History of Coors Field in Timeline

Coors Field is a baseball stadium located in downtown Denver, Colorado, home to the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball. Opened in 1995, it's situated in the Lower Downtown neighborhood, near Union Station. The stadium boasts a seating capacity of 50,144 for baseball games.

1961: Home Run Record at Wrigley Field

In 1961, the previous record of 248 home runs was set at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles, which was the Angels' original home for one year of major league ball.

1962: First Baseball-Only Park Since Dodger Stadium

In 1962, Coors Field was the first baseball-only park in the National League since Dodger Stadium was built.

1991: Coors Brewing Purchases Naming Rights

In 1991, Coors Brewing purchased naming rights to the stadium "in perpetuity" as part of a $30 million investment in the Rockies.

1991: MLB Begins Tracking Game Time Temperature

MLB began tracking game time temperature in 1991. On April 23, 2013, the Rockies and Braves played in the coldest game since this time.

1993: The Rockpile Location at Mile High Stadium

In 1993, during the Rockies' time at Mile High Stadium, the Rockpile was located next to the south stands, distant from home plate.

1993: Rockies Begin Play at Mile High Stadium

In 1993, the Colorado Rockies began their first two seasons at Mile High Stadium as an expansion team.

1994: Home Run Total Falls Short of Record

In 1994, despite losing 9 home games due to a strike, the home run total at Coors Field fell just 7 short of the major league record.

1994: The Rockpile Location at Mile High Stadium

In 1994, during the Rockies' time at Mile High Stadium, the Rockpile was located next to the south stands, distant from home plate.

1995: Coors Field Opens

In 1995, Coors Field opened in downtown Denver as the ballpark for the Colorado Rockies, with a capacity of 50,144 for baseball games.

1995: Alan Roach Main PA Announcer

Since Coors Field opened in 1995, Alan Roach was the main PA announcer.

September 17, 1996: Hideo Nomo Throws No-Hitter

On September 17, 1996, Hideo Nomo of the Los Angeles Dodgers threw the first of his two career no-hitters at Coors Field.

1996: 271 Home Runs Hit at Coors Field

In 1996, with a full schedule, 271 home runs were hit at Coors Field, breaking the previous record.

1998: Coors Field Hosts MLB All-Star Game

In 1998, Coors Field hosted the MLB All-Star Game.

1998: MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field

In 1998, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game took place in Coors Field.

1999: Home Run Record Set at Coors Field

In 1999, the current major league record was set at Coors Field with 303 home runs.

May 15, 2002: Rockies Start Using Humidor

Since Major League Baseball allowed the Rockies to start using a humidor on May 15, 2002, all eleven 1-0 games have occurred.

2002: Annual Home Run Figure Drops Noticeably

In 2002, the annual home run figure dropped noticeably at Coors Field.

2002: Humidor Installed to Reduce Home Runs

Prior to the 2002 baseball season, a room-sized humidor was installed at Coors Field to store baseballs in damper air, reducing home runs.

July 9, 2005: First 1-0 Game at Coors Field

The first 1–0 game at Coors Field was on July 9, 2005.

2005: Home Runs Drop Below 200

Starting in 2005, the annual home run figure at Coors Field dropped below 200.

March 16, 2007: Reed Saunders New Voice of Coors Field

On March 16, 2007, Reed Saunders, 23, was chosen to be the new voice of Coors Field.

2007: World Series Games at Coors Field

In 2007, Games 3 and 4 of the World Series between the Rockies and the Boston Red Sox were held at Coors Field; the Red Sox swept both games to win the title.

2008: Alan Roach Substitute PA Announcer

After Alan Roach retired from his PA Announcer role, he did come back to substitute in 2008.

2011: Fan Fatality at Rockies Game

In 2011, a man fell to his death while attempting to slide down a stair railing during a Rockies–Diamondbacks game.

2012: Rockies Lead League in Home Runs Scored

From 2012 to 2015, the Colorado Rockies led the league in runs scored in home games.

April 23, 2013: Coldest Game Since 1991

On April 23, 2013, the Rockies and Braves played in the coldest game since MLB began tracking game time temperature in 1991, at 23 °F (−5 °C).

2013: Renovations Begin on Right Field Upper Deck

After the close of the 2013 season, renovations began on the right field portion of the upper deck to create "The Rooftop."

2014: The Rooftop Opens

In 2014, "The Rooftop", an outdoor party deck, opened in the right field portion of the upper deck after a $10 million renovation.

2015: Analysis Compared to Previous Season

Analysis after the 2016 season compared the data to the 2015 season to show the raised fences had very little effect on game play.

2015: Rockies Last in Away Game Runs Scored

From 2012 to 2015, the Colorado Rockies were last in the league for runs scored in away games.

February 2016: Outdoor Ice Hockey Games at Coors Field

In February 2016, Coors Field hosted three outdoor ice hockey games, including a college match between Denver Pioneers and Colorado College, and a NHL Stadium Series game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings, along with an alumni exhibition game.

August 7, 2016: Ichiro Suzuki's 3,000th MLB Hit

On August 7, 2016, Ichiro Suzuki collected his 3,000th MLB career hit at Coors Field, a seventh-inning triple off Rockies pitcher Chris Rusin.

2016: Analysis Shows New Fences Had Little Effect

Analysis after the 2016 season showed that the raised fences had very little effect on game play and the number of home runs was greater than the 2015 season.

2016: Coors Field Hosts NHL Stadium Series Game

In 2016, Coors Field hosted an outdoor hockey game as part of the NHL Stadium Series, along with numerous concerts.

2016: Outfield Fences Raised

Prior to the 2016 season, the Rockies raised two portions of the outfield fences to combat concerns about Coors Field being a home run friendly ballpark.

2017: Capital Improvements Planned

In 2017, a consultant determined Coors Field would require $200 million in capital improvements in the 2020s, leading to a long-term lease agreement.

2017: Lease Agreement Ensures Name Through 2047

In 2017, a lease agreement ensured the Coors Field name would remain at least through 2047.

2021: Coors Field Hosts MLB All-Star Game

In 2021, Coors Field hosted the MLB All-Star Game.

2021: MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field

In 2021, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game took place in Coors Field.

April 6, 2023: Eleven 1-0 Games in Coors Field History

As of April 6, 2023, there have been eleven 1–0 games in Coors Field history.

2025: Savannah Bananas Games at Coors Field

On August 9-10, 2025, the Savannah Bananas played two games of Banana Ball against the Firefighters at Coors Field, with the August 9 game televised by ESPN.