History:
This $215 million park was originally designed to seat 43,800 but after Mile High Stadium had experienced record numbers in 1993-1994, Rockies ownership paid to increase the capacity to 50,200. Coors opened in 1995 and is the most difficult place to pitch in baseball because of the 5,200 ft field elevation. In 1999, Coors became the most prolific offensive ballpark ever created. The Rockies and their opponents combined for 303 homeruns which is the most ever in a season at one stadium with one or more tenants. The longest homerun ever in Coors field was a 496ft bomb by Mike Piazza. Coors field also hosted the 1998 All-Star game in which the American League won 13-8.

Playing Field:
120,000 sq feet of sod that covers the field is grown at Graff Turf Farms in Fort Morgan, Colo. It's a mixture of four bluegrass and two ryegrass strains. The playing field has 45 miles of wire that provides an underground heating system which enables groundskeepers to quickly melt any snow accumulation.

Coors Field Firsts
Official Game - April 26, 1995(Colorado beat Mets, 11-9)
Pitch - Bill Swift to Brett Butler at 5:38 P.M
Batter - Brett Butler
Hit - Brett Butler
Homerun - Rico Brogna
Grandslam - Todd Hundley
Stolen Base - Eric Young
Complete Game - Tom Glavine
Extra-Inning Game - April 26, 1995 vs New York Mets (Bichette hit a 3-run homer in the 14th)

2001 Attendance:
Home Games: 81
Total Attendance: 3,166,821
Percent Capacity: 77.9%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 10th
Per-Game Average: 39,096
Rank (by Average): 5th

2002 Attendance:
Home Games: 81
Total Attendance: 2,737,838
Percent Capacity: 67.3%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 12th
Per-Game Average: 33,800
Rank (by Average): 9th