Alright, so the Colorado Rockies just dropped their preliminary 2027 schedule, and get this: Opening Day is already slated for March 25th. That's assuming the MLBPAA and owners can actually keep it together and avoid any interruptions, which, let's be real, is always a nail-biter. But if it happens, baseball is back super early!
An Early Road Trip and a Coors Field Showdown
The Rockies are kicking off 2027 with some serious road warrior vibes. They're starting on the West Coast with a three-game set against the San Francisco Giants, then immediately heading south for another three games against the San Diego Padres. That's six straight road games right out of the gate! Talk about a brutal way to start the year. Then, finally, they get to come home to Coors Field on April 1st. And who's waiting for them? The Los Angeles Dodgers, for a four-game series, no less! This marks the fifth time in franchise history that the Rockies have faced the Dodgers for their Home Opener at Coors Field. The last time was 2022, where the Rockies actually lost the first game 5-3 but then turned around and snatched the next two, 3-2 and 9-4. You gotta love that kind of early-season drama! After the Dodgers, they'll round out their first home stand with a three-game set against the Miami Marlins.Interleague Powerhouses and a Mid-May Gap
As usual, the Rockies will be locked in with 13 games against their NL West rivals. Plus, they've got one home and one road series against every other team in the National League, which keeps things spicy. But check out the interleague matchups coming to Coors Field: the New York Yankees are in town for three games from July 26-28, which is always a massive draw. The Chicago Cubs are rolling in for Father's Day weekend, June 18-20, which is just perfect. And get this, the Toronto Blue Jays will be spending July 4th in Denver! Talk about some big-name visitors! They're also hosting the not-Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox, and Los Angeles Angels. One weird note, though: the only home National League series in May is a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates from May 17-19. That's a lot of road time or interleague action in the middle of the season. Finally, just a heads-up for those already planning their summer trips: the All-Star break is set for Wrigley Field in Chicago, running from July 12-15. Seriously, Opening Day 2027 is only 252 days away! You gotta wonder what kind of drama will be brewing by the time those Dodgers roll into Coors Field on April Fools' Day. Get ready, Colorado, it's gonna be a ride.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.