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Gameday Guide: Your Complete Guide to the Rocky Mountain Cup Matchup against Real Salt Lake

May 18, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


Come out to DICK'S Sporting Goods Park Saturday night as we kick off this year's Rocky Mountain Cup series against Real Salt Lake.

This annual competition is a best-of-three series in one of the oldest rivalries in MLS. The Rapids will host two of the three Rocky Mountain Cup showdowns.

Check out our gameday timeline below:

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake - Saturday, May 20, 2023

Pregame Activities

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 Dale's Bar and Sections 102 & 103.

6:30 P.M. Gates Open

Get through the gates and secure your seats early!

With a new season also comes new players, chants and goodies for fans! Make yourself familiar with new members of our Rapids' squad with a roster card presented by UCHealth! Spoiler: All roster cards come double-faced and can function as your very own yellow card 😉

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

7:25 PM: Pregame Procession Begins

BE IN YOUR SEATS for the pregame countdown to kickoff to welcome the Burgundy Boys to the pitch! Don't miss our new hype videos, pyro and Altitude Warning as the Rapids step onto the pitch.

7:30 PM: KICKOFF vs Real Salt Lake

Postgame: Rapids Unified vs Real Salt Lake Unified

Stick around as the Colorado Rapids Unified team will kickoff its 2023 campaign, taking on Real Salt Lake Unified following the final whistle of the first-team game.

100 posters of the Rapids Unified team will be handed out prior to the game. Fans can also get them signed postgame.

In-Stadium Info

TICKETS: Single-game tickets are still available on the official Rapids site .

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.

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