The Rockies will open the 2017 season in Denver against the San Diego Padres. The game will be played at Coors Field

Key Highlights :

1. The Rockies' home opener is Thursday at Coors Field.

2. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. against the Washington Nationals.

3. Large crowds are anticipated Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

4. Single game tickets and season tickets are on sale now.

5. Gates for the home opener open at noon.

6. The Rockies recommend fans arrive early to avoid crowding at the gates.

7. In addition, fans should enter the gate shown on their ticket.

8. Coors Field parking lots open at 9 a.m.

9. Shuttle service (allow for limited capacity due to safety protocols) is available within the lots to and from the Gate A entrance.

10. How to watch the home opener is outlined.

     The Colorado Rockies will open their 31st season at home on Thursday, April 5th against the Milwaukee Brewers. The home opener will be played at Coors Field and is sure to be a sellout. Here are 5 things you need to know about the home opener.

     1. The Colorado Rockies are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished in fourth place in the National League West. However, the team has made some key acquisitions in the offseason, including starting pitcher Jon Gray and first baseman Ian Desmond. Gray was acquired in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks and is expected to be a key contributor for the Rockies. Desmond was acquired in a trade with the Texas Rangers and is expected to be a key contributor for the Rockies.

     2. The Colorado Rockies are scheduled to play a total of 154 games this season. The home opener is only the beginning of the season for the Rockies. The team will play their first game of the season on April 5th against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rockies will then play their next game on April 12th against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rockies will then play their next game on April 17th against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies will then play their next game on April 22nd against the San Diego Padres. The Rockies will then play their next game on April 26th against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rockies will then play their next game on May 3rd against the San Francisco Giants. The Rockies will then play their next game on May 7th against the Seattle Mariners. The Rockies will then play their next game on May 10th against the Houston Astros. The Rockies will then play their next game on May 14th against the Oakland Athletics. The Rockies will then play their next game on May 17th against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies will then play their next game on May 22nd against the San Diego Padres. The Rockies will then play their next game on May 26th against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rockies will then play their next game on June 1st against the Chicago Cubs. The Rockies will then play their next game on June 5th against the New York Mets. The Rockies will then play their next game on June 8th against the Washington Nationals. The Rockies will then play their next game on June 12th against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rockies will then play their next game on June 15th against the Miami Marlins. The Rockies will then play their next game on June 18th against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rockies will then play their next game on June 22nd against the San Diego Padres. The Rockies will then play their next game on June 25th against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rockies will then play their next game on July 1st against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies will then play their next game on July 4th against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rockies will then play their next game on July 7th

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