Coors Field: Guide for Visiting Fans

The central hub for all 10 light rail and commuter rail lines is Union Station, which is just a three-block walk from Coors Field. That alone makes Coors one of the easiest major league parks to reach without a car. The A, B, E, G, N, and W lines all have access to Union Station and serve Denver International Airport, Westminster, Ridgegate, Wheat Ridge, Eastlake, and Jefferson County. From Denver International Airport (DEN), take the RTD A Line directly. At a cost of $10 each way, the A Line whisks travelers to Denver Union Station , and the 23-mile ride takes approximately 37 minutes. From there it's a flat, walkable three blocks to the ballpark. Download the RTD MyRide app before you leave home — tickets available include a Standard Three-Hour Pass ($2.75), Standard Day Pass ($5.50), and Airport Day Pass ($10.00) , the last of which covers your ride from the airport plus any return train or bus later.

If you're driving, from Interstate 25, exit Park Avenue West to Market Street, turn left on Market Street, left on Park Avenue and left on Blake Street. Budget 20–30 minutes from I-25 on a game day. For rideshare, Uber and Lyft have specific pickup/drop-off spots on Blake Street and 20th Street — follow your app's pin carefully, as the one-way street grid around LoDo loves to confuse out-of-towners.

The official lots are Lots A and B, both off Park Avenue. For fans who purchase in advance, parking costs $18 Monday through Thursday, and $23 Friday through Sunday. Coors Field parking lots are outside the right-field Gate A entrance with access at Wazee Street and Park Avenue or 33rd & Blake Streets. There are 1,100 spots in Lot A, which is closest to the ballpark; it extends from 22nd to 27th Street. Pre-purchasing online is strongly recommended — pre-purchasing a pass for this lot is recommended, as very few spaces will be available the day of the game.

The smarter play for post-game exit speed is to park in one of the many private garages scattered through LoDo on Blake Street, a few blocks away. Downtown Denver offers a wide range of parking garages within walking distance of Coors Field, including locations along Blake Street and throughout LoDo, and positioning yourself a few blocks away can reduce post-game congestion significantly. These third-party lots often run $15–25 and empty out faster than Lot A because they have multiple exit routes. One firm rule: tailgating is not permitted in official lots, so don't bother setting up.

LoDo is the obvious call, and it's the right one. LoDo is one of the very best ballpark neighborhoods, bursting the 10-point scale and only comparable to Gaslamp in San Diego, Wrigleyville, and Fenway-Kenmore. You're rolling out of bed and walking to the game. The Rally Hotel, located literally next to the stadium inside McGregor Square, is the splurge choice — it's just two blocks away from Denver Union Station. It's also the most convenient you can get without sleeping in the bullpen. For something with more personality and a lower rate, the Maven Hotel in the Dairy Block on Blake Street offers a great design-forward stay with a food hall attached — rooms with a LoDo view are available, and it's a 7-minute walk to the gates.

For budget-conscious travelers, Union Station itself has the boutique Crawford Hotel built inside the old terminal building. The rooms are small, but the location is unbeatable: walk out, turn left, and you're at the ballpark in 10 minutes. Avoid the mid-range chain hotels on the edge of downtown near Colfax — you'll save $30 and spend it on the Uber you'll need every time you want to be somewhere good.

McGregor Square (2001 Blake St., directly adjacent to Coors Field): This outdoor plaza attached to the stadium is purpose-built for game day. Tom's Watch Bar and the O.G. are both solid pregame anchors — Tom's in particular is great if your game is on a national broadcast and you want to watch while drinking. It fills up fast; get there 90 minutes before first pitch if you want a table.

The Sandlot Brewery (right-field entrance, inside the stadium): The SandLot Brewery opened in 1995 as the first brewery inside an MLB park and is a perennial winner of Great American Beer Festival Awards. You can enter through the stadium once gates open. Drink here at least once just on principle — it's a genuine piece of baseball history and the beers are legitimately good.

Wynkoop Brewing Company (1634 18th St.): Denver's original craft brewery, two blocks from Union Station. This is where you go for a proper pregame sit-down — solid food, excellent beer selection, and enough space that you don't feel like cattle being herded toward the gate. Locals know it; tourists walk right past it for the shinier options on Blake.

Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs (2148 Larimer St., or find their cart inside the park): Biker Jim's, located behind Section 201 inside the park, features a variety of creative hot dogs, from wild boar to elk. Worth the stop before the game or in the early innings. Elk brat with cream cheese and caramelized onions. Trust the concept.

The bag policy here is actually less restrictive than most NFL stadiums, but it's firm. Coors Field regulations allow only soft-sided, single-pocket bags and containers 16"×16"×8" or smaller to be permitted in the ballpark. Crucially, clear bags are not required — your normal tote bag works fine as long as it's single-compartment and within the size limit. Backpacks or other multi-pocket bags, including multi-pocket purses, are prohibited.

On gate timing: Gates A and E open 2 hours prior to first pitch; Gates B, C, and D open 90 minutes before first pitch. Come early through Gate A or E if you want batting practice — and at Coors, batting practice is genuinely worth watching. CLEAR members can enter through a dedicated lane at Gate C. A pro tip worth knowing: you can also bring your own food. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed at Coors Field provided they are single-sized servings, and you can pack a sealed water bottle, which is a smart way to save money.

There are approximately 1,000 accessible and companion seats available throughout Coors Field. When purchasing seats by phone or in person, indicate to the ticket seller that you require accessible seating. The accessible drop-off area is located across from Gate B at 22nd and Blake Streets. Escalators and elevators are distributed throughout the park on all levels, and family restrooms are located throughout the ballpark, available for individuals with small children, elderly guests, or anyone with a disability.

Assistive listening devices are available through guest services — visit the Guest Services booth near Gate D on the main concourse. ADA parking is in Lot A; Lot A has the handicapped spots, and you will be directed where to go. If you have accessibility questions in advance, the Rockies guest services line at (303) ROCKIES is the most direct route.

There is no designated away fan section at Coors Field — seating is general, which is actually ideal. Buy wherever you want and you'll find other traveling fans naturally clustered in the lower-level corners and sections behind first and third base. First-base side (sections 125–140) is excellent for sightlines and tends to attract road fans visiting from NL East teams; third-base side offers shade earlier in afternoon games.

For the best mountain views, sit on the first-base side or in the upper levels behind home plate. The Row 20 purple seats in the upper deck are a crowd-pleaser — part of the stadium is above the 5,280-foot mark. Just look for the band of purple seats in the 20th row of the upper deck. Sitting near there at least once is a must-do. Avoid the far upper-deck right-field sections if you care about seeing the ball — the very last section of seats are 600 feet away from home plate, making them the furthest away from home plate in any MLB stadium.

Coors Field's food situation has gotten progressively more interesting. The signature move is ordering Rocky Mountain Oysters — almost every review of food at Coors Field recommended Rocky Mountain Oysters; they aren't seafood — they're bull testicles, battered and deep fried, served with fries in Section 144. Order them. The story alone is worth the price.

For newer additions, the 2026 menu includes boozy ice cream, a Dubai cinnamon roll, pizza donuts, a brisket taco, new cheesesteak sandwiches, and a "Glizzilla" — a two-foot, one-pound hot dog. For a burger, the Helton Burger Shack near section 153 features the Helton Burger, named after Todd Helton, best paired with onion rings and a hand-whipped milkshake.

On the local partnership front, Denver's Polidori Sausage returns to Coors Field this season, with vendors at Sections 107, 149, and 321. These are the real deal — Polidori is a Denver institution and their sausages blow the standard ballpark dog out of the water.

Beer runs $12–16 for a standard domestic, $14–18 for craft. Expect a standard hot dog or slice around $7–10, a full meal item $13–17. The ticket office, retail locations, and most concession stands are cashless with only credit cards accepted; cash is only accepted at Section 109 Fanfare, 134 Grille Works, 306 Grille Works, and 327 Fanfare. For those who forgot, the park offers reverse ATMs where cash can be converted to a prepaid card, found in sections 114 and 330.

Rockies fans are among the most laid-back in baseball — this is Colorado, after all, and the fanbase has spent the last decade recalibrating expectations. You will not get the hostile atmosphere you'd encounter at Wrigley or Fenway; most locals are just genuinely happy to be outside. Away fans who show up in team gear will get some good-natured ribbing, a few beers bought for them by optimistic locals, and zero trouble. The thing nobody tells you until you've actually sat there: bring a layer for night games, no matter how warm the day was. At 5,200 feet above sea level, the temperature can drop 20 degrees once the sun goes behind the stands, and you will feel it by the seventh inning. Every experienced Coors visitor has a "I thought I'd be fine" story. Don't be that person.

Transit: The RTD trains from Union Station run post-game, and the crowds move there quickly. Walk the three blocks immediately — don't dawdle at the gates. The tradeoff with public transit is crowd density; as game time approaches (and ends), trains and platforms near Union Station become more congested. Wait about 10–15 minutes after the final out before heading to Union Station if you want to avoid the worst of the platform crush. The A Line back to DEN runs every 30 minutes in the late evening.

Driving: Lot A clears slowly because it's long and narrow and feeds back onto Park Avenue at choke points. Because Coors Field is sandwiched between old and refurbished warehouses on one side, and train tracks on another, the parking lot for the ballpark is long and narrow. If you're in Lot A, consider sitting through two innings of post-game celebration (or defeat) at the Rooftop bar — exit 30–40 minutes after the final out and you'll hit a moving road immediately. The private garages on Blake and Market Streets exit far more cleanly via the grid streets heading to I-25.

Rideshare: Surge pricing at Coors Field post-game is real, often 1.5–2.5x for the first 20 minutes after the final out. Walk four blocks north toward Union Station and request your ride from there — rideshare and taxi services have specific pickup spots on Blake Street and 20th Street , but the Union Station side tends to have more driver availability and lower surge. Wait 20 minutes after the game ends before ordering, grab a beer at a Blake Street bar, and save $15.

Opinionated tip: Take the light rail. Seriously. RTD says Union Station is a prime location; once you take a train there, it's only a few blocks to the ballpark. It's cheap, it's direct, and there's nothing more satisfying after a Coors Field game than gliding back to your hotel while everyone else is stuck in a parking lot on Park Avenue watching their rideshare surge to $45.

How do I get to Coors Field from Denver International Airport (DEN)?

Take the RTD A Line for $10 each way; the 23-mile ride takes approximately 37 minutes to Denver Union Station. From there, walk three blocks to the ballpark.

Do I need a clear bag at Coors Field?

You're allowed to bring soft-sided, single-pocket bags as long as they don't exceed 16″×16″×8″. Clear bags are not required — opaque bags are permitted as long as they meet the size and single-compartment rules.

How much does parking cost at Coors Field?

For fans who purchase in advance, parking costs $18 Monday through Thursday, and $23 Friday through Sunday. Buy in advance online at rockies.com/parking; day-of spaces are scarce.

What time do the gates open?

Gates A and E open 2 hours prior to first pitch; Gates B, C, and D open 90 minutes before first pitch.

Is Coors Field cashless?

The ticket office, retail, and most concession stands are cashless (credit cards only); cash is accepted only at Section 109 Fanfare, 134 Grille Works, 306 Grille Works, and 327 Fanfare. Reverse ATMs at sections 114 and 330 can convert cash to a prepaid card.

What are the best seats for away fans? There is no official away section. Aim for lower-level corners on the first-base side (sections 125–140) or upper level behind home plate for mountain views. Avoid sections 400+ in deep right field — the very last section of seats are 600 feet away from home plate, the furthest in any MLB stadium.

Can I bring food and water into Coors Field? Yes. You can pack your own snacks and a sealed water bottle. Bring sandwiches, granola bars, or other individual portions. A 22-oz insulated cup is also allowed.

What's the must-eat item at Coors Field? Rocky Mountain Oysters at Section 144 — deep-fried bull testicles with fries. Order them and tell people back home. Also keep an eye on the Sandlot Brewery near the right-field entrance, a perennial winner of Great American Beer Festival Awards and the first brewery ever opened inside an MLB park.