Coors Field

Start With the Sun, Then Pick the Section

At Coors Field the first seat question is not how close you are; it is whether you will be in the sun. The ballpark faces north, which makes the third-base side the shaded side, while the first-base line and right field bake through day games. For a 1:10 p.m. start, aim for the back rows of sections 128 to 135 behind home plate or upper sections 330 to 335. For a night game, almost any infield seat works, and the third-base side cools off first.

The Colorado Rockies play under open sky here, at 2001 Blake Street in the Lower Downtown district Denver calls LoDo. It seats 46,897, or 50,144 counting standing room, and opened on April 26, 1995. The field sits roughly 5,200 feet up, which is why the club stores baseballs in a humidor (a room held at steady temperature and humidity so the balls do not dry out and carry too far). The thin air also means stronger sun than many visitors expect, so a shaded seat is worth paying a little more for in July.

The Grandstand Tier by Tier

The grandstand has three decks that run from the left-field foul pole, around home plate, to the right-field pole and on into right-center. Section numbers follow the deck. Numbers here come from seating guides, so check them against the seat map on your listing.

100 level: field seats

Section 130 is directly behind home plate. Infield sections begin at row 4 or 5 and climb to row 38, then switch to letters. Seat-view guides put the home dugout behind sections 121–125 and the visitors behind 136–140; one guide puts the home dugout on the first-base side instead, so treat the side as a check-the-map detail. Lower outfield seats carry numbers in the 150s and 160s.

200 level: club seats

This deck holds upward of 4,400 padded club seats, plus premium rooms like the Mountain Ranch Club on the right-field side.

300 level: upper deck

The top tier. Look for the purple seats in row 20: that line marks an elevation of precisely one mile.

The Rockpile and the Rooftop

The Rockpile holds roughly 2,300 bench seats out past the batter's eye, some 600 feet from the plate, in 400-numbered sections. The Rooftop replaced upper-deck seating in right field in 2014; it is a 46,000-square-foot, two-story open deck with bars and food.

Where Each Kind of Fan Should Sit

• The purist: the 128–135 run directly behind the plate. In section 130, everything from row 35 up stay shaded for most day games under the club deck.
• The budget fan: the Rockpile. Some of its inexpensive benches are held for day-of sale, and some sell ahead.
• The value hunter: the upper deck behind the plate. You get a full-field angle, the Front Range beyond the outfield and the purple row, and seats above row 20 usually undercut the club deck while showing a comparable angle.
• The comfort seeker: the 200-level club, where the seats are padded and the concourse is less crowded.
• The social group: the Rooftop, where most people stand at the rail, eat and talk rather than sit.

Demand shifts with the opponent, weekend dates and fireworks nights. The infield field level and club seats carry the highest prices; the Rockpile and upper outfield the lowest.

Rows and Sections to Skip

• Outfield sections 151 to 160 for day games. They are in full sun for the whole afternoon.
• The Rockpile's 401–403 in summer. Same problem, plus the longest distance to the plate.
• Infield field-level rows above about 32 if you love fly balls. The club deck overhang provides shade, but it cuts off the top of high flies.
• The front rows from about 122 to 139 if netting bothers you. Protective netting runs across that stretch.

Gates, Bags and What to Carry In

As of the 2026 season, the bag limit is one soft bag with a single compartment, 16 by 16 by 8 inches at most. Staff turn away backpacks and any bag with several pockets, and outside alcohol is banned. You cannot re-enter once you leave. Most concession stands are cashless, though a handful of stands (near 109, 134, 306 and 327) still take bills.

Pick your gate by your section:

• Gate A (section 105) and Gate E (section 147): doors go up 120 minutes ahead of the first pitch, early enough for batting practice.
• Gate B by section 111, Gate C by 122 and Gate D by 130: doors go up 90 minutes ahead.

Rules change from season to season, so review the Rockies ballpark guide before you head out. Each Reserved Seat order carries a 100% guarantee.

Getting to LoDo and Back

By train: RTD light rail and commuter trains both run into Union Station, a two-block walk, and three light rail stops sit within walking distance. RTD buses stop nearby as well. If you are staying downtown, walking usually beats driving.

By car: the team operates Lots A and B beside the park. As of the 2026 season both are card-only; you can buy a pass on the web, over the phone, in a Dugout Store or on arrival. Dozens of independent lots across LoDo also sell game parking, with prices climbing as game time nears. Confirm current lot details with the team before you drive.

By rideshare: streets around the park jam after the final out. Head on foot toward Union Station for several blocks, then request the car.

A Short Record of the Park

Ground was broken on October 16, 1992, and HOK Sport (the firm now called Populous) drew the plans. Distances are long: 347 down the left-field line, 415 to straightaway center, 350 down the right-field line. The humidor followed before 2002. The 1998 All-Star Game drew a record 51,267, and Coors Field hosted the All-Star Game again in 2021. The 2007 World Series came here during the Rockies' only pennant season, and the NHL played its Stadium Series on the field in 2016. Inside, the Sandlot Brewery in right field makes beer on the premises, and the Rooftop barbecue plus the bars around section 302 fill up fastest before games. Summer concerts use the park between homestands.

Sources

• Wikipedia – Coors Field
• Rockies – Coors Field guide
• Ballparks of Baseball – Coors Field
• RateYourSeats – Section 130
• RateYourSeats – Section 123
• Shaded Seats – Coors Field