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Dick's Sporting Goods Park Guide

MLS · Denver

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Driving is the easiest way to reach Dick's Sporting Goods Park, as free matchday parking outweighs the multi-step public transit options to the venue 8 miles from downtown. For the quickest post-game exit, park in the farther lots like H, F, or E.

At a glance

Bag policy
No bags allowed
Cashless
Cashless
Re-entry
No re-entry
Gates open
Gates open 90 min before
Outside food
Sealed water only
Getting here
Public transportation to Dick's Sporting Goods Park is available via the RTD bus system, with bus route 62 (previously 88) stopping near the park, specifically at 56th and Quebec and 56th and Valentia Street.
Family friendly
The 'Park Everything Lot' offers a secure storage area for strollers and other wheeled vehicles.

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Arrival and exit strategy

Transit and approach

Public transportation to Dick's Sporting Goods Park is available via the RTD bus system, with bus route 62 (previously 88) stopping near the park, specifically at 56th and Quebec and 56th and Valentia Street. The A-Line train to 61st / Pena Station is also an option, followed by a walk or bus connection.

Rideshare and parking

Rideshare: DICK'S Sporting Goods Park provides a designated rideshare, passenger pick-up/drop-off, and taxi service. The rideshare lot is located in Lot H on the west side, down 60th Avenue, also described as Victory Way/60th Avenue.

Parking: Parking is free for Colorado Rapids home matches. It is recommended to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to kickoff to avoid longer wait times. For the quickest exit after a game, parking in the farther lots (H, F, E) is advised, though it entails a longer walk to the stadium. Valet parking is available for American Family Summit Club members and annual suite leasers.

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The game-day experience

  • Atmosphere area: Dick's Sporting Goods Park is situated in Commerce City, a northern suburb of Denver, approximately 8 miles from downtown. It is located at the southwest corner of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Tailgating: Tailgating is allowed in all stadium parking lots. Fans must occupy only one parking stall directly behind their vehicle or in the adjacent landscape. All barbecues must use a controlled flame. Open consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the parking lots surrounding Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
  • Fan tradition: A prominent local fan tradition is the Centennial 38 Pregame Tailgate, a vibrant gathering hosted by the official supporters' group of the Colorado Rapids before home matches. The team's mascots, Edson the Eagle, Marco Van Bison, Jorge El Mapache, and Franz the Fox, are also part of the fan culture.
  • Pregame institution: The Centennial 38 Pregame Tailgate, hosted by the Colorado Rapids' official supporters' group, is a significant pre-game institution. It is located on the south side of the stadium and is confirmed to be operating for all home matches in the 2026 season, offering food, live music, and supporter culture. (Located on the south side of Dick's Sporting Goods Park.)