Gameday Guide | Your complete guide to Celebrate Colorado Night and our matchup with Austin FC

This weekend marks our beautiful centennial state’s 150th birthday and we want to share the festivities for Celebrate Colorado Night! Join us on Saturday as we:

• 🎉 Celebrate all things Colorado
• 👋 Introduce a new pregame tradition
• 🎇 Cap the night off with fireworks

It’s a Saturday at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park you won’t want to miss! 

Whether you’re cheering on the ‘Pids from the stands, your couch, or favorite bar, make sure to download the Rapids App! Fans can access tickets, get in-game notifications like real-time scores, stats and highlights and use the interactive map to find what they need at DSGP.

Pregame Activities

⭐️ NEW: Player Arrivals at Gate E and The Dale’s Bar

As a club built on tradition since ’96, we’re still evolving and creating new memories for fans –that’s why this weekend we’re introducing an all-new player arrival tradition that puts you at the center of the action! 

Get here early and join us at Gate E at 5:30 p.m. as the bus rolls up to DSGP–expect music, chants, and your first look at the squad.

Score a free drink ticket for The Dale’s Bar while supplies last! 

🍻 Burgundy Brewfest at Gate F and Box Office 

Want to upgrade your gameday?

Burgundy Brewfest is back! Join us before gates open outside Gate F for Brewfest as those 21+ can add-on to their matchday experience with unlimited tastings from some of Colorado’s favorite local breweries, including Oskar Blues. Find the full list here ⬇️

• Branch & Barrel Distiliing

Upgrade your ticket here.

The Dale’s Bar Opens | 5:30 p.m.

• Located on the south end of the concourse between Gates D and E, The Dale’s Bar has got you covered on food and drink all night, including postgame! 
• Get to Dale’s early to be part of the new player arrival experience! Free drink tickets available while supplies last. 

Park Everything Lot Opens | 5:30 p.m.

• Fans that live near DSGP are encouraged to use the Park Everything Lot outside Gate B! Strollers, scooters, wagons, bikes, and other wheeled vehicles will be accommodated at the Park Everything Lot and secured by stadium security for the entirety of gameday.

Rapids Rideshare Lot Opens | 5:30 p.m.

• Located on west side of the stadium, the Rapids Rideshare Lot operates as fans’ drop-off and pick-up location on gameday for a safer and more convenient way to catch their ride home. This year, the Rapids Rideshare Lot has relocated next to Lot H on E 60th Ave–Check out it’s new location on the interactive map within the Rapids App.

All Gates Open | 6:30 p.m.

• While you wait for the game to start, visit any of our cashless concessions stands, official team stores, or The Dale’s Bar! Make sure to be in your seat at least 20 minutes before kickoff to view all the pyro, videos and, most importantly, welcome the team to the pitch as part of the pregame procession.
• Player-worn Headwaters Kit auction at Section 129: We will be auctioning off game-worn Headwaters jerseys Saturday with all proceeds benefitting Colorado Water Trust! The auction will open Saturday, August 1 at 5 p.m. MT and run through Friday, August 7 at 5 p.m. MT. To bid, fans can stop by Colorado Water Trust’s table at Section 129 or go to https://HEADWATERS.givesmart.com or text HEADWATERS to 76278.

Rush to Kickoff | 7:10 p.m.

• BE IN YOUR SEATS for the pregame countdown to kickoff! We’ve got new pyro, hype videos and more to welcome the team to the pitch that you won’t want to miss 👀

KICKOFF vs Austin FC | 7:30 p.m.

Postgame

9:45 P.M. Pitch Open to Fans

• Following the final whistle and Man of the Match ceremony, fans in attendance can start to make their way to the pitch to find a spot for the fireworks show!

Approx. 10:10 P.M. Fireworks Show

• Cap the night off with our second fireworks show of the season, set to music by Colorado artists! Following the game, fans in attendance are invited sit directly on the field and view the Fireworks Celebration.
• Note: Food is not allowed on the pitch. Drinks permitted.

• Remember to use the new Rideshare Lot to get home safely!

In-Stadium Info

TICKETS: Single-game tickets are still available on the official Rapids site here.

PARKING: Parking at DSGP is FREE! Enjoy the game without having to pay any additional parking fees when you arrive.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: Visit our official stadium Health & Safety guide here to stay informed on what to expect on gameday.

A-Z GUIDE: Find all stadium and gameday-related information at our A-Z Guide here.

WEATHER: Keep up to speed on all weather announcements here until we kick off! In the event of inclement weather, visit our Weather Updates page or download the Colorado Rapids app and enable location-based notifications to receive real-time updates on delays.

For all of your in-stadium gameday needs, such as parking, health & safety measures, and concessions, check out our official Gameday page.

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