Colorado Rapids

Gameday Guide | Your complete guide to Fan Appreciation Night and our matchup with Real Salt Lake

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Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake - Saturday, October 21, 2023

Pregame Activities

4:00 P.M. Block Party Begins at The Dale's Bar Patio

  • The Block Party is free to the public, so bring all of your friends and family to amp up the gameday energy!
  • Food trucks featured at the Block Party include Taco Bron and Hip Hop Popsicle.
  • Grab a hot dog at Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs, now open in Dale's Bar and Sections 102 & 103.
  • The Colorado Rapids are excited to partner with Oskar Blues to offer a limited-edition Daleā€™s x Rapids Beer Crowler. You can only get this new item in stadium, and Saturday's match is the last chance to grab one! Only available at The Daleā€™s Bar for $14.99.

4:00 P.M. Burgundy Bike Lot Opens

  • Fans that live near DSG Park are encouraged to ride their bikes to the game and use the Burgundy Bike Lot between gates B and C!

6:00 P.M. Gates Open

  • For Fan Appreciation Night we are running special deals just for you!
    • Take 10% off your total at any concession stand in the stadium
    • Hot dogs, nachos with cheese and pretzels with cheese are all only $3! All items are limited to 4 per transaction
    • ALL team stores will feature 30% off regular-priced merch--grab your apparel at a discount!
  • Pick up your very own chant card and roster card (double-sided to function as a yellow card šŸ˜‰) on your way in!
  • King Soopers has you covered on a sustainable shopping option with their reusable cobranded Rapids x King Soopers shopping bag, available at ingress.
  • NOW OPEN: The North Boundary! Kick off patio season with us at the only field-level patio in Denver sports. Learn more about how you can elevate your gameday experience here.

6:55 PM: Pregame Procession Begins

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

7:00 PM: KICKOFF vs Real Salt Lake

  • If the Rapids score a goal, fans can take a screenshot of their ticket and take it to any Freddy's in the Denver Metro Area to claim a FREE, one-topping sundae with the purchase of a meal.

Postgame: Fan Appreciation Celebrations

  • The Rapids will continue to celebrate several long-standing traditions on their annual Fan Appreciation Night, including the Lap of Honor and Jersey Off Our Back celebrations.
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  • After the final whistle, the clubā€™s supportersā€™ group, Centennial 38, will present the oars given to each Rapids Man of the Match during the year to their corresponding winners. The Rapids will then complete a Lap of Honor to recognize the Burgundy Faithful before taking part in the annual Jersey Off Our Back tradition where 30 lucky fans will receive a jersey directly from a Rapids player on the field.

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 DICKā€™s Sporting Goods Park without a face mask and it is encouraged that all unvaccinated individuals wear masks while at DICKā€™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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