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Start with shade: the Rockies seat rule
At Coors Field, sun decides more than distance does. The third-base side is the shadier half of the park, while the first-base side catches more sun as the day goes on, so a third-base seat is the safe default for any Colorado Rockies day game. Denver's high-altitude sun is strong even when the air feels mild.
Once shade is settled, choose your tier:
- Close to the action: the middle rows of the 100-level infield, high enough to see over the dugout roofs.
- Comfort: the 200 level, the club tier with indoor lounges behind the seats.
- Value: the 300 level behind home plate, which takes in the whole field and downtown.
- Lowest price: the Rockpile in center field, if you accept the distance and the sun.
The ballpark sits at 2001 Blake Street in Lower Downtown (LoDo). Wikipedia lists capacity at 46,897, or about 50,100 including standing room.
Coors Field tiers, from field level to the Rooftop
100 level (field level)
According to a seat-by-seat guide at RateYourSeats, sections 121 to 125 sit behind the Rockies dugout and sections 136 to 140 sit behind the visitors' dugout. In sections 120 to 127 and 134 to 141, rows 32 and higher sit under the 200-level overhang. Those rows stay out of the sun and the rain, though the roof edge cuts off the top of very high fly balls.
200 level (club)
The club tier gives you the familiar television angle and indoor food and drink behind you. It earns its premium on a hot afternoon or a cold April night; on a pleasant July evening, you may not need it.
300 level (upper deck)
The upper deck is where most fans find value. A row of purple seats runs around this level to mark the spot exactly one mile, or 5,280 feet, above sea level; it doubles as a photo stop. Infield sections beat the corners here, because seats far down the lines angle away from the plate.
The Rockpile and the Rooftop
The Rockpile is the bleacher area in center field, about 600 feet from home plate, the farthest seating from the plate in the majors. The Rooftop, on top of the right-field upper deck, is a 46,000-square-foot social deck that replaced about 3,500 seats in 2013. One is a cheap seat; the other is a place to stand and mingle.
Rockies seats that cost you comfort or view
- First-base side for an early-afternoon start: hours of sun at altitude with little relief.
- The Rockpile at a day game: full sun until evening, and balls and strikes are hard to judge from 600 feet.
- Outfield corners on the 100 level: the foul poles and the angle make plays at the plate hard to follow.
- Top rows under an overhang: excellent shelter, but towering pop-ups disappear.
- The Rooftop if you want to watch every pitch: it is built for socializing, not for following the count.
Altitude affects you too. Drink water, wear sunscreen on cool days, and remember that alcohol hits harder a mile up.
Opponents and dates that drive Rockies demand
Each February and March, the club trains at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona, a complex it has shared with the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2011. The 162-game schedule starts in late March or early April and wraps up in late September, with about half the games at home; postseason play, when the club qualifies, follows in October.
- Opening Day: a citywide occasion and among the toughest tickets of the season.
- Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants: both have large fan followings across the Mountain West, and their fans fill the park.
- Marquee interleague visitors: clubs such as the Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs bring fans who plan trips around a Denver series.
- Summer weekends and July 4: fireworks and giveaway dates add pressure.
- April and September weekdays: the easiest dates, though April nights at altitude can be cold.
Pricing follows the opponent and the day of the week much more than the standings. For a big series, buying a few weeks out gives you the widest pick of sections. Coors games also tend to be long and high-scoring, so budget extra time for the evening.
LoDo arrival: rail, lots and entry rules
Coors Field sits two blocks from Union Station in a neighborhood of breweries, bars and restaurants, so many fans walk or ride in. As of the 2026 season, the team lists the A, B, C, E, G and W rail lines as serving Union Station. Team-run Lots A and B sit beside the ballpark and take cards only. Streets fill early for big games, so leave extra time.
A typical Rockies evening starts with dinner in LoDo and a walk up Blake Street. The Sandlot Brewery, behind the right-field stands, brews beer on site.
As of 2026, the posted rules include the following; review the Coors Field A–Z guide before your game.
- Bags: soft-sided, single-pocket and no bigger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches. No backpacks.
- Re-entry: not permitted.
- Gates: A and E open two hours early for batting practice; the others open 90 minutes early.
Every Reserved Seat order comes with a 100% guarantee.
Mile High Stadium crowds to Rocktober
Major League Baseball awarded Denver an expansion club in 1991, and the Rockies took the field in 1993 as the first big-league team in the Mountain Time Zone. They play in the NL West alongside Arizona, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. The name honors the Rocky Mountains, and the purple borrows from the purple mountain majesties of America the Beautiful. In that first season, playing at Mile High Stadium, the Rockies drew 4,483,350 fans, which still stands as the single-season attendance record for any MLB team.
The club has reached October five times, always as a Wild Card: 1995, 2007, 2009, 2017 and 2018. It has yet to win the division, a race the Dodgers and Giants have controlled since 1993.
- 1995: Coors Field opens on April 26, and the Blake Street Bombers, Dante Bichette, Vinny Castilla, Andrés Galarraga and Larry Walker, each hit 30 or more home runs on the way to the club's first playoff trip.
- 1998: the first All-Star Game in Denver.
- 2002: a humidor (a climate-controlled room for storing game balls) arrives to temper the thin-air effect on fly balls.
- 2007: the Rockies win 14 of their last 15, take a 13-inning, 9 to 8 tiebreaker from the Padres that fans call Game 163, and sweep the Phillies and Diamondbacks for the pennant. Boston sweeps them in the World Series, but the run lives on as Rocktober.
- 2014: Todd Helton's 17 becomes the first number the club retires.
- 2017 and 2018: a Wild Card Game loss to Arizona, then a Division Series loss to Milwaukee.
- 2021: Larry Walker's 33 is retired after his Hall of Fame election, and the All-Star Game returns.
Jackie Robinson's 42 is retired across baseball. Schedules are on the Rockies website.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the coolest place to sit at a Rockies day game?
The third-base side, which is the shadier side of Coors Field, or rows 32 and higher in the infield 100-level sections, which sit under the club-level overhang.
Which sections are behind the Rockies dugout?
A seat-by-seat guide at RateYourSeats lists sections 121 to 125 behind the Rockies dugout and sections 136 to 140 behind the visitors' dugout.
Is the Rockpile worth it?
It is the cheapest seating at Coors Field, but it sits about 600 feet from home plate and gets full sun until evening. Buy it for the price and atmosphere, not the view.
What is the purple row at Coors Field?
A ring of purple seats in the 300 level marks the point 5,280 feet, one mile, above sea level.
Can I leave Coors Field and come back in?
As of the 2026 season, no. The ballpark does not allow re-entry, so check the team's current guide before you go.
When do gates open at Coors Field?
As of 2026, Gates A and E open two hours before first pitch for batting practice, and the remaining gates open 90 minutes before.