Everything you need to know about Opening Day at Coors Field

Opening Day in Denver is always exciting. 

The Colorado Rockies have some of the most loyal fans in all of Major League Baseball, and whether it’s a lousy record or lousy weather, the first home game each year in Coors Field is special.

Well, Friday has a little it of both as the Rockies return to Denver to host the Athletics with the first pitch set for 2:10 p.m. M.D.T.

Of course, Colorado is coming home off a 1-5 start to the season. Offensively, the Rockies are hitting a terrible .182, and have scored a measly 10 runs in six games. They also have just three home runs, with power hitters Michael Toglia, Kris Bryant and Jordan Beck combining for just for just four hits and no homers on the season.

The team ERA is a little better at just over four, and Colorado’s starting pitchers and defense have been really good this season. But, if the Rockies can’t score, it doesn’t matter much, so hopefully a return to Coors Field will do the club some good.

The A’s haven’t been a whole lot better, as they come to Denver at 2-5. They do however have 11 homers on the season, and can produce runs. No longer Oakland, the A’s seem to be playing with a chip on their shoulder this season, and that’s always dangerous.

Colorado and Oakland will meet for a three-game set starting Friday when the Rockies start Ryan Feltner (0-0, 3.6 ERA) against Osvaldo Bido (1-0, 1.8 ERA) on Friday (weather permitting). On Saturday, German Marquez (0-0, 0.0 ERA) makes his second start for the Rockies against J.P. Sears (0-1, 2.7 ERA), and on Sunday, The Rockies are set to see Austin Gomber make his season debut though that’s still TBD, while the A’s are scheduled to pitch Joey Estes (0-1, 13.5 ERA).

Though it has been snowing in Denver, here is what fans need to know about the Rockies’ home opener per a Rockies press release.

7 a.m. - The O.G. at McGregor Square opens

9 a.m. - Opening Day festivities presented by Coors Light begins at McGregor Square, featuring games and activities for all ages

• Mile Post Zero at McGregor Square opens

• Coors Field parking lots open

10 a.m. - Live DJ at McGregor Square

1:30 p.m. - Pregame Ceremonies begin

• First pitch by Habitat for Humanity homeowner Yareni and her daughter, presented by Arrow Electronics: Arrow Electronics, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, is building the first affordable smart home community in Aurora. Twenty qualifying families will experience this innovative affordable home design at the Mountain View community that features enhanced security, safety and efficiency systems. Working alongside volunteers, families help build their own homes and, through Habitat’s established programs, secure an affordable mortgage. In its 46-year history in Denver, Habitat has helped more than 2,200 local families build and buy affordable homes.

• First pitch by Boys & Girls Club City Youth of the Year Shaila Ramirez: Shaila was selected as the 2025 Boys & Girls Club City Youth of the Year for her outstanding leadership, resilience, and passion. A senior at KIPP Denver Collegiate High, she holds a 4.27 GPA and is graduating at the top of her class. Shaila has been an accomplished member of the J. Churchill Owen Branch, the Rockies sponsored club, for the past 11 years.

• First pitch by Pete Coors, celebrating 30 years of Coors Field: As a key stakeholder in the formation of the Colorado Rockies and the building of Coors Field, Pete Coors played an instrumental role in bringing Major League Baseball to Denver. His vision and leadership helped turn a dream into reality, creating not only a team but a beloved ballpark at 20th and Blake. Pete and his family have been Season Ticket Holders since 1993.

• Introductions of the Athletics and Colorado Rockies

• Presentation of center field flag by U.S. Armed Services Honor Guard and local first responders

• National anthem performed by Stellar Brass with Technical Sergeant Denver Murphy, accompanied by fireworks

• Planned flyover conducted by the F-16 Fighting Falcons, flown by pilots of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard out of Buckley Space Force Base

2:08 p.m. - Rockies take the field, accompanied by fireworks

2:10 p.m. - Play ball!

7th Inning Stretch

• Hero of the Game honoree, Master Sergeant Tyler Treadaway and “God Bless America” performed by Technical Sergeants Benjamin Paille and Ryan Spencer, accompanied by fireworks

Mid-8th Break - Flyover pilots and staff recognition

4:30 p.m. - Live DJ at McGregor Square