About this place

The Third Home — and the First Purpose-Built One

Before DSG Park, the Rapids played in two enormous American football venues — Mile High Stadium from 1996 to 2001, and Invesco Field at Mile High until 2006. But in 2004, a bold vision emerged: to build a soccer-specific stadium surrounded by youth fields, retail developments, and a civic center, all part of a $130 million plan. With Commerce City voters backing $65 million in infrastructure improvements, construction broke ground in late 2005 near the former Stapleton International Airport, adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

A year later, Dick’s Sporting Goods secured the naming rights with a 20-year agreement, and in April 2007, the Rapids christened the stadium with a 2–1 win over D.C. United, as Herculez Gomez etched his name into history by scoring the first official goal on the pitch.

High Elevation, Cold Nights, and Big Moments

With a seating capacity of 18,061 for soccer and up to 27,000 for concerts, DSG Park has hosted more than just regular season matches. The stadium’s altitude and frequent snow-covered games have added to its reputation as one of the league’s toughest away days. In its debut year, the venue hosted the 2007 MLS All-Star Game, where the MLS squad defeated Celtic FC of Scotland.

The Rapids’ first home playoff match at DSG came on October 28, 2010, with a narrow 1–0 victory over the Columbus Crew. Just weeks later, a packed crowd witnessed the club defeating the San Jose Earthquakes, setting the stage for their first-ever MLS Cup.

More Than a Stadium — A Mile High Landmark

Owned by Commerce City and operated by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (owners of the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Mammoth), DSG Park is more than a sports venue — it’s part of the city’s identity. With its network of soccer fields surrounding the main stadium, it also serves as a hub for youth development and community engagement.

In a league known for flashy downtown arenas, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park stands apart — rugged, open to the elements, and proudly Coloradan. It’s a place where altitude and attitude collide, and where the Colorado Rapids have forged some of their most iconic moments.