Coors Field
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Coors Field is a ballpark in Denver, Colorado, home of the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball’s National League. It opened in 1995, making it 31 years old in 2026 and seats about 50,144 fans. Row of purple seats in the upper deck marks one mile above sea level; humidor for baseballs.
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Ballpark facts
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Home of
- Colorado Rockies
- League
- National League
- Opened
- 1995
- Capacity
- 50,144
- Dimensions
- Left field 347 ft · Center 415 ft · Right field 350 ft
- Outfield wall
- 17 ft
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Roof
- Open air
- 2026 attendance
- 27,721 per game
- Architect
- HOK Sport (now Populous)
- Last major renovation
- 2014
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
- Big events
- MLB All-Star Game (1998), MLB All-Star Game (2021), World Series (2007), NHL Stadium Series (2016)
Famous games at Coors Field
- First game at Coors: Dante Bichette's 14th-inning walk-off homer beats the Mets 11–9
- Rockies beat the Giants 10–9 to clinch the NL wild card, the franchise's first playoff berth
- Hideo Nomo throws the only no-hitter in Coors Field history, a 9–0 Dodgers win
- Matt Holliday's headfirst slide wins a 13-inning, 9–8 wild-card tiebreaker over San Diego
- Ichiro Suzuki triples off Chris Rusin for his 3,000th MLB hit
Seating guide
- Best views
- From the upper deck along the first-base side, you face west across the field toward the sunset and the Rocky Mountains. Look for the row of purple seats up there, which sits at one mile above sea level.
- Shade & cover
- The park is open-air. During afternoon games the sections on the third-base side pick up shade, but the first-base side and right field stay in direct sun until evening.
- Cheapest seats
- Upper reserved seats in the outfield are inexpensive, and the Rockpile out in deep center is even cheaper: $4 seats sold the day of the game at a window by Gate A, or $1 for seniors 55+ and kids 12 and under.
- Families
- Kids 42 inches and under can play at Dinger's Playground, which sits in the Platte River picnic area below the Rockpile, right beside the left-field bleachers.
- Standing room
- Any ticket holder can head up to The Rooftop, a big party deck on the right-field upper level with bars, room to stand and views of the mountains.
Tailgating & parking
- Tailgating
- Not allowedCoors Field has no official tailgating, and the team lots are meant for parking alone. Before games, most fans meet up at McGregor Square or in the bars of LoDo.
- Parking
- North of the ballpark, the Rockies operate Lots A and B, which include a 790-space garage; they open 2.5 hours ahead of first pitch. You can buy passes online, by phone, or at Dugout Stores, or pay at the gates of the lot (cards only). SpotHero has additional choices.
- Typical price
- $18–$28 per car on game days
- Transit
- Union Station, served by RTD commuter rail and light rail, is roughly two blocks from the ballpark.
Stadium tours
Coors Field offers behind-the-scenes ballpark tours ($36 adults · 70–80 minutes). Tours usually skip game days and the schedule changes by season, so book ahead.
Historical photos
Browse old photos, postcards and construction shots of Coors Field in free public archives.
Ballparks near Coors Field10
- 1D-IIAll Star Park — Colorado Christian Cougars nearby
- 2D-IIAuraria Field — MSU Denver Roadrunners same city
- 3D-IIRegis Baseball Field — Regis Rangers same city
- 4D-IIDarden Field — Colorado Mines Orediggers 14 mi
- 5D-IJackson Field — Northern Colorado Bears 48 mi
- 6D-IErdle Field — Air Force Falcons 63 mi
- 7D-IIMountain Lion Park — UCCS Mountain Lions 63 mi
- 8D-IIRawlings Field — CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves 106 mi
- 9JUCOPlainsmen Park — Northeastern Plainsmen 111 mi
- 10JUCOOtero Rattlers Baseball Field — Otero Rattlers 142 mi
Other National League ballparks12
The Colorado Rockies share the National League with 14 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here are the closest 12, nearest first.
- 1MLBChase Field — Arizona Diamondbacks 584 mi
- 2MLBBusch Stadium — St. Louis Cardinals 790 mi
- 3MLBPetco Park — San Diego Padres 831 mi
- 4MLBDodger Stadium — Los Angeles Dodgers 833 mi
- 5MLBAmerican Family Field — Milwaukee Brewers 910 mi
- 6MLBWrigley Field — Chicago Cubs 915 mi
- 7MLBOracle Park — San Francisco Giants 948 mi
- 8MLBGreat American Ball Park — Cincinnati Reds 1,091 mi
- 9MLBTruist Park — Atlanta Braves 1,208 mi
- 10MLBPNC Park — Pittsburgh Pirates 1,317 mi
- 11MLBNationals Park — Washington Nationals 1,489 mi
- 12MLBCitizens Bank Park — Philadelphia Phillies 1,575 mi
Questions about Coors Field
What other ballparks are in the National League?
14 other National League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Chase Field, Busch Stadium, and Petco Park.
Where do the Colorado Rockies play home games?
The Colorado Rockies play at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.
When did Coors Field open?
Coors Field opened in 1995.
How many people does Coors Field hold?
Coors Field has a capacity of about 50,144.
What other ballparks are near Coors Field?
All Star Park in nearby Lakewood is one of the closest. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.
Where is the shade at Coors Field?
The park is open-air. During afternoon games the sections on the third-base side pick up shade, but the first-base side and right field stay in direct sun until evening.
Can you tailgate at Coors Field?
Not allowed. Coors Field has no official tailgating, and the team lots are meant for parking alone. Before games, most fans meet up at McGregor Square or in the bars of LoDo.
How much does parking cost at Coors Field?
Game-day parking near Coors Field usually runs about $18–$28 per car, depending on the lot and the game. North of the ballpark, the Rockies operate Lots A and B, which include a 790-space garage; they open 2.5 hours ahead of first pitch. You can buy passes online, by phone, or at Dugout Stores, or pay at the gates of the lot (cards only). SpotHero has additional choices.
Does Coors Field offer tours?
Yes. Coors Field runs ballpark tours ($36 adults · 70–80 minutes). Check the official tour page for dates.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.