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Gameday Guide | Your complete guide to Military Appreciation Night and our matchup with San Jose 

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Join us on Saturday at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park for Military Appreciation Night and the Rapids' second contest of the season with San Jose Earthquakes! Every year, we dedicate one game to honoring the men and women who serve in the armed forces. We welcome veterans and fans alike to come out to thank those who have risked their lives for our country.

Check out pregame activities, the halftime run of show and the stage for what hopes to be a season sweep of our Western Conference foe down below ⬇️

Download the Rapids App

  • Download the new Colorado Rapids app, your one-stop shop for gameday, news and information around the Burgundy Boys.
  • For the best possible experience at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, fans should create a profile, connect their Ticketmaster account and turn on notifications before arriving.
  • Rapids Season Ticket Members can access their Member Badge within the app.
  • Learn more about the Rapids App here & download it from the App Store and Google Play today!

Rideshare Lot Location Change

  • To make it easier on drivers and more seamless for fans, the Rapids Rideshare Lot is moving away from the 2024 location outside of Gate G.
  • Fans should now exit through Gate G on the west side of the stadium, head west, straight down 60th and the Rideshare Lot will be on the left in Lot H.
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The South Bank Supporters’ Section

  • The supporters’ section at DSGP is now called the South Bank.
  • The name, chosen through a supporter-led, community-driven process, draws inspiration from famous supporters’ sections worldwide while reflecting the Colorado culture that is engrained in the Rapids brand and stadium on gamedays.
  • New branding and signage will be installed above the South Bank, designed by C38 and drawing inspiration from the iconic archway in the city of Golden.
  • Learn more about The South Bank here.

The North Boundary

  • NEW this season – ALL fans will be able to access the Gondola at the bottom of the North Boundary stairwell. Head down to snap a photo for Instagram!

Pregame Activities

Armed Forces Exhibitions

Check out all the military branches represented pregame and what they're bringing along with them for you to learn more about ⬇️

  • Navy – 2 vehicles
  • Marines – 1 vehicle
  • Army – 1 vehicle and squad
  • Air Force – 1 vehicle and trailer
  • National Guard – 1 vehicle and trailer

All vehicles will be parked outside the SW corner of the stadium near Gates F and E. Stop by to learn more about our country's heroes!

The Dale's Bar Open | 5:30 p.m.

  • Located on the south end of the concourse, Dale's Bar has got you covered on food and drink all night!
  • The Rapids are excited to partner with Oskar Blues to offer a limited-edition Dale’s x Rapids Beer Crowler. You can only get this new item in stadium, available at The Dale’s Bar for $15.
  • The Dale's Bar will be open throughout the match and one hour postgame. After the final whistle stop by for a 12 oz beer for $5 and catch a select Rapids player to say hi and get an autograph!
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Park Everything Lot Opens | 5:30 p.m.

  • Fans that live near DSG Park 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

  • Located on west side of the stadium, the brand new Rapids Rideshare Lot will operate out of the first two lanes of the Victory North parking lot outside of Gates G and H for both pre-game and post-game rides. Fans are encouraged to use this lot as their drop-off and pick-up location on gameday for a safer and more convenient way to catch their ride home.

All Gates Open | 6:30 p.m.

  • Saturday is for the Rapids but Sunday is Mother's Day! Visit Section 129 to pick up flowers and a special card for the mom in your life 💐
  • App Push Notification Surprises 📲: Don't miss out on the chance to win a prize on gameday! Each home game we will be sending out a push notification after gates open, prompting fans to find us at a specific location in the stadium. The only catch--your location-based notifications must be enabled to receive one!
  • As always, grab your very own chant card and roster card on your way in! This year, our cards will feature a QR code for an Enter To Win contest with various prizes to be won! Make sure to scan the QR code to submit your entry at any time.
  • One lucky fan will receive a roster card with a golden sticker to redeem for a special prize at that specific game! The winner on Saturday will receive an autographed kit, available to pick up at Guest Services.
  • Lariat Lodge Brewing Company has a new IPA that calls to all Rapids fans--the Ninety-Six Session IPA! Head to Lariat Lodge's stand at the top of Section 108 to be one of the first fans to try the crisp and refreshing new release.

Pregame Procession | 7:25 p.m.

  • BE IN YOUR SEATS for the pregame countdown to kickoff! Don't miss our hype videos and pyro as the Rapids step onto the pitch.

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

In-Game Activities

  • Join us as we swear in new military members across all branches at halftime! The swearing-in ceremony will take place at centerfield.
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  • Keep your eyes on the pitch after the swearing in ceremony to catch our mini soccer games played by Boulder Indoor Soccer teams.
  • 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 Activities

Player Appearance in The Dale's Bar

  • Head over to The Dale's Bar to hang out with a select Rapids player, grab some pictures and get autographs signed!
  • The Dale's Bar will remain open one-hour post-match and feature a 12oz draft beer for $5 (limit 2 per transaction/valid ID).

Hear from the Boss

  • The Rapids will livestream the postgame press conference on the club’s YouTube page immediately following the match. Catch the postgame commentary from Head Coach Chris Armas and a player at YouTube.com/ColoradoRapids.

Rapids Rideshare Lot

  • 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!

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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