Jackson's LoDo
Longtime sports bar directly across from Coors Field, known as a Rockies pre-game gathering spot.
MLB Ballpark
Coors Field
Colorado Rockies · Denver
Coors Field is the downtown Denver home of the Colorado Rockies, a redbrick ballpark sitting a mile above sea level in the Lower Downtown neighborhood. Its thin mountain air makes it one of baseball's most famously hitter-friendly venues.
Address: 2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205
History
The Colorado Rockies began play in 1993 at Mile High Stadium and moved into their purpose-built ballpark, Coors Field, in 1995. Demand for tickets ran so high during the expansion years that the planned capacity was enlarged before the park even opened. Set in the then-gritty Lower Downtown district, the redbrick ballpark helped catalyze the area's revival into a thriving entertainment quarter near Union Station. Its altitude quickly defined its identity: balls carry farther in Denver's thin air, which led the Rockies to install a humidor in 2002 to store baseballs and curb the offensive explosion. The park hosted All-Star Games in 1998 and 2021.
The Ballpark Experience
Coors Field wears its mile-high setting proudly: a single row of purple seats in the upper deck marks the exact 5,280-foot elevation. Beyond center field sits a landscaped area with fountains, evergreens and water features, and on clear days the Rocky Mountains rise behind the outfield. The center-field bleacher section, the Rockpile, is among the most distant seating from home plate in the majors and offers some of baseball's cheapest tickets. The redbrick concourses and lively LoDo location create a relaxed, scenic atmosphere.
Food & Drink
Coors Field's most notorious item is its Rocky Mountain oysters — fried bull testicles, a Colorado novelty served at a dedicated stand. The ballpark also offers gourmet burgers and the foot-long Rockie Dog. The on-site Sandlot Brewery, the original birthplace of Blue Moon, anchors a deep craft-beer selection.
Visiting Tips
Coors Field sits in LoDo just blocks from Denver's Union Station, so light rail makes for an easy car-free trip. For value, the Rockpile bleachers are inexpensive; for scenery, pick upper-deck seats on the first-base side facing the mountains, and look for the purple mile-high row. Day games can be hot and sunny — the altitude intensifies the sun.
Famous Moments
- 1996 — Hideo Nomo threw a no-hitter at Coors Field despite the hitter-friendly altitude.
- 1998 — The ballpark hosted the MLB All-Star Game.
- 2007 — Coors Field staged World Series games during the Rockies' "Rocktober" pennant run.
- 2021 — Denver's ballpark again hosted the MLB All-Star Game.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Coors Field
Hotels, bars and restaurants near Coors Field — every pick web-researched and source-cited.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Coors Field
Coors Field opened in 1995. Coors Field is the downtown Denver home of the Colorado Rockies, a redbrick ballpark sitting a mile above sea level in the Lower Downtown neighborhood. Its thin mountain air makes it one of baseball's most famously hitter-friendly venues.
Colorado Rockies play their home games at Coors Field in Denver.
Coors Field's most notorious item is its Rocky Mountain oysters — fried bull testicles, a Colorado novelty served at a dedicated stand. The ballpark also offers gourmet burgers and the foot-long Rockie Dog. The on-site Sandlot Brewery, the original birthplace of Blue Moon, anchors a deep craft-beer selection.
Coors Field sits in LoDo just blocks from Denver's Union Station, so light rail makes for an easy car-free trip. For value, the Rockpile bleachers are inexpensive; for scenery, pick upper-deck seats on the first-base side facing the mountains, and look for the purple mile-high row. Day games can be hot and sunny — the altitude intensifies the sun.
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Planning a trip? See the full Denver travel guide for where to stay, eat and drink around Coors Field.
