game. Breckenridge Brewery, ViewHouse and Wynkoop Brewing Company are all within walking distance.
Denver Union Station is a 10-minute walk from Coors Field. It connects the RTD light rail and bus network, including the airport A Line. RTD extends service on game days.
Coors Field is in LoDo, on Blake St. Union Station, RiNo and the Platte River waterfront are all within a 15–20 minute walk.
Bike parking near Coors Field in LoDo. B-Cycle has stations throughout LoDo. The Cherry Creek Trail and downtown bike lanes connect from Capitol Hill, RiNo and the Platte River area.
Unopened plastic beverage containers, plus insulated cups or thermoses 22 ounces or smaller.
Food in containers 16"x 16"x 8" or smaller. Fruit or vegetables larger than grapefruit-sized must be sliced. No seeds or nuts in the shell.
Single-pocket, medical and diaper bags up to 16”x16”x8”. All bags are searched.
No backpacks or multi-pocket bags, including multi-pocket purses.
The lower bowl is excellent throughout. Club Level adds covered seating. The Rockies dugout is on the first base side, and many lower infield sections see mountains over the outfield wall. At 5,280 feet, the altitude affects ball flight, so expect more offense than anywhere else.
The Rockpile is a bargain with a distant infield view, a mountain backdrop and an enthusiastic crowd. Upper deck mid-infield is the better value for a traditional seated view of the whole field.
Upper deck corners are distant with poor angles. The Rockpile is great for atmosphere and price, but it's center field bleachers with no premium infield view. Most other sections are solid.
Home plate faces northwest, so afternoon sun hits the first base and right field side. The third base side gets upper deck shade earlier. Denver's altitude means much higher UV, so wear sunscreen at any day game on either side.
No roof. Thunderstorms roll through almost daily in summer, and delays are common in July and August. UV is extremely high at 5,280 feet, even on cloudy days. Evenings cool quickly, so bring a layer. Snow in April is not unheard of.
Upper Concourse - Colorado-style pizza with a thick, buttery crust. Try the Colorado Green Chile.
Right Field Bar - Full pour list including Avalanche Amber Ale. The rooftop patio has mountain views on clear days.
Lower Concourse, Third Base Side - Rotating Colorado food truck chefs with creative seasonal options.
The purple row of seats marks the exact 5,280-foot elevation — a mile above sea level. It's the only section in baseball at that altitude, and a great trivia fact to share.
The Rockpile section in center field is free for all fans and sits on real Colorado rock. First-come, first-served — get there early on busy game days.
Colorado's oldest brewpub operates inside Coors Field, pouring small-batch beers brewed on-site right in the stadium. A must-stop before heading to your seat.
Dinger's Playground has Rockies-themed play elements for kids to climb through, with TVs so parents can watch the game.
Lower Section 342 is a family section with no alcohol.
Dinger, the dinosaur mascot, makes regular appearances for photos and autographs.
Nursing: Mamava lactation suite, main concourse behind Section 114.
Sensory/quiet space: Sensory bags are available for guests with sensory needs.
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