Timbers Travel to Face Colorado Rapids

Portland Timbers take on Colorado Rapids in first road match of 2026 season

Mar. 3, 2026 at 2:47am

The Portland Timbers are set to face the Colorado Rapids in their first away match of the 2026 season. The game will be played at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park and will be broadcast live on Apple TV with a 1:30pm PT kickoff.

Why it matters

This early-season road match against a Western Conference rival will be an important test for the Timbers as they look to build on their opening night win and establish themselves as a contender in the MLS this year.

The details

The Timbers are coming off a victory in their season opener and will now face the challenge of playing their first road game against the Colorado Rapids. Fans can watch the match live on Apple TV or listen on the radio, and the team has also partnered with over 90 pubs across the region that will be showing the game.

  • The match kicks off at 1:30pm PT on Saturday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Portland Timbers

The Portland Timbers are a professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Colorado Rapids

The Colorado Rapids are a professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer (MLS) and is based in Commerce City, Colorado.

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What’s next

The Timbers will look to build on their opening night win and establish themselves as a contender in the MLS this season.

The takeaway

This early-season road match against a Western Conference rival will be an important test for the Timbers as they look to make a strong start to the 2026 MLS season.