Coors Field Pregame Guide
Colorado Rockies · Denver, CO
Coors Field sits at 20th and Blake in Denver's lower downtown, in the neighbourhood the ballpark gave its name to, and the pregame is LoDo rather than the lots — alcohol consumption is prohibited in the parking lots outright. The club's own official parking is Lots A and B, more than 4,300 spaces between them including accessible and bus parking, opening two and a half hours before first pitch with a shuttle running to Gate A. Gates split: A, the Rockpile entrance, and E open two hours before for batting practice, while B, C and D open 90 minutes before. Groups from 50 to 2,000 can book the Coors Outfield Picnic Area next to Gate A.
Tips & Fan Reports
No drinking in the lots, which is the rule that pushes the Coors Field pregame into LoDo.
Lots A and B run a shuttle to Gate A, so the far end of 4,300 spaces is not a long walk.
A large group can book the Coors Outfield Picnic Area beside Gate A rather than trying to gather in a lot.
Gates A and E open a half hour before the rest if you want to watch batting practice.
Where to Go Before the Game
LoDo and the Ballpark Neighborhood
Coors Field is at 20th and Blake streets in Denver's lower downtown, and the bars and restaurants of the surrounding blocks are the pregame — the more so because drinking is prohibited in the lots.
Known for 20th and Blake · Bars and restaurants · No alcohol in the lots
Rockies Official Parking, Lots A and B
More than 4,300 spaces between the two, including accessible and bus parking, opening two and a half hours before first pitch. Lot A starts at $20 and Lot B at $18, with a shuttle running to Gate A.
Known for 4,300+ spaces · Open 2.5 hours before · Shuttle to Gate A
Gate A, the Rockpile entrance
Opens two hours before the game along with Gate E, for guests who want to watch batting practice — a half hour before Gates B, C and D.
Known for Opens 2 hours before · Batting practice · Shuttle drops here
The Coors Outfield Picnic Area
An outdoor area adjacent to Gate A for groups of 50 to 2,000 to gather and eat before the game — the sanctioned group pregame, since the lots permit no drinking.
Known for Groups of 50-2,000 · Beside Gate A · Food and socialising
Rules to Know
What Coors Field allows, and what it does not.
- Alcohol consumption is prohibited in the parking lots.
- Coors Field parking lots open two and a half hours prior to first pitch.
- Rockies Official Parking in Lots A and B offers more than 4,300 spaces, including accessible and bus parking, with a shuttle service running from the lots to Gate A.
- Gate A, the Rockpile entrance, and Gate E open two hours prior to game time for guests wanting to view batting practice. Gates B, C and D open 90 minutes prior.
- The Coors Outfield Picnic Area, adjacent to Gate A, hosts groups of 50 to 2,000 before game time.
- Coors Field is at 20th and Blake streets in Denver's lower downtown, the Ballpark Neighborhood.
What to Bring
- A bag the gate will accept
Coors Field permits soft-sided, single-pocket bags and containers up to 16 x 16 x 8 inches.
- Only the outside food and drink the rule allows
Coors Field permits outside food and drinks in plastic beverage containers or permitted paper or plastic cups.
- A card or a phone wallet
Coors Field is not fully cashless: ticket offices and Dugout Stores accept cash and major cards, while most concession locations accept cards.
- Your tickets on a charged phone
Coors Field entry requires a mobile barcode from the MLB Ballpark app or a ticket added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
- A warm layer for after dark
April nights average 36°F at Coors Field.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
July highs average 91°F at Coors Field, with no roof over the seats.
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