Alright folks, so the other day I saw some buzz online about military discounts for Rockies games. Sounded great, right? Cheap tickets for our heroes. But honestly, I’ve been burned before by deals that look too good to be true. Figured I’d actually dig in myself and see what’s real. No fluff, just me chasing down the facts.
Where I Started: Skepticism Mode
First thing I did was jump on the official Rockies website. You know, the place that should have the real info. Total confusion. Couldn’t find anything clearly labeled “Military Discount” anywhere obvious on the ticketing pages or promotions section. Like it was hiding or something. That immediately made me go, “Hmm, sketchy.” Do they even offer this?
Hitting the Phones: Calling for Backup
Alright, website failing me, time for the old school approach. Grabbed my phone and dialed the main Rockies ticket office number. Got put on hold (classic), but finally got a real person. Straight up asked them: “Hey, do you guys offer verified military discounts?“
- The good news: YES. They confirmed it exists.
- The messy news: NO, you usually CAN’T just buy it online easily yourself.
The rep explained it works different ways depending on the game:
- Sometimes they have specific “Military Appreciation” games where vets or active duty can buy discounted tickets in advance through certain links, BUT you gotta have the proof (like a Veterans Advantage card or Military ID).
- Other times, especially for regular games, discounts might ONLY be available AT THE BOX OFFICE. Like, physically showing up with your ID.
- He also mumbled something about potential group deals coordinated through military bases.
My takeaway? It’s not some one-click discount code floating around. It’s tied to in-person verification or special events.
The Crucial Step: ID Check is King
Okay, so the discount seems legit if you jump through their hoops. But the big thing hammered home? They will check your ID. Whether buying discounted tickets for an appreciation game online (they require ID verification during purchase or sometimes pick-up) or walking up to the box office, you MUST have valid military ID or proof of veteran status (like DD214 plus photo ID, or a VA card). The rep made that super clear – no ID, no discount. Period. This isn’t one of those “honor system” things where you click a button saying you’re military. They verify.
The Verdict: Legit, But Work for It
So after calling, waiting, asking questions… here’s the deal:
- Discount exists? YES.
- Is it a scam? NO, it’s real savings if you qualify.
- Is it super easy? Honestly, NO. You gotta either:
- Find & buy for a specific “Military Appreciation” game online with ID proof, OR
- Walk up to the box office BEFORE game day (or maybe same-day, subject to availability) with your ID.
- Third-party sites promising “military discounts” without ID checks? AVOID THEM. They’re almost certainly fake or misleading.
Bottom line: Rockies military discounts ARE legitimate savings, but it ain’t convenient. You gotta put in the legwork, have your papers ready, and buy through official channels. Hopefully this saves some fellow military folks time and hassle. Cheers!
