Colorado Rapids

Gameday Guide | Your complete guide to Sustainability Night and our matchup with FC Dallas 

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It's Sustainability Night at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park this weekend! For each Sustainability Night ticket purchased, $5 will go back to the Denver Park Trust, whose mission is to improve and expand Denver’s park system. Check out all the ways you can get involved this Saturday and a timeline of gameday⬇️

Colorado Rapids vs FC Dallas | Saturday, April 20, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.

Pregame Activities

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

  • The Colorado 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.
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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.
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All Gates Open | 6:30 p.m.

  • On arrival, fans will find drop-off bins at Gates B and G as part of the Rapids’ Technology Drive. Partnering with Genesis Electronics Recycling, the Rapids are taking your small household electronic items as well as some office equipment to be sustainably and responsibly recycled through environmentally safe processed that comply with R2 requirements. Find a full list of accepted items below. Note: any item not found on this list will not be accepted in the drive.
Cameras
Paper Shredders
Batteries
Cell Phones
Humidifiers/Dehumidifiers
Cable Boxes
Chargers
Power Supplies
Laptops
Clocks
Remote Controls
Docking Stations
Coffee Makers
Stereos
Hard Drives
DVD/VCR Players
Telephones
iPads and Tablets
Gaming Systems
Toasters
Keyboards and Keypads
Headsets
Vacuum Cleaners
LCD Monitors and Bases
Heaters
Weight Scales
Computer Mouse
Microwaves
Electronic Music Systems
Routers
  • The first 6,000 fans in the gates will receive a reusable King Soopers shopping bag at ingress to help reduce plastic use on their next trip to the store! King Soopers will also be handing out reusable bags, gift cards, and more in Section 120 during the game.
  • Don't forget to grab your very own chant card and roster card (double-sided to function as a yellow 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.
  • Merch of the Match: Saturday's Merch of the Match selected by Altitude Authentics is the One Planet pre-match warmup top! Earlier this month MLS and adidas launched special One Planet pre-match warmup tops, made in part from recycled material. This is a mass awareness opportunity to educate fans on sustainability best practices within their homes and how MLS and adidas are working together to end plastic waste. Get yours at Altitude Authentics, or check out our special auction for player worn and signed tops 👀
  • One Planet top auction: Fans will also have the opportunity to bud on player-worn and signed One Planet pre-match tops through an auction benefitting the Denver Park Trust. Visit their table at Section 129 to auction on your favorite player's top or bid online by visiting ONEPLANET.givesmart.com or texting ONEPLANET to 76278. The auction will be live from 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.

Pregame Procession | 7:20 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 FC Dallas | 7:30 p.m.

In-Game Activities

  • Keep your eyes on the pitch during halftime to catch our mini games!
  • 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!
  • At the 75th minute of the game, there will be a Recycle Rally with ushers making their way through the stands to collect empty recyclable cans and cups.

Postgame Activities

Player Appearance in The Dale's Bar

  • Head over to The Dale's Bar to hang out with Oliver Larraz, 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).

Postgame North Boundary Patio

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  • Following the match, all fans are welcome to access the North Boundary, the only field-level patio in Denver sports. Grab a drink from one of the bars in the North Boundary and enjoy the field level views as our gameday DJ continues to play music throughout the stadium postgame.

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: 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.

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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