MLS Team Weather Playbook

Colorado Rapids Weather Playbook: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Elevation

By Kevin Roth, sports meteorologist. Weather guide for DFS players and bettors.

Home advantage

Colorado Rapids play at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City near Denver. Open-air setting at over 5,200 feet of elevation — thin air affects ball flight and player endurance.

Road environments

Western Conference road environments span Pacific Northwest rain, California marine, Texas heat, Kansas City plains.

Weather angle

Mile-high elevation is the everyday factor. Ball moves faster through thin air. Late-season cold-front weather and snow risk are the main variables.