MLB All-Star Game In Denver: Events, Schedule, Closures

DENVER, CO — Denverites are welcoming fans from far and wide for the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which is set to be played Tuesday at Coors Field.

Bars, restaurants and venues in the city are hosting All-Star Game Week events, and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said he's "beyond excited" for the economic boost that the game is bringing.

"The summertime energy is back in Denver after a long, tough year and a half. Our residents and our businesses recognize that this is a phenomenal way to celebrate this special moment in our lives," Hancock said during a news conference Wednesday.

Reed Saunders, public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies, also welcomed fans during the news conference.

"I'm a Colorado native — I was here ... fortunate enough, to be in the stands for the All-Star Game in 1998 as a younger, thinner version of myself, and to be here in 2021 as a part of this year's All-Star Game as a member of the team is quite a thrill for me," Saunders said.

Denver Road Closures

Hancock urged people to take public transit this week, but if you must drive, there are some important road closures to be aware of:

Roadways are fully closed through 6 p.m. Friday:

• 14th Street: Stout Street to Welton Street.
• Welton Street: 12th Street to 14th Street.

The following stretches are accessible to local traffic only:

• 14th Street: Glenarm Street to Welton Street
• Welton Street: 14th Street to 15th Street
• California Street: 14th Street to 15th Street

Tuesday road closures in Coors Field area:

• Market Street: 20th Street to 22nd Street
• Blake St: 20th Street to 22nd Street
• 21st Street: Blake Street to Market Street

Tuesday closures in Sponsor Zone:

• Blake Street: 20th Street to 21st Street

Full road closures shown in red; yellow indicates the roads are open for local access only:

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Transit

RTD customers can plan their trips downtown here to find schedules and ticketing options.

The 16th Street Mall Ride is a free, hybrid vehicle that travels up and down the retail core of downtown Denver. Catch the ride at any intersection on 16th Street between Civic Center Station and Union Station — both stops provide access to other bus and train lines. Coors Field is several blocks from 16th Street.

Events

The 91st MLB All-Star Game is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. at Coors Field, but here are some other events that have been scheduled:

• BallPark Collective Stars and Stripes Streetfest, Tuesday
• MLB All-Star Play Ball Park: 10 a.m to 8 p.m., Colorado Convention Center
• MLB All-Star Sponsor Zone, 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Xcel lot (Blake Street and 20th/21st)
• 2021 MLB Draft (day 3), 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Rally Hotel Lobby
• All-Star Red (Purple) Carpet Show, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wynkoop Promenade

>> MLB event tickets can be purchased here.

Roster

The full American and National League rosters for the Midsummer Classic at Coors Field can be found here.

COVID-19 Safety

Hancock urged fans to get vaccinated before they come to celebrate the All-Star Game. Those who aren't vaccinated are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.

>> Learn more about MLB All-Star Week here.