Follow the Denver Gazette’s coverage of the home opener for the Colorado Rockies’ 30th season in Denver with the team’s home opener against the Washington Nationals scheduled for 2:10 p.m. today at Coors Field.

Some of the official Rockies pregame events:

• 11 a.m. – Opening Day festivities at McGregor Square
• 11:20 a.m. – Rockies batting practice
• Noon – All gates open
• 12:40 p.m. – Nationals batting practice
• 1:30 p.m. – Pregame ceremonies begin
• 2:08 p.m. – Rockies take the field
• U.S. Armed Services Honor Guard
• Presentation of center field flag with first responders
• National anthem by Stellar Brass with Technical Sergeant Kayla Richardson
• Planned flyover conducted by 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard

  Ceremonial first pitches by:
  Rockies season ticket holder John Fitzgerald
  2023 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Youth of the Year Award winner, Naja’Ray West
  Sasha Filipchu

Weather Forecast at game time: Low-50’s, sunny & light breeze. Full weather report here.

At Coors Field:

• Parking in Lots A & B with shuttles available. Open 2-1/2 hours before the game’s start time. $18 with credit card only. More info here.
• Arrive early to avoid crowding at the gates.
• Rockies tickets are digital only in 2023.
• Access your digital tickets before entering the stadium
• Enter the gate shown on their ticket. CLEAR members can enter through a dedicated lane at Gate C.
• Only single-pocket, medical and diaper bags that are no larger than 16”x16”x8” can be brought into the ballpark.
• Backpacks and other multi-pocket bags, including multi-pocket purses, are not permitted.

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