A photo of fireworks above Coors Field in Denver
Coors Field in Denver

RTD ramps up transit Thursday–Saturday for major events across downtown

Pauline Haberman

Customers are encouraged to use bus and rail services to easily reach high-volume events

DENVER (Aug. 10, 2026) –– The Regional Transportation District (RTD)is preparing for large downtown events this week, including Zach Bryan concerts Thursday and Friday evenings at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, and the return of Savannah Bananas to sold-out crowds at Coors Field Friday and Saturday.

The locations of the venues, relative to several bus stops and rail stations, make public transit a safe and convenient way to attend the events. In anticipation of large crowds downtown, additional Transit Police and security personnel will be deployed for an increased presence during the events.

RTD encourages customers to use the agency’s NextRidetrip planning tool and type their event location into the destination field. RTD’s trip planner will show all transit options from a customer’s current location to the event. The navigation feature will list all train lines and bus routes, along with departure times, from the user’s location. The feature also provides schedules for last train and bus services. 

Rail Service 
RTD provides service on the C, E, and W lines, which connect to Auraria West, Empower Field at Mile High, Ball Arena, and Union stations, as well as on the A, B, G, and N lines, which also serve Union Station. The agency plans to add rail cars to the C, E, W, and N lines to accommodate expected increased ridership during downtown events.

Check the RTD website or NextRideapp for service times. Customers are encouraged to be patient and prepare for large crowds, especially following the events.

Bus Service 
Empower Field at Mile High Stadium: Several local bus routes are available to accommodate customers attending the concerts. Bus routes operating in the vicinity of Empower Field at Mile High Stadium include Route 30 (South Federal Boulevard) and Route 31 (North Federal Boulevard), as well as Routes 1, 15L, and 16. 

Customers looking for an easy transfer to the C, E, or W lines at Denver Union Station can use the Flatiron Flyer and local Routes 0, 9, 10, 15, 20, and 32. 

Parking 

RTD’s Park-n-Rides provide easy and convenient access to reach downtown events by public transit. A full list of Park-n-Rides across the metro area is available online.

Helpful Tips 

  • Be patient and prepare for large crowds, including on platforms, trains, and buses 
  • Sign up for Service Alerts to receive information on detours, delays, and cancellations
  • 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. 
  • Check the RTD website before you travel for real-time schedules and to plan your trip 
  • For additional route and schedule information, call RTD Customer Care at 303.299.6000. For Spanish, press 1. For all other languages, press 8 and tell the agent which language you speak. Translation support is available in more than 200 languages. Agents are available 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays.
  • Report safety and security concerns 24/7 to RTD Transit Police dispatchers in one of three convenient ways:
Written by Pauline Haberman