Rent a Bus to Weidner Field: The Complete Transportation Guide

Downtown Colorado Springs on a Switchbacks match night is one of the best arguments for not driving. The crowd builds fast, the blocks around Weidner Field fill with fans hunting for parking before 6 PM, and by the time kickoff approaches, the Cimarron Street exit off I-25 is backed up from the interstate. If you're coordinating more than a few people, that's the point where "let's just meet there" unravels into a thread of texts about where everyone parked and how long the walk is.

A private charter bus or party bus short-circuits that whole scenario. One vehicle picks up your entire group at one address, drops everyone at the stadium entrance, and is waiting at the same spot when the final whistle blows.

This guide covers exactly how that works — drop-off logistics, the real downtown parking situation, route timing from Colorado Springs and beyond, vehicle sizes, pricing, and everything else you need to plan a group trip to Weidner Field.

TLDR: Weidner Field sits in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, where match-day parking fills fast and the Cimarron Street approach backs up early. One charter bus or party bus drops your group at the stadium entrance, skips the garage hunt, and picks everyone up when the match ends.

Why Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Weidner Field?

Weidner Field (111 W Cimarron St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903) is a purpose-built, soccer-specific stadium seating roughly 8,000 fans right in the urban core of Colorado Springs. That's what every Switchbacks supporter loves about it — the downtown energy, the compact atmosphere, the walkable bar scene on Tejon Street a few blocks north. And it's also exactly what makes getting there with a group a logistics puzzle.

Unlike a suburban stadium campus with acres of dedicated surface lots, Weidner Field is surrounded by city streets and shared downtown parking that serves a dozen other businesses and residents. On a sold-out match night, those spaces disappear before kickoff.

A party bus or charter bus removes that entire equation. Your group leaves from wherever makes sense — a house in Briargate, a hotel near the Colorado Springs Airport, a pregame stop in Manitou Springs — and arrives at the stadium as one coordinated group instead of a dozen people texting their separate ETAs from different parking garages. The bus is your pregame space: a party bus with its built-in bar and LED lighting turns the ride into the actual warmup; a minibus with reclining seats gives everyone room to pass snacks around before the opening whistle.

And when the match ends and downtown Colorado Springs is at its most congested, your group climbs aboard instead of circling garage ramps.

Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Weidner Field

Weidner Field sits along W Cimarron Street, which runs east-west through the southern edge of downtown Colorado Springs and connects directly to I-25 less than a mile to the west. On match days, passenger drop-off for charter buses and party buses is curbside along W Cimarron Street near the stadium entrance. The bus pulls up, your group unloads steps from the gate, and the bus moves off to stage at a nearby downtown lot while you're inside.

Pickup after the match is at the same curbside spot, confirmed in advance so everyone knows exactly where to meet when the final whistle blows.

Because Weidner Field is an urban venue rather than a suburban complex, there is no dedicated charter bus loop or bus bay — the drop-off is curbside, which is simple in practice. Cimarron Street handles the pull-up and quick unload, and the bus returns to the same point for pickup. Always confirm the current match-day drop-off approach, and check the Switchbacks' own match-day page at switchbacksfc.com for any traffic or entry updates before your group heads out.

Parking in Downtown Colorado Springs on Match Days

Here's what actually happens to parking near Weidner Field on a busy match night: the garages and surface lots within easy walking distance fill before kickoff, street parking on Cimarron and adjacent blocks turns competitive well before the opening whistle, and anyone who parks more than five or six blocks away is dealing with a slow, crowded exit after the match. The City of Colorado Springs Parking System Enterprise manages paid garages and surface lots throughout the downtown core — current rates run about $1/hour with a $12 daily max before 4 PM, and all city-operated garages and lots are free on Sundays; check current locations and availability at coloradosprings.gov/parking. But knowing the lots exist does not solve the problem of finding an open one on a Saturday match night in the middle of downtown when every restaurant, bar, and venue in the area is also drawing a crowd.

For a group of 20 or 30 people, the math does not work in favor of separate cars. Five or six vehicles means five or six separate parking decisions, five or six different walking routes to the entrance, and five or six drivers navigating the same congested exit at once. One charter bus or party bus solves all of that at once — a single rental, a single drop-off, and a single post-match pickup.

No one is the designated driver.

Getting to Weidner Field: I-25, Traffic & Timing

Almost every group arriving at Weidner Field comes via I-25 to the Cimarron Street exit, then east on Cimarron less than a mile to the stadium. That simplicity is also what makes the approach back up: on a match night, the Cimarron exit ramp stacks from the interstate as fans coming from both north and south funnel through the same corridor. The backup typically starts 60 to 90 minutes before kickoff for a well-attended match — earlier for a sold-out Saturday fixture against a high-profile opponent or when a summer event downtown overlaps with the game.

Here are approximate drive times from common starting points before match-day traffic:

Those off-peak estimates can double on a Friday-evening match when I-25 commuter traffic overlaps with the match-day flow from Denver and the northern suburbs. Groups traveling from Denver should add at least 20 to 30 minutes of buffer for a Friday night fixture, and more during July and August when I-25 through Monument and the Palmer Divide regularly carries summer construction with lane restrictions. CDOT's cotrip.org shows real-time road conditions on the I-25 corridor — a quick check before setting a Denver pickup time is worth it.

On the bus, that calculation is handled for you: the approach route gets sorted, the timing is managed, and the group rides without white-knuckling it through the Cimarron backup.

Every Way to Get to a Switchbacks Match — Compared

A private bus is not the only option, and for one or two people it often is not the best one. Here is an honest comparison of every way a group gets to Weidner Field:

For one or two people heading downtown on a match night, a rideshare or Mountain Metro is often the practical call — no reason to charter a bus for a pair. But the moment your group grows past five or six, the coordination cost of separate vehicles tips decisively toward one bus. That's especially true post-match: when hundreds of Switchbacks fans hit the Uber and Lyft apps at the same moment after the final whistle, surge pricing spikes downtown and wait times stretch out.

A charter bus or party bus is already staged and ready, with no surge, no per-head scramble, and no half the group waiting 20 minutes in the Colorado evening chill.

What Size Bus Does Your Group Need for Weidner Field?

Group sizes to Switchbacks matches vary — a small supporter crew of 12, a corporate outing of 40, a fan bus from Denver with everyone on board. Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com connects you to transportation providers serving Colorado Springs, so you can compare a full range of vehicles and only pay for what your group actually needs. Here is how the vehicle lineup maps to common group sizes:

For groups making the run from Denver or Pueblo, a full-size charter bus makes the most sense — the undercarriage bays hold luggage and gear, the onboard restroom eliminates a pit stop on I-25, and 56 seats spreads the per-person cost thin. For a local Colorado Springs group of 20 to 35 people going to the match as a celebration night, a party bus with its built-in bar and LED lighting turns the drive into the actual pregame. ADA-accessible vehicles are available from providers serving the area — just note the need when you submit your quote request, at least 48 hours before departure.

Charter Bus & Party Bus Rental Prices for Colorado Springs

Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com shows all-inclusive quotes online in under 30 seconds — no hidden fees, and you see the price before you ever commit. The final number depends on a few clear variables: vehicle size, total hours the bus is reserved (including pregame time and the post-match wait), the date, and your pickup location relative to the stadium.

To give you an idea — these are example ranges, not current market data or guaranteed quotes:

• Sprinter van or 14-passenger Sprinter limo: $120–$250/hour
• 15–20 passenger party bus: $150–$300/hour
• 20–30 passenger party bus: $200–$375/hour
• 35–50 passenger party bus / minibus: $250–$450/hour
• 40–56 passenger charter bus: $130–$275/hour, or $1,000–$2,200/day for longer runs from Denver or Pueblo

Pricing shifts with the date, event demand, and vehicle type — the best rates and best vehicle selection go to groups that book early. The closer you get to a sold-out match or a summer evening when multiple events are competing for the same downtown attention, the less flexibility you have. Check the Colorado Springs party bus prices page for current rate ranges, or call 719-741-2870 any time for a free, all-inclusive price quote at no obligation to you.

A Match-Day Example

To give you an idea: a group of 28 Switchbacks supporters books a 30-passenger party bus for a Saturday evening home match. Pickup at 5:30 PM from a house in Briargate, at Weidner Field by 6:15 PM — 45 minutes before a 7 PM kickoff. The bus drops the group curbside on Cimarron Street, then stages at a nearby downtown lot.

After the match ends around 9:15 PM, the bus returns to the same curbside spot. A 4-hour rental at that size might run approximately $900 to $1,300 all-inclusive — roughly $32 to $46 per person, with no one drawing straws for who stays sober to drive home. That's often less than what the group would spend on seven separate rideshare round trips once post-match surge pricing kicks in downtown.

What's Happening at Weidner Field in 2026

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (switchbacksfc.com) compete in the USL Championship, the second tier of soccer in the United States. The 2026 season runs from spring through fall, with home matches at Weidner Field typically scheduled on Friday evenings and Saturday nights from approximately March through October, followed by playoff rounds for qualifying teams. Check the current home schedule directly at the Switchbacks' official site for exact dates before you finalize your group's reservation.

Weidner Field also hosts concerts and community events outside the Switchbacks calendar. During July and August, the venue can see both soccer and entertainment programming overlap — which means downtown Colorado Springs parking pressure and local bus demand both spike during the same windows. The events and periods that drive the most demand for Colorado Springs group bus rentals through this site:

• Opening weekend (March/April 2026). First home match of the season draws both season-ticket holders and first-timers. Parking fills fastest when the novelty is high and the crowd is mixed with casual fans not familiar with the downtown parking situation. Book 3 to 4 weeks ahead minimum.
• Summer Saturday matches (June, July, August). Weekend evenings when the downtown core is already busy from restaurants, bars, and other events. Any match night when the Switchbacks are in playoff contention draws bigger crowds on short notice — these are the dates that push the local vehicle supply thin fastest.
• USL Championship playoff rounds (October/November). If the Switchbacks advance into the postseason, home playoff matches at Weidner Field fill the stadium fast and demand for Colorado Springs charter bus and party bus rentals spikes with very short lead time. Groups that wait until a playoff berth is officially confirmed often find the right-size vehicles already committed elsewhere. Book as early as the schedule permits.
• Summer concerts and events at Weidner Field. Watch the Switchbacks' official events calendar for non-soccer programming. Those dates combine match-night parking pressure with concert-crowd demand, and the local transportation supply gets committed faster on double-event weekends than on any regular fixture.

For groups traveling from Denver, check cotrip.org before setting your pickup time in July and August. The I-25 corridor through Monument and the Palmer Divide regularly carries summer construction with lane restrictions that add 20 to 45 minutes over the off-peak estimate — a reality the bus handles while your group rides instead of tracking CDOT alert texts.

Tips for Every Group Visiting Weidner Field

• Arrive before gates open. Weidner Field gates typically open 60 to 90 minutes before kickoff. Building that window into your bus pickup time means your group gets first pick of standing spots and time to grab food and drinks inside rather than sprinting from the parking garage at first whistle.
• Tack on Tejon Street. The bar and restaurant strip along Tejon Street, a few blocks from Weidner Field, is an easy and popular pregame stop. A party bus can drop the group on Tejon for a 45-minute pregame hour, then proceed to the stadium — it's one of the most common multi-stop match-night itineraries in downtown Colorado Springs.
• Colorado evenings cool off fast. Even on a July or August match night, temperatures in Colorado Springs can drop into the 50s after 8 PM. The stadium is open air, so layers are not optional — especially for groups coming in from warmer areas or traveling from lower elevations.
• Coordinate post-match pickup in advance. Agree on your curbside pickup location and pickup window before the match starts. When fans pour out of a sold-out stadium at the same time, having a specific meeting point — not a regrouping-by-text plan — saves everyone time in the post-game crowd.
• Check the match-day page before you go. Bag policies, gate opening times, and specific entry rules can vary by match at Weidner Field. The Switchbacks post current match-day information at switchbacksfc.com before every home game.
• Denver groups: add I-25 buffer. A Friday-evening pickup in Denver puts your bus on I-25 during the commuter rush and the match-day flow simultaneously. Plan for 90 to 100 minutes from central Denver for a 7 PM kickoff, not the off-peak 70-minute estimate. More if there's active construction through Monument.

Types of Groups That Rent Buses to Weidner Field

The same group transportation that works for a Switchbacks match covers every other group occasion in Colorado Springs. These are the trips that come in most often:

• Fan groups and supporter clubs. Organized Switchbacks fan sections and unofficial supporter groups who want one bus, one arrival, and one pickup — no one stuck coordinating separate rides after the final whistle. See Colorado Springs sporting event transportation for more.
• Corporate and client outings. Companies bringing staff or clients to a Switchbacks match as a team event. One bus, one invoice, no downtown parking headaches for anyone on the guest list. The Colorado Springs corporate event transportation page covers recurring shuttles and one-off group outings.
• Birthday and milestone celebrations. A Switchbacks match makes for a great built-in party backdrop, and a party bus turns the ride itself into an extension of the night. See Colorado Springs birthday party bus rentals for details.
• Bachelor and bachelorette groups. Pregame drinks on Tejon Street, the match itself, and a post-match stop on the way home — all without anyone behind the wheel. Colorado Springs bachelor and bachelorette transportation handles the full night.
• Out-of-town groups from Denver, Pueblo, or beyond. A Denver charter bus or Pueblo party bus for groups wanting the Colorado Springs match experience without the late-night I-25 drive home on their own.
• Youth sports and school groups. Coaches and parents organizing group travel for youth soccer teams or students attending a Switchbacks match as a sports experience. Colorado Springs school and group event transportation handles the logistics, including ADA-accessible options on request.

Weidner Field is also an easy anchor for a full-day Colorado Springs group itinerary. A bus can run a morning stop at Garden of the Gods, lunch in Manitou Springs, an afternoon at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and an evening Switchbacks match — all on one vehicle, with one coordinated pickup at the end of the night. That's a difficult itinerary to pull off cleanly across five separate cars.

The Colorado Springs group transportation services page covers multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Bus to Weidner Field

Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Weidner Field?

Drop-off for charter buses and party buses is curbside along W Cimarron Street near the Weidner Field entrance, accessed via the I-25 Cimarron Street exit less than a mile west of the stadium. The bus pulls up, your group unloads steps from the gate, and the bus moves to a nearby downtown lot for staging. Pickup after the match is at the same curbside point, confirmed in advance so there is no confusion in the post-match crowd.

Always verify the current match-day drop-off approach, and check the Switchbacks' official site for any match-day traffic or entry updates before you leave.

Is there dedicated bus parking at Weidner Field?

Weidner Field is an urban downtown venue — there is no large on-site bus lot like you'd find at a suburban stadium campus. The bus drops your group curbside on Cimarron Street, then stages at available downtown parking while you are at the match. The City of Colorado Springs Parking System Enterprise (coloradosprings.gov/parking) lists current garage and lot locations downtown.

Confirm staging logistics in advance so the pickup is coordinated before the match ever starts.

How much does it cost to rent a bus to a Switchbacks match at Weidner Field?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours, the date, and your pickup location. To give you an idea: small party buses (15–20 passengers) run approximately $150–$300/hour; mid-size party buses (20–30 passengers) run $200–$375/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $250–$450/hour; and full-size charter buses (40–56 passengers) run $130–$275/hour. A 4-hour rental for a Colorado Springs group of 28 might come to roughly $900 to $1,300 all-inclusive.

The fastest way to get an accurate number for your specific date and group size is the online quote tool, or call 719-741-2870 any time for a free, all-inclusive price with no obligation.

How far in advance should I book a bus to Weidner Field?

For regular-season Switchbacks matches, 2 to 3 weeks of lead time is usually workable — but earlier booking always means better vehicle selection and rates. For playoff matches, high-demand summer fixtures, and any weekend when a concert or major event overlaps with the Switchbacks schedule, book as soon as your date is confirmed. Colorado Springs is a smaller market than Denver, which means the local vehicle supply gets committed faster when multiple events compete for it at the same time.

Can a bus make a stop on Tejon Street before the match?

Yes — multi-stop itineraries are easy to arrange. A common Switchbacks match-night run picks the group up at their starting point, stops on Tejon Street for a pregame hour at a bar or restaurant, then drops everyone at Weidner Field before kickoff. A post-match Tejon Street stop before the ride home is equally straightforward.

Just include those stops when you request your quote so the total hours reflect the full itinerary.

What is the best route from Denver to Weidner Field?

The standard route is I-25 south from Denver, then the Cimarron Street exit into downtown Colorado Springs, east on Cimarron less than a mile to the stadium. It's direct, but the Cimarron exit backs up on match nights — plan for 90 to 100 minutes from central Denver on a Friday-evening fixture, not the 70-minute off-peak estimate. Check cotrip.org before setting your pickup time in summer months, when I-25 through Monument sometimes carries active lane restrictions from construction projects on the corridor.

Is public transit a good option for a group going to Weidner Field?

Mountain Metro Transit operates bus service in Colorado Springs with routes serving the downtown corridor, and individual riders familiar with the network can use it. For a group of 15 or more, coordinating arrivals, managing the crowd on and off buses, and timing post-match connections makes it significantly more complicated than a single private vehicle. There is no light rail or commuter rail to downtown Colorado Springs.

For groups, a private charter bus or party bus is the practical choice — one pickup, one drop-off, one return.

Are ADA-accessible buses available for Weidner Field trips?

Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles are available through transportation providers serving Colorado Springs. Note your accessibility needs in the quote request at least 48 hours before departure and the right vehicle can be arranged. Confirm accessible entry gate details with the Switchbacks directly before your match day so your group knows which entrance to use.

Can transportation be booked for other Colorado Springs venues on the same trip?

Absolutely. A party bus or charter bus can cover a full Colorado Springs weekend without any complicated coordination: a Broadmoor World Arena concert one night and a Weidner Field match the next, or a full-day run that includes Pikes Peak before the match and a post-match stop downtown before the ride home. Multi-day and multi-stop packages are easy to build.

The Colorado Springs group transportation services page has the full picture of what's possible.

What is the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2026 schedule?

The Switchbacks publish their current home match schedule at switchbacksfc.com. The USL Championship season runs from spring through October, with home matches typically on Friday evenings and Saturday nights. Playoff rounds extend into late October and November for qualifying teams.

Check the official schedule for exact dates before you book your group, especially if you're planning travel from Denver or Pueblo where a specific match night matters for your departure window.

Book a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Weidner Field Today

A night at Weidner Field is the best kind of Colorado Springs group outing — an electric downtown soccer atmosphere, a walkable city surrounding it, and the kind of match energy that's worth planning around. Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com connects you to charter buses, party buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans through transportation providers serving Colorado Springs and the Front Range, so one request covers your drop-off at the stadium entrance and your pickup when the final whistle blows. No downtown parking hunt, no post-match rideshare surge, no one stuck navigating the Cimarron exit gridlock on their own.

Use the online quote tool to compare vehicle options in under 30 seconds, or call 719-741-2870 any time for a free, all-inclusive price quote at no obligation. If your group has Air Force Academy game days on the calendar too, the same Colorado Springs bus network covers that run. And if the Switchbacks season has your group planning a longer Colorado Springs stay, the Ford Amphitheater transportation guide and the Boot Barn Hall group guide cover the other major Colorado Springs venues your night-out itinerary might include.