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Rockies to host limited number of fans at Coors Field starting with Opening Day

By David Mullen February 26, 2021 | updated 5 years ago

The Colorado Rockies announced Friday that a limited number of fans will be allowed at Coors Field this upcoming season. 

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment approved a variance the team applied for that will allow 12,500 fans, or 25% capacity, into the stands starting when the season starts April 1 against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

“To create a safe and healthy experience for fans, players and staff, the Rockies have implemented all required CDHPE, CDC and MLB policies and guidelines,” the Rockies said in a statement.

“The Rockies and CDPHE will continue to monitor the conditions, with the hopes of safely adding to the capacity number in the future.”

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Opening Day will be the first time fans will be allowed into the stadium at the corner of 20th and Blake streets since the 2019 season.

Fans were prohibited from entering the stadium during the shortened 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The bronze statue entitled “The Player,” by sculptor George Lundeen stands in front of the main gate of Coors Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies, in this Associated Press file photo. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment approved a variance the team applied for that will allow 12,500 fans, or 25% capacity, into the stands starting when the season starts April 1 against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

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