Coors Field - Colorado Rockies

Photos by Jack Quinn, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 4.29

Coors Field 2001 Blake St Denver, CO 80205

Colorado Rockies website Coors Field website

Year Opened: 1995 Capacity: 50,398

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Major League Baseball in the Rockies

Coors Field, which opened in 1995, has been the home of the Colorado Rockies for 30 years. It is the third-oldest stadium in the National League and was the first stadium to implement a heated infield, keeping the grass warm and green in the spring and fall. Due to the altitude, Coors Field holds the MLB record for most home runs in a single season with 303 in 1999.

Food & Beverage   4

Coors Field offers a variety of foods, including the typical ballpark menu of hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, etc. Concession stands and mobile servers can be found in all different parts of the stadium. Large signs and logos help direct fans towards the type of food they are looking for.

Perhaps the most famous food option for fans is the Rockie Dog, a foot-long hot dog topped with peppers, onions, and sauerkraut. The funnel cake stand also falls victim to long lines of fans looking for this popular dessert item. Specialty foods include BBQ from Famous Dave’s in section 152, a gluten friendly cart in section 143, and gourmet burgers from Helton Burger in section 153.

It may come as no surprise that Coors products are the most common beer available at the ballpark, with many concessions offering Miller Lite, Coors Light, and Blue Moon on tap. There are also local IPAs available at some concession stations as well; the concession prices tend to be very high, though that is typical for MLB venues.

If it’s your first time attending a Rockies game, you’ve got to grab yourself a Rockie dog and an ice-cold Coors Light while you enjoy the game.

Atmosphere   5

Coors Field is a clean and classic ballpark that provides a summer atmosphere that is perfectly in line with Colorado. Attending a game adds to the long list of outdoor summer activities that Denver residents enjoy during the nice weather.

The stadium offers nearly 360-degree seating with three decks up and down the first and third baselines. Center field also has a collection of seats at the second deck level, right above the nice greenery area just over the center field wall. This area contains a fountain, small waterfall, and a collection of pine trees, adding to the Rocky Mountain aesthetic.

The in-game promotions every half inning are certainly enough to keep everyone entertained. The common ballpark games are played – kiss cam, follow the hats, and trivia – but they also offer raffles and promotions that can have fans walking away with anything from a Rockies hat to a brand-new car.

If not attending a night game, sit on or near the third baseline to avoid the sun. Other than that it’s a great view from anywhere in the upper decks, as you can see the mountains in the background, and the left field scoreboard will be very easy to read as well.

Neighborhood   5

Coors Field is conveniently situated squarely in the downtown area, facing out towards the mountains and the suburbs. The venue is positioned near the intersection of I-25 and I-70 and is surrounded by various shops, businesses, and restaurants that are often buzzing whether there is a game or not.

Tom’s is where most fans congregate before and after games – Tom’s is a multi-level sports bar and grill that offers an extensive menu and an even more extensive display of TVs. Other restaurants and bars line the third and first base sides of the stadium including The Original, The Cherry Cricket, and ViewHouse.

As far as attractions in the area, Summit will often have live music during the evenings. There is also a National Ballpark Museum right across the street with a private collection of baseball memorabilia, that is worth checking out if your passion for baseball goes beyond the ballpark experience.

For lodging options, there are plenty in the city of Denver including Rally Hotel, which will have 15% off sales with the use of a promo code for Rockies fans.

Fans   3

Typical attendance for a Rockies game sits around 60% to 80% of the stadium’s capacity; weekends will attract a bigger crowd, as will more popular visiting teams. Rockies fans get excited when their team does well, but opposing fans can sometimes overpower the home crowd when the visiting team has a large following, such as the Yankees, Dodgers, or Mets.

Despite not having a historically successful franchise, Rockies fans still show up to games, participate in the wave, and are eager to see their squad succeed.

Access   5

With Coors Field sitting in the middle of downtown Denver, there is ample access to Uber and other forms of public transportation to the venue. The hotels within a 1 to 3-mile radius can also offer an enjoyable walk to the ballpark.

Parking in a metro downtown area on gameday is as congested as it gets, and even though the city blocks off certain streets and provides designated pay-to-park lots, utilizing public transportation or walking to the stadium would be the most stress-free and cost effective.

Within the stadium itself, the flow of traffic in the concourse can be crowded between innings, but none of the lines for tickets or food have waits longer than 3 to 5 minutes.

Return on Investment   4

Attending an MLB game is a high-level fan experience. Upper deck tickets at Coors Field will run in the $40 range, with lower deck seats closer to $90. You’ll be watching the highest level of baseball in the world at a unique ballpark that is designed for comfort, aesthetics, and scenery. The cost matches the environment and experience.

Extras   4

Coors Field is equipped with an LED light show when the Rockies hit a home run.

The Silver Bullet Bar in right field offers a more luxury beverage experience with specialty cocktails, wine, and frozen drinks.

There is a 360-seat long row of purple seats in the stadium’s second deck that indicates the mile-high mark in the stadium at 5,280 feet.

Final Thoughts

Coors Field is one of the more aesthetic ballparks in the MLB due to the Rocky Mountain weather, scenery, and feel. Even if you’re not a huge baseball fan, a trip to Coors Field will fit in perfectly with your Denver vacation itinerary.