Colorado Rapids

Gameday Guide | Your complete guide to Little Rapids Night and our matchup with San Jose Earthquakes

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Join us this weekend as we celebrate the next generation of Burgundy & Blue fans with Little Rapids Night, presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter! 

We've got a full night of fun for you and the kiddos on Saturday night that you won't want to miss--all capped off by a matchup with Western Conference foe, San Jose Earthquakes!

Check out all the details for a jam-packed night at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park below ⬇️

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

🎯 Kids Zone in VIP East Lot: The fun starts outside the gates at 4 p.m. with our new, expanded Kids Zone! Play some of your favorite games like soccer tennis and tic-tac-toe, challenge your friends in the mobile video game truck, get your face painted, and cool off with Kona Ice! Everything we've got on deck ⬇️

  • Mobile Game Truck
  • Kona Ice
  • Accuracy inflatable
  • Octagon soccer pitch
  • SpotKick backyard soccer game
  • Pop-up basketball
  • Tic-tac-toe
  • Soccer tennis
  • Airbrush face painters

⭐️ Burgundy Walk 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 we created the Burgundy Walk to give you exclusive pregame access to player arrivals!

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.

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Tailgating

  • Tailgate with our supporters group, Centennial 38, in Lot F or create your own in any parking lot located at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. Eat, drink, and get hype before gates open!

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.

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!

All Gates Open | 6:30 p.m.

The kids are taking over gameday! Saturday's match will feature local young Rapids fans filling into the roles of: 

  • National Anthem Singer 🇺🇸
  • In-stadium DJ 🎧
  • Team Reporter 🎤
  • PA and In-stadium Hosts 🏟️

👧Little Rapids sign-up at Section 129: Join Little Rapids, a membership for young Rapids fans ages 3-12, right here on gameday! You'll receive an exclusive swag bag and details about how you can become the team's newest superfan of your generation--learn more about the membership here! 

🫟Craft and Poster Station at Sections 100-101: Create your own Burgundy & Blue-inspired craft or poster showing your support for the team! 

👾Video Games with Red Bull at Section 108: Red Bull wants to game with you before kickoff! Check out their video gaming station, grab a Red Bull, and get ready for the match!

🌭$7.50 Kids Menu: Fuel up for gameday with concessions specials fit for fans of any age! Available at Offside Eats, Pepsi Point, Corner Kick & High Press stands.

  • Nachos & cheese and 20 oz. bottled water
  • Pretzel & cheese and 20 oz. bottled water
  • Hot dog and 20 oz. bottled water

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 👀
  • 🌊Release the Rush with Premier League Legends: We're joined by David Meyler (Hull City), Michael Bridges (Leeds United), Mark Bright (Crystal Palace) and Kevin Phillips (Sunderland) pregame as they detonate the water cannon and Release the Rush! Keep your eyes on the southwest corner of the pitch to spot these icons of the game get us ready for kickoff!

KICKOFF vs San Jose Earthquakes | 7:30 p.m.

In-Game

  • Keep your eyes on the pitch for a kids-only, oversized kit relay race at halftime!
  • RapidMan Meet & Greet presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods: From the start of halftime until the 75th minute head to Section 134 to snap a photo with the best mascot in MLS, RapidMan!

Postgame

Egress Giveaways

  • Secure some free goodies as you exit the stadium, including:
    • Hacky sacks provided by DICK'S Sporting Goods 
    • Red Bull beverages provided by Red Bull (Gates b, C, F, G only)

Rapids Rideshare Lot

  • Remember to use the 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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