DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Rockies might be enjoying at Coors Area for the primary time this season on Friday, and the group is gearing up for the house opener with occasions all day lengthy.
The Rockies have began with a less-than-satisfactory season after the group began with the worst opening day in franchise historical past and essentially the most runs in an inning on opening day for any group since 1900, an MLB report for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Hopefully, the Rockies can flip it round with the excessive altitude and residential area benefit. When you’re heading to the sport to assist the Rockies, right here’s what it’s good to know for the house opener.
Forecast
Even with the week beginning with some rain and snow, the top of the workweek is ending off with heat climate within the 70s.
The Rockies will see sunny skies on Friday, as temperatures might be over 70 levels by first pitch. By the top of the sport, it ought to nonetheless be 70 and breezy, making for a pleasing sport to observe.
Rockies 2024 residence opener roster
- Proper-handed Pitchers (10): Jake Chook, Ryan Feltner, Dakota Hudson, Tyler Kinley, Peter Lambert, Justin Lawrence, Nick Mears, Anthony Molina, Cal Quantrill, Victor Vodnik
- Left-handed Pitchers (3): Jalen Beeks, Kyle Freeland, Austin Gomber
- Catchers (2): Elias Díaz, Jacob Stallings
- Infielders (5): Ryan McMahon, Elehuris Montero, Brendan Rodgers, Ezequiel Tovar, Alan Trejo
- Outfielders (4): Charlie Blackmon, Jake Cave, Brenton Doyle, Nolan Jones
- Infielder/Outfielder (2): Kris Bryant, Michael Toglia
- 15-Day Injured Record (2): RHP Daniel Bard, LHP Lucas Gilbreath
- 60-Day Injured Record (2): RHP Germán Márquez, RHP Antonio Senzatela
House opening schedule
The Rockies suggest heading to Coors Area earlier for the house opener. The group suggests followers arrive at the very least one hour early and plan to be seated by 1:15 p.m. for the pregame ceremonies.
Right here’s the complete schedule of occasions:
- 9 a.m. House opener festivities start at McGregor Sq., that includes video games and actions for all ages. Coors Area parking heaps open.
- 10 a.m. Reside DJ at McGregor Sq..
- 11:15 a.m. Rockies batting observe.
- 12 p.m. All gates open.
- 12:20 p.m. Rays batting observe.
- Pregame Ceremonies start at 1:30 p.m. together with the primary pitch, introductions, presentation of the middle area flag, nationwide anthem, fireworks, a flyover and extra.
- 2:08 p.m. Rockies take the sphere, accompanied by fireworks.
- 2:10 p.m. Recreation begins.
- seventh Inning Stretch: Hero of the Recreation honoree, Technical Sgt. Preston Hollings and “God Bless America” carried out by Sgt. Matthew Booker, accompanied by fireworks
- Mid-Eighth Break: Flyover pilots and employees recognition.
- 4:30 p.m. Reside DJ at McGregor Sq..
Parking
When you’re searching for parking on-site, advance particular person sport parking passes might be purchased beforehand and begin at $18, Monday by way of Thursday and $23, Friday by way of Sunday.
There’s additionally accessible off-site parking.
- Lot A might be accessed from twenty second/Park Avenue at Wazee or at twenty seventh and Blake Streets. Entry to I-25 is through Park Avenue. Entry to I-70 is through Broadway/Brighton Boulevard.
- Lot B might be accessed at twenty seventh and Blake Streets or at thirty third and Blake. Entry to I-25 is through Park Avenue. Entry to I-70 is through Broadway/Brighton Boulevard.
- Lot C and E are bought out and never accessible for single-game gross sales. A pre-purchased allow is required for these heaps.
- There’s additionally a parking storage that’s open for Rockies followers attending the sport on Friday that’s between Lot A and Lot B.
Transportation
RTD can also be providing rail and bus companies when you don’t wish to drive.
Rail Providers: A number of rail strains straight serve Denver Union Station, which is 2 blocks from Coors Area. Denver Union Station’s rail strains: embrace A, B, E, G, N and W.
Bus Providers: A number of bus stops and routes are within the speedy space of Coors Area, and a number of bus routes additionally connect with Denver Union Station.
- 120X: Cease #23955 Park Avenue West & Wewatta Road
- 120X: Cease #25925 Wewatta & twenty first streets
- 38: Cease #23955 Park Avenue West & Wewatta Road
- 52: Cease #23401 twentieth & Blake streets
- 52, RX: Cease #10550 twentieth & Larimer streets
- 8, 38: Cease #23221 twenty second & Larimer streets
- 8, 38: Cease #23224 Park Avenue West & Blake Road
Safety
Coors Area solely permits single-pocket, medical and diaper baggage which might be no bigger than 16x16x8 inches. Go away backpacks and different multi-pocket baggage and purses at residence.
CLEAR members can enter by way of a devoted lane situated at Gate C.
If you wish to get to your seat sooner, followers can enroll for CLEAR stadium entry at Gate C freed from cost to be used of the lane on the house opener and all through the season.
Tickets
All Rockies tickets are digital in 2024 and might be accessed earlier than the sport by downloading the MLB Ballpark app in your smartphone.
When you’re nonetheless wanting, tickets are nonetheless on sale starting from underneath $100 to over $200 relying on the place you wish to sit.
When you can’t make it to the sport, there are different methods to observe the Rockies. The MLB launched the primary Colorado Rockies streaming service and the Rockies additionally just lately introduced the place the video games might be broadcasted.
