Colorado Rapids

Gameday Guide: Your complete guide to Back to School Night and the Rapids' meeting with Houston Dynamo FC

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Colorado Rapids vs Houston Dynamo - Saturday, August 20, 2022

Don't miss the Rapids event of the summer! We are closing out the summer with a bang, sending you and your kids back to school with our last pre-match Block Party of the summer as well as a post-match firework show.

Pregame Activities

4:00 P.M. Burgundy Bike Lot Open

  • Local fans who live within the vicinity of the stadium can bike to 4thFest and park their bikes at the Rapids’ recently launched Burgundy Bike Lot, which is located on the east side of the stadium between Gates B and C.

4:00 P.M. Block Party

  • Located along the south side of the stadium, the block party will feature a live DJ, drinks, food trucks and an LED wall that will stream the Rapids’ game live.
  • The Block Party is free to the public, so bring all of your friends and family to amp up the gameday energy!

6:00 P.M. All Gates Open

  • Get through the gates and secure your seats early!
  • We want to send our fans back to school prepared, so the first 9,000 fans will receive a free lunchbox on their way into the stadium. Don't be late coming in!
  • While you wait for the game to start, visit any of our cashless concessions stands, official team stores, or the Eighteen76 bar, open at 5:00.

DON'T FORGET: The RapidsxReggae equipment drive benefitting youth soccer in Jamaica and Football For The World is ongoing! Rapids coaches Robin Fraser and Wolde Harris will deliver the equipment donated to Jamaica in the offseason. Learn more about their involvement and the drive here.

6:30 PM: Pregame Procession Begins

  • BE IN YOUR SEATS for the pregame countdown to kickoff to welcome the Burgundy Boys to the pitch!

Postgame Activities

9:20 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. 9:50 P.M.: Fireworks Show

  • Cap the night off with a fireworks show! Following the game, fans in attendance are invited sit directly on the field and view the Fireworks Celebration.
  • All fans unable to attend the game but interested in viewing the fireworks can park in the lots surrounding the stadium starting at 7:00 PM.
  • Tune in to 92.5 FM for the Firework Show Playlist.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS

Don't miss out on a home match. Purchase your single game tickets here today.

In-Stadium Info

TICKETS: Fans can purchase a Coke Fan Pack for Saturday's game, complete with a ticket to the match, one drink, and one meal from any of our concession stands. 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: Effective February 23, 2022, all fully vaccinated individuals can attend events at DICK’s Sporting Goods Park without a face mask and it is encouraged that all unvaccinated individuals wear masks while at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park.

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

WEATHER: The forecast for Saturday's game shows a high of 83F with chance of rain so prepare accordingly! Keep up to speed on all weather announcements here until we kick off!

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