The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will play for their first-ever United Soccer League championship on Saturday.

The Switchbacks ended the regular season as a second seed, their highest finish ever, and scored 52 points. This high seed guaranteed them homefield advantage for the first two games of the playoffs.

This past Saturday, the Switchbacks beat Las Vegas in the conference finals, propelling them into their first championship game. Because they’re a higher seed than their opponent (No. 5 Rhode Island FC), they retain homefield advantage.

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Here’s what to know ahead of Saturday’s game:

Ticket prices, how to watch and more:

• Kickoff is at 10 a.m.

• CBS will broadcast the game and stream it on Paramount+. The Gazette’s media partner KOAA will also stream the game and has a guide on how to set up a smart TV or smartphone to watch.

• Tickets start at $121 on SeatGeek and are listed for as much as $350 for club seats, as of 3 p.m. Tuesday.

• Weather: The National Weather Service forecast shows a mostly sunny day with a high near 56 and light winds. Weather in Colorado can change rapidly, however, so attendees should double-check before leaving and come prepared.

Fan zone, tailgating and food:

• The Sea of Cyan: The official fan zone of the Switchbacks that shuts down Sahwatch Street on the east side of the stadium. Vendors rotate; there is no official announcement on Saturday’s participants. Last week saw Diversus Health, Pride Soccer Club, Soccer Shots, D1, and The Brick Van.

• Food options at Wiedner Field will be updated to reflect the early morning game and fans can expect breakfast items like chicken and waffles. 

• The Trailheads, the Switchbacks’ official supporters’ group, will host a tailgate at the northwest corner of Cimarron and Sahwatch Streets, according to the group’s social media. The tailgate starts at 7 a.m. The stadium also has a wide selection of food and beverages for those attending in person. Fans are encouraged to attend both the tailgate and the Sea of Cyan.

• For those not attending the game, Jack Quinn’s pub will host a pregame brunch party and a watch party as the Switchbacks play. Doors open at 9 a.m., according to a post by the Switchback’s on X.

Getting there:

• Parking: Weidner Field has distributed parking options. Fans can park at six garages and four surface lots within a roughly 12-minute walk to Weidner Field, according to the stadium’s website.

• PikeRide will have bikes ready to go for fans attending the game. The local non-profit announced Thursday that there will be a code to redeem a free 20-minute bike ride on game day. In order to get the free ride, potential riders should download the PikeRide app and enter the code “GOOOAL.” The Mountain Metro Transit bus service has three stops near Weidner Field for its free downtown shuttle, the Zeb, which runs up and down south Tejon Street.

• Weidner Field’s main entrance is on the corner of Cimarron and Sahwatch Streets. There is a second entrance on West Moreno Avenue at Sahwatch Street. The McDivitt Club entrance is at the southwest side of the stadium on Sierra Madre Street and the Phil Long Club entrance is on the northwest side – also on Sierra Madre Street.

There will be more announcements to come ahead of Saturday’s game and this list will be updated.