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Boulder, Colorado - Folsom Field - Gold and Black - Ralphie

The Ralphie run before each half is the best live tradition in the sport, with the Flatirons behind the west stands.

A mountain-backed bowl at altitude with the best live pregame tradition in the sport and the Flatirons filling the skyline.

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Stadium
Folsom Field
Capacity
50,183
Opened
1924
Conference
Big 12
How to watch

Broadcast and streaming

A mix of conference network windows and national afternoon slots, with more primetime exposure in years the program is ranked.

Conference network

ESPN and FOX family carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.

National windows

Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.

Out-of-market

A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.

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Tickets

What tickets actually cost you in planning

Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.

  • Demand has increased significantly for ranked or nationally relevant matchups; book well ahead for those, but non-conference September dates remain reasonable.
  • Boulder hotel supply is small, so nearby Louisville and Broomfield fill in as overflow on busy weekends.
  • The Flatiron Flyer bus from Denver is a cheap and reliable way to skip parking and traffic around Folsom Field.

Where to sit

The east side faces the mountain view; the west side picks up afternoon shade first, which matters more than it sounds like at altitude.

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Traditions

What makes a Colorado Saturday different

Ralphie's Run

The live buffalo mascot's sprint around the field before kickoff and at halftime is worth being in your seat early for; it is one of the signature moments in college football.

Fight song at the Flatirons

The band and crowd treat the mountain backdrop as part of the show, especially for afternoon kickoffs with the sun on the peaks.

Tailgating

  • The Franklin Field and Kittredge lots are the main areas and sell out in advance.
  • Pearl Street downtown is a 20-minute walk and the better postgame plan.

Hydrate more than you think you need to at this elevation, and bring sun protection regardless of the forecast.

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Travel and stay

  • Denver (DEN) is about an hour; the Flatiron Flyer bus runs to Boulder cheaply.
  • Boulder hotel supply is small. Louisville and Broomfield are the overflow.

Weather: Altitude and sun are both stronger than they feel at just over 5,300 feet; sunscreen and water matter even on a cool-looking day, and afternoon storms are common in September.

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Around the game

Beyond the stadium in Boulder, Colorado

  • Pearl StreetThe pedestrian mall downtown is a 20-minute walk from the stadium and the better postgame plan than the lots.
  • Flatirons trailheadsSeveral trailheads sit minutes from campus for a morning hike before an afternoon kickoff.

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Stadium

Folsom Field

Capacity 50,183Opened 1924Boulder, Colorado

A mountain-backed bowl at over 5,300 feet with the Flatirons in full view.

  • - Altitude and sun are both stronger than they feel. Sunscreen and water are not optional.
  • - The east side has the mountain view; the west side has afternoon shade.
FAQ

Colorado questions

What channel is Colorado on?
A mix of conference network windows and national afternoon slots, with more primetime exposure in years the program is ranked.
How hard is it to get Colorado tickets?
Demand has increased significantly for ranked or nationally relevant matchups; book well ahead for those, but non-conference September dates remain reasonable.
Where should I sit at Folsom Field?
The east side faces the mountain view; the west side picks up afternoon shade first, which matters more than it sounds like at altitude.
What is the weather like for a Colorado home game?
Altitude and sun are both stronger than they feel at just over 5,300 feet; sunscreen and water matter even on a cool-looking day, and afternoon storms are common in September.
Where should I tailgate at Folsom Field?
The Franklin Field and Kittredge lots are the main areas and sell out in advance.
What is the best airport for a Colorado game?
Denver (DEN) is about an hour; the Flatiron Flyer bus runs to Boulder cheaply.
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