Rockies Opening Day: Helpful Info & What to Do Before & After

The Colorado Rockies' Opening Day is Friday, April 4th, 2025, at Coors Field in Downtown Denver. They play the Athletics at 2:10 PM MDT.

Throughout the weekend, they’ll play the Athletics two more times on April 5th at 6:10 PM and April 6th at 1:10 PM.

Below, we’ll share game day and ticket information, game day activities, and where to stay if you’re visiting Denver.

Colorado Rockies Opening Day Tickets

• Single-game tickets - Ideal for those visiting Denver and not planning to attend other games this season
• The passport mini-plan - Various levels offering different discounts, concession credits, discounted parking, and more.
• Season tickets - Similar to the passport mini-plan with various perks, the primary difference is that season tickets offer guaranteed seats to home games.

Where do the Colorado Rockies play?

The Colorado Rockies play home games at Coors Field at 2001 Blake Street. Coors Field is in Denver’s popular Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood. It’s close to many attractions, including the popular Union Station, which is just two blocks away.

Colorado Rockies Game Day Activities

With so much to see and do in Denver, there is no shortage of game-day activities. Whether you want to relax, explore, drink, or eat, the options are endless.

Enjoy a Delicious Brunch

You can’t go wrong with a delicious brunch before game day, and there are many great brunch spots in Denver. Two of our favorite brunch restaurants in Downtown Denver near Coors Field are Snooze and Onefold. 

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is a popular diner with a lively atmosphere. Their expansive menu includes classic favorites, unique dishes, and many drink options. There are several locations, including one across from Union Station.

Onefold is another tasty breakfast spot that also has a location at Union Station. Their menu features made-from-scratch dishes that combine global and local flavors. They also serve delicious cocktails.

Hang Out at Union Station

Not only can you dine at Union Station, but it’s also a fun place to drink, shop, and people-watch. 

Union Station is a renovated historic train station where many people gather. You can find boutiques, specialty retailers, a coffee shop, restaurants, and bars. It’s a great spot to spend a couple of hours, take pictures, and hang out.

Explore RiNo

River North Art District (RiNo) is one of Denver’s trendiest neighborhoods, and it’s a fun place to spend a few hours exploring.

RiNo covers about a mile along Larimer, Walnut, and Blake Streets, which run parallel to each other on the other side of Downtown Denver. The area is walkable, which is ideal for checking out art galleries, street art, shops, restaurants, breweries, and bars. 

Take a Brewery Tour

If you enjoy beer, you’ll love taking a brewery tour in the Mile High City. Denver’s beer scene is one of the best in the U.S., with over a hundred breweries, pubs, and taprooms. 

You can take a self-guided tour using the Denver Beer Trail and its interactive map. You could also join a guided brewery tour with Denver Microbrew Tour, which offers various options to explore the best of Denver’s beer while learning about local culture, history, and breweries.

Relax at Oakwell Beer Spa

If you want to relax before or after celebrating opening day, Oakwell Beer Spa is the perfect place. Enjoy one of the most unique and restful experiences in Denver with a day spa and craft beer taproom combined into one space.

Oakwell Beer Spa features a local Colorado brewery every month and serves five of its best beers. You can also enjoy wine, cider, tea, and kombucha.
Stop in and hang out in the self-serve taproom or book a spa day and enjoy a private spa suite for up to two people with Beer Bath Hydrotherapy and an Infrared Sauna. You can also book multiple rooms for more people.

Oakwell Beer Spa is conveniently located a mile and a half from Coors Field and is open from 8 AM to 10:30 PM.

Watch a Comedy Show

If you’re looking for something fun to do after the Colorado Rockies’ Opening Day, The Sklar Brothers are performing at Comedy Works in Denver. They have two shows on April 4th at 7:15 and 9:45 PM.

The Sklar Brothers have been on several TV shows and movies, including Grey’s Anatomy and Teacher of the Year. They also have two comedy specials. 

Comedy Works is located less than a mile from Coors Field, so you can hang out in the area before having a laugh with The Sklar Brothers.

Go Out for Drinks

If you want to go out for drinks after the game, there are many great places to check out.

Some of our favorite unique bars in Denver include:

• Adrift Tiki Bar - An island-themed cocktail bar with Polynesian-inspired snacks and indoor and outdoor seating (reservations recommended)
• The Cooper Lounge - An elegant cocktail bar in Union Station, also serving food (reservations required)
• Retrograde - A hidden gem in a stylish retro lounge with delicious cocktails (walk-ins only)
• Room for Milly - An artsy spot to grab drinks and small bites with indoor and outdoor seating (walk-ins encouraged)
• Wynkoop Brewing - Colorado’s first brewpub with a pool hall setting and expansive food and drink menu within walking distance of Coors Field

Where to Stay for a Colorado Rockies Opening Day

If you’re visiting Denver to watch the Colorado Rockies play, it’s best to stay in Downtown Denver. You’ll be close to the stadium and many of Denver’s best attractions.

There are many vacation rentals and hotels in Downtown Denver. The Crawford Hotel, Aloft Downtown Denver, and Le Méridien Denver Downtown are some of our favorite hotels.

If you want to stay outside of downtown, Five Points is a charming and fun neighborhood directly northeast of Downtown Denver. There are several great hotels, including Queen Anne Urban Bed & Breakfast and The Ramble Hotel.

Colorado Rockies Opening Day: Conclusion

We hope you found this article helpful and are excited to celebrate Opening Day on April 4th, 2025! If you’re ready to start planning your activities, book a spa day at Oakwell Beer Spa to relax before or after the game.