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Coors Field - home of Colorado Rockies in Denver, CO
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Coors FieldDenver, Colorado

Colorado Rockies

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Capacity
50,144
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Conference
NL West
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Opened
1995
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Surface
Kentucky bluegrass

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📖About Coors Field

Coors Field is the open-air home of the Colorado Rockies, located in Denver's Lower Downtown (LoDo) at 2001 Blake Street. Designed by HOK Sport (now Populous) and opened April 26, 1995, it seats 50,144 on Kentucky bluegrass. Purple seats in the 20th row of the upper deck mark the one-mile (5,280-foot) elevation. The stadium has hosted the 1998 and 2021 MLB All-Star Games, Games 3–4 of the 2007 World Series, and carries Coors Brewing Company naming rights in perpetuity under a 1991 agreement.

🏛️Coors Field History

Origins

Built to replace Mile High Stadium with a dedicated baseball venue that could handle the massive crowds of the expansion Rockies.

Major Renovations

2014Converted upper level seating in right field into "The Rooftop," a social gathering area with bars and mountain views.

Notable Moments

Oct 27, 2007The Rockies host their first World Series games after an incredible late-season run.

🎟️Visiting Coors Field

Best Seats

The "Rooftop" is the place to be for a social, bar-like atmosphere. For the best mountain views, sit on the first-base side or in the upper levels behind home plate.

Parking Tips

LoDo (Lower Downtown) has plenty of garages, but they fill fast. Use the RTD Light Rail to Union Station and walk the few blocks to the stadium.

Game Day

Look for the "Purple Row" (Row 20 of the 300 level). Watch the fountains in center field after home runs and enjoy local craft beers from the "Blue Moon" brewery inside the park.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Jackson's LoDo

$$

Original Rockies pre-game destination with large patio, rooftop, and 70 HD screens.

📍 0.1 miles1520 20th St, Denver, CO

💡 Game-time drink specials; arrive early for big games.

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Tom's Watch Bar

$$

Official Sports Bar of the Colorado Rockies with 360° viewing experience.

📍 0.2 miles1946 Market St, Denver, CO

💡 Oversized stadium screens and chef-driven gameday favorites.

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Viewhouse Ballpark

$$

Rooftop patio with games, 190-inch screen, and elevated pub grub.

📍 0.3 miles2015 Market St, Denver, CO

💡 Energetic crowd; cornhole and volleyball on the rooftop.

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Tap Fourteen

$$

Rooftop bar with 70 Colorado craft beers and 50+ whiskeys, plus skyline views.

📍 0.2 miles1441 Larimer St, Denver, CO

💡 Local ingredients and live music; great pre-game spot.

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🍽️Restaurants

Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs

$

Exotic gourmet hot dogs inside Coors Field.

📍 0.1 milesCoors Field, Denver, CO

💡 Try the wild boar or elk dogs.

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Sports Column

$

Steps from the ballpark with inexpensive food and drinks.

📍 0.2 miles1930 Blake St, Denver, CO

💡 Happy hour deals; strong on burgers and basket foods.

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Icehouse Tavern

$

One block from the ballpark with affordable drinks and pub grub.

📍 0.2 miles2031 15th St, Denver, CO

💡 Pool table and flatscreen TVs; popular before and after games.

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🏨Hotels

The Crawford Hotel

$$$$

Boutique hotel inside Union Station, walking distance to Coors Field.

📍 0.4 miles1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO

💡 Unique historic setting; walk to the game.

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🎭Attractions

Larimer Square

$$

Historic block with restaurants, bars, and boutique shopping.

📍 0.3 milesLarimer St, Denver, CO

💡 Great for pre-game dining and drinks.

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Denver Art Museum

$$

One of the largest art museums in the American West, housed in two striking buildings — including the titanium-paneled Frederic C. Hamilton Building designed by Daniel Libeskind — with an encyclopedic collection spanning American Indian art, western American art, pre-Columbian works, and modern design.

📍 1.5 mi100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

💡 Free for youth 18 and under year-round; check the SCFD Free Days calendar for monthly free-admission dates. Closed Wednesdays. Extended hours until 8 pm on Tuesdays.

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Denver Botanic Gardens

$

A stunning 24-acre urban oasis near Capitol Hill with curated gardens spanning alpine plants, Japanese landscaping, tropical conservatories, and rotating outdoor sculpture — one of the top botanic gardens in the country and particularly beautiful in late spring.

📍 2.5 mi1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206

💡 Arrive early on weekends in spring and summer — the gardens draw large crowds. Free admission for children ages 3–15 on Kids Free Summer Second Saturdays: June 13, July 11, and August 8.

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

$$

A world-class natural history museum at the edge of City Park featuring dinosaur fossils, Egyptian mummies, a planetarium, an IMAX theater, and a sweeping view of the Rocky Mountains from its front steps.

📍 3 mi2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

💡 The Gates Planetarium and IMAX theater require separate tickets on top of general admission — book online in advance on busy game weekends. Check the website for free-day dates for Colorado residents.

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Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

Free

An iconic geological wonder — massive 300-foot red sandstone formations framing a naturally formed outdoor amphitheatre owned by the City of Denver — where visitors can hike the park trails, explore the free Red Rocks Hall of Fame visitor center, and soak in panoramic views of the Front Range.

📍 ~17 mi18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465

💡 The park and visitor center are free year-round; concerts require tickets. The Trading Post Trail (1.4 miles) is a popular short hike through the formations. Plan an extra hour round-trip from Denver — traffic on I-70 westbound can stack up on game days.

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🅿️Parking Options

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Coors Field Lot A

$25
Lot📍 0.2 miles

💡 Pre-purchase online; closest official lot.

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LoDo Garages

$20
Garage📍 0.4 miles

💡 Multiple options; fill fast on game days.

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RTD Light Rail

$3
Shuttle📍 0.4 miles from Union Station

💡 Take to Union Station and walk a few blocks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coors Field

What is the capacity of Coors Field?
Coors Field has a seating capacity of 50,144.
Where is Coors Field located?
Coors Field is located in Denver, CO.
What team plays at Coors Field?
Coors Field is the home stadium of Colorado Rockies in the NL West.
When was Coors Field built?
Coors Field opened in 1995.
Where are the best seats at Coors Field?
The "Rooftop" is the place to be for a social, bar-like atmosphere. For the best mountain views, sit on the first-base side or in the upper levels behind home plate.
What are the best parking tips for Coors Field?
LoDo (Lower Downtown) has plenty of garages, but they fill fast. Use the RTD Light Rail to Union Station and walk the few blocks to the stadium.
What type of surface does Coors Field have?
Coors Field has a kentucky bluegrass playing surface.
What stadiums are near Coors Field?
The closest stadiums to Coors Field are Folsom Field (23 mi), Nottingham Field (47 mi), Falcon Stadium (53 mi), Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium (56 mi), Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium (112 mi), University Stadium (336 mi).

References

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