Gameday Guide

Folsom Field

Boulder, Colorado · Colorado

GATES
2h before
TRANSIT
Bus
CAPACITY
50,183

What size bag can I bring?

Clear bag
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Review the official bag policy before you arrive.

Teams that play here

Plan your visit

Parking lots open for football game parking five (5) hours prior to kickoff, and no earlier than 8:00 a.m.

Getting in

Gates. Entrances to Folsom Field open 2hrs prior to kickoff. CU Students enter via the Student Entrance (south side, Colorado Avenue) which opens 2.5 hours prior to kickoff; general public and premium club areas open 2 hours prior to kickoff.
Transit. Buff Buses shuttle from East Campus begins 3 hours prior to gates opening and ends about 1 hour post game (issues: 303-492-7152 or text for assistance 720-812-1769)
Tailgating. Designated tailgate zones at Folsom Field: Fan Fest Tailgate and Chip's Kids Club at Duane Field, Franklin Field Tailgate Zone at Franklin Field, and Benson Tailgate Zone at Benson Field. The Franklin Field Tailgate Zone is an 'Aluminum Only' zone (no glass beverage containers allowed); fans may bring and prepare their own food and beverages, with approximately 110 pre-reserved spaces around Franklin Field, each defined by a 10ft x 10ft CU tent. Franklin Field Tailgate Zone parking on Level P1 of Lot 391 is first-come, first-served beginning six (6) hours prior to kickoff, but no earlier than 8AM (subject to change for non-Saturday home games). Fans may bring and prepare their own food; if using a grill for food preparation, SevenSouth coordinates the best arrangement for transportation and storage. RV parking available in Lot 544 (east campus); $120 (credit card) paid on game day; not available for pre-purchase; overnight parking not allowed on campus.
Accessibility. Accessible parking in Lot 204 (18th Street & Euclid Avenue); state ADA placard or license plate required; $35 Text to Pay. A wheelchair-accessible shuttle runs continuously between Lot 204 and the Southwest Entrance for three hours before and one hour after the game. Additional accessible parking arrangements: call Parking Services Events Parking at 303-735-PARK (7275). ADA seating at top of sections 103, 104, 114 (any entrance). Wheelchairs available from Guest Relations. Kulture City sensory-inclusive certified; sensory bags checked out at the Gate 5 Guest Services kiosk.
Entry. Prohibited: Bags or containers larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, Hard & soft sided coolers of any size or style, Firearms or weapons of any type; including handguns carried in accordance w/ the Colorado Conceal & Carry Act., Parts of weapons of any kind (including actual, simulated, toy, or replica weapons, firearms, ammunition, self-defense sprays, fireworks or incendiary devices, explosives, fuel, knives (of any size), stun guns/tasers, sticks, bats, poles & any object with a blade), Hazardous items including, but not limited to, fuels, torches, lighter fluid, chemicals, paint, batteries, or aerosols, Selfie/GoPro sticks, flags on poles, other types of sticks, poles or similar objects that can be used as a weapon, Drones (UAS-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) or model aircraft, Non-factory sealed beverages or filled liquid containers including but not limited all thermoses/metal water bottles/Hydro Flask & Stanleys, Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs (including medical marijuana, vape pens, cartridges or any other smoking paraphernalia), Glass, metal bottles or cans, Full size strollers and car seat carrier, Umbrellas of any size, Artificial noise makers such as whistles, air horns, thunderstix or any other item used to make artificial noise, Laser pointing devices, flashlights, or glowsticks, Any unapproved signs or banners, Professional grade video or camera equipment (e.g. telephoto lenses), tripods, or monopods., Footballs, frisbees, inflatable balls, Bikes, scooters, skateboards or skates, Pets / animals (with the exception of service animals), Electric or battery-operated apparel with AA, C or D cell batteries are NOT allowed., Laptops, iPads, GoPros or any other consumer electronics, Any item(s) deemed dangerous or unacceptable by security. All patrons are subject to security screening prior to entering the stadium gates, which may include walk-through metal detectors, electronic wanding and inspection of bags or other personal items.

Parking lots

Main campus public lots. $35 Text to Pay after you park; first-come, first-served; main campus public parking is very limited and will fill each game
East campus (off Colorado Avenue & Discovery Drive). $20 Text to Pay; free shuttle to/from the stadium begins three hours prior to kickoff and runs one hour after the game
Lot 204 (18th Street and Euclid Avenue). Accessible/ADA parking; state ADA placard or license plate required; $35 Text to Pay; wheelchair-accessible shuttle to Southwest Entrance
Lot 544 (east campus). RV parking; $120 (credit card) paid on game day; not available for pre-purchase; overnight parking not allowed on campus
Lot 391 (Ford/Indoor Practice Facility garage). Franklin Field Tailgate Zone season parking permit; entrance off Folsom Avenue at NE corner of IPF; Level P1 first-come, first-served beginning six hours prior to kickoff, no earlier than 8AM

Food worth the line

Concessions areas are located in Balch Fieldhouse, the Southwest plaza, the East concourse, the Rooftop and premium seating areas. Concession stands open two hours prior to kickoff until 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. All concessions at Folsom Field are cashless. Alcohol can be purchased at designated vendor locations throughout the stadium. A Folsom Field Food & Beverage Guide is available.

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Folsom Field?

Folsom Field requires a clear bag.

Does Folsom Field require a clear bag?

Yes. Folsom Field enforces a clear bag policy.

When do gates open at Folsom Field?

Entrances to Folsom Field open 2hrs prior to kickoff.

Where do you park for a Colorado game?

Folsom Field has on-site lots including Main campus public lots, East campus (off Colorado Avenue & Discovery Drive), Lot 204 (18th Street and Euclid Avenue), Lot 544 (east campus), Lot 391 (Ford/Indoor Practice Facility garage). Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.

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