Gameday Guide | Your complete guide to Pride Night and our matchup with Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Pregame Activities

5:00 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!

5:30 P.M. The Dale's Bar Open

• Now open on the south end of the concourse, The Dale's Bar has got you covered on food and drink all night!
• Grab a hot dog at Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs, now open in The Dale's Bar and Sections 102 & 103.
• 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 so make sure you come out to one of our remaining 2023 home games, so you don’t miss out on a chance to add one to your Rapids collection. Only available at The Dale’s Bar for $14.

6:30 P.M. Gates Open

• During Pride Night, our partners adidas and You Can Play have you covered on ways to celebrate Pride and spread joy in the community.
  • Pick up a Love Letter created by local artist and designer of the Rapids' 2023 New Day Kit, Pat Milbery! Stop by Section 134 to get one from Pat himself, then send it to someone you love!
• 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.

• Pick up your very own chant card and roster card (double-sided to function as a yellow card 😉) on your way in!

• While you wait for the game to start, visit any of our cashless concessions stands, official team stores, or The Dale's Bar.

• We're running back all the Pride merch you might have missed out on in June--Grab a Rapids Pride scarf or pre-match top (now 30% off) in any of our team stores on the concourse!

7:25 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, pyro and Altitude Warning as the Rapids step onto the pitch.

7:30 PM: KICKOFF vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

• 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: Player Appearance in The Dale's Bar

• Head over to The Dale's Bar to hang out with striker Jonathan Lewis, grab some pics and get an autograph!
• The Dale's Bar will remain open postgame and during the fireworks show, don't miss out on a $5 12oz beer deal!

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.

Can't Make It To The Game?

• Watch the game on MLS Season Pass here.
• Listen along on Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
• Catch all the action on our social media channels at @ColoradoRapids
• Find exclusive pregame content, highlights and postgame interviews on our YouTube channel and website