Rockies mascot Dinger at Union Station
RTD encourages customers to take transit to Coors Field for the Rockies’ home opener, Friday, April 3.
Service Delivery

RTD is ready for April 3 Rockies home opener; outreach teams will provide assistance

Pauline Haberman

DENVER (March 30, 2026) –– The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is anticipating an increase in ridership as the Rockies are gearing up to play their first home game of the season April 3 at Coors Field against the Phillies. The agency is adding capacity to D, E and W light rail lines through the weekend to support the home opener and other weekend events in downtown Denver.

Attendees are encouraged to use RTD’s Next Ride trip planning app and simply type "Coors Field” or “Rockies” in the destination field. RTD’s Next Ride trip planner shows transit options in real time, and the navigation feature will list all available train and bus routes from the user’s current location to the stadium.

All RTD services will operate on regular schedules and customers are encouraged to stay up to date by visiting the agency’s website, and signing up for Service Alerts.

Rail service to access Coors Field:

  • Denver Union Station: Lines A, B, E, G, N, W

Final train times are subject to change. Check the Next Ride app for most current service times.

Bus service to access Coors Field:

  • 120X: Stop #23955 Park Avenue West & Wewatta Street
  • 120X: Stop #25925 Wewatta & 21st streets
  • 38: Stop #23955 Park Avenue West & Wewatta Street
  • 52: Stop #23401 20th & Blake streets
  • 52, RX: Stop #10550 20th & Larimer streets (northbound Route RX)
  • RX: Stop #35216: 19th and Market streets (southbound Route RX)
  • 8, 38: Stop #23221 22nd & Larimer streets (southbound Route 8)
  • 8, 38: Stop #23224 Park Avenue West & Blake Street (northbound Route 8)

A number of bus routesalso serve Denver Union Station.

Block Party with RTD Impact Team

RTD is joining in celebrating the Rockies home opener by supporting fans with a block party event before the game at Union Station. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., members of RTD’s Impact Team will be onsite to provide information about using RTD services to and from the games this season. Crews will be outside near the rail platform and inside DUS to assist customers with wayfinding, purchasing tickets, and trip planning.

Helpful game day tips:

  • Plan ahead, be patient, and prepare for large crowds
  • Skip the line at ticket vending machines – download the RTD MyRide app and purchase a Day Pass online or use RTD’s new Tap-n-Ride contactless payment. Simply tap a Visa or Mastercard credit, debit, prepaid card, or mobile wallet directly on a validator to pay your fare and ride.
  • To guarantee a pleasant transit experience, it is imperative that all customers follow theRTD Code of Conduct while onboard vehicles and while waiting at stations and stops
  • Visit RTD’s Safety and Security webpage to learn more about the agency's efforts to bolster personal safety and enhance security across the entire system
  • Report safety and security concerns 24/7 to RTD Transit Watch by contacting Transit Police in three convenient ways:
Written by Pauline Haberman