Utah at Folsom Field: Everything You Need to Know for Family Weekend
The Colorado Buffaloes host Utah this Saturday, October 17, at 8:15 p.m. at Folsom Field as part of Family Weekend at CU. Here is what to know before you head to the stadium. Family and friends attending the weekend, please be reminded you need to sit in your ticketed seat. You cannot join your student in the student section.
Plan your day: Use the interactive, comprehensive gameday map to find parking, Ralphie's Road, Chip's Kids Club Area, gates, and more.
Wear Gold. This week's theme is Gold Rush. Mark your calendar for Nov. 13 against Houston, when Buffs fans wear black.
Key Times for Saturday
- 2 p.m.: Parking lots open
- 5 p.m.: Ralphie's Road (food trucks, DJ and big screen) and Chip's Kids Club Area open
- 5:45 p.m.: Football team arrival at Ralphie's Road
- 6 p.m.: Gates open
- 6:45 p.m.: Ralphie arrives at Ralphie's Road
- 8 p.m.: Be in your seat for Ralphie's Run
- 8:15 p.m.: Kickoff
Fans are encouraged to enter early to avoid long lines and make sure they don't miss Ralphie's run and kickoff.
The Night Before: Pearl Street SLAMpede
The weekend starts Friday night with the inaugural Pearl Street SLAMpede. At 6:45 p.m., the traditional parade heads east down Pearl Street from 11th Street to the Boulder County Court House, led by the Tebo firetruck.
At 7:10 p.m., both basketball teams hold a pep rally with team introductions and speeches from men's head coach Tad Boyle and women's head coach JR Payne. The teams then compete in a 3-point shooting contest, a game of Knockout, and a dunk contest in front of a panel of judges. The event wraps up around 8:20 p.m. with autographs and photos with the players. A DJ, games, and giveaways run throughout the evening.
Pregame Fun
Ralphie's Road: Located on Colorado Avenue, Ralphie's Road is Colorado Athletics' official pregame street party, open to everyone. It opens at 5 p.m. with food trucks, a DJ, and a big screen showing the day's college football action.
Chip's Kids Club Area: This free family experience at Duane Field opens at 5 p.m. with inflatables for kids and games for the whole family.
Football Team Arrival: Welcome the Buffs at Ralphie's Road at 5:45 p.m. as they make their way to the locker room through Franklin Field.
Ralphie Arrival: Ralphie arrives in her trailer at Ralphie's Road around 6:45 p.m. Take photos with her handlers and sing the CU fight song to get her ready for her run.
New Merchandise: For this Saturday's game, there will be some new offerings for those who want to get outfitted in all of the latest Buffs gear. KADYLUXE, CU's premier women's knitwear label, will have an Airstream pop-up located at Duane Field, featuring elevated, officially licensed styles made for fall game days and so much more. Meanwhile, Branded Bills will also be coming to Ralphie's Road before the game. Stop by their tent and receive a FREE Ralphie's Road or 150th Anniversary Hat Pin, while supplies last, with every Branded Bills University of Colorado hat purchase at the Buffs Team Store! Ralphie's Road will also be the site of a b.Honey pop-up tent, which will feature an elevated collection of officially licensed CU silk scarves, cotton embroidered bandanas, and silk ribbon scarves, all designed to bring some luxury to game day and beyond.
Tickets and Parking
Tickets are still available for the Utah game. Download the Buffs Mobile App ahead of time to buy and manage tickets and get them into your phone's wallet.
Parking: Lots open at 2 p.m. All public lots on main campus are $35, paid by Text to Pay after you park. They fill first-come, first-served, and main campus public parking is very limited, so plan to arrive early. Mobile parking is available for select donor lots, and permit holders can transfer passes the same way they transfer mobile tickets. Season ticket holders with donor parking can also post a pass to SeatGeek through their ticket account if they can't attend.
Reserved tailgate spaces: Spaces on Benson Field are still available. Contact buffclub@colorado.edu.
ADA: Shuttles pick up in Lot 204 and drop off near the stadium's southeast entrance, starting three hours before kickoff.
Ride share: The ride share drop-off and pick-up is at Euclid and 18th. Alternate locations are the Safeway on Arapahoe and University Ave and Macky Dr.
Transferring tickets: Can't make it? In the Buffs Mobile App, go to the tickets tab, select manage tickets, choose transfer tickets, pick the game, and enter the recipient's email or mobile number. Prefer the website? Learn how here.
SeatGeek: SeatGeek is the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace of the Colorado Buffaloes. Season ticket holders can log in, go to "My Tickets," and select Sell on SeatGeek.
Know Before You Go
- Premium seating menus: Guests with premium seating can view the football premium seating menus ahead of the game.
- No re-entry: Once you're inside Folsom Field, you can't leave and come back.
- Clear bag policy: Folsom Field enforces a clear bag policy, and no lockers are available for rental. Review the Folsom Field Gameday Guide for permitted bags.
- Student entrance: Students enter through the plaza on the southwest side of the stadium. Follow the signs and give yourself plenty of time, as student traffic is expected to be heavy.
- Cashless: All transactions at the ticket office, concession stands, and merchandise areas are cashless.
- Fan Code of Conduct. CU asks all fans to honor the university's core values of honor, integrity, and respect and to stand "Shoulder to Shoulder" for a great experience for everyone.
For more on Family Weekend, visit the CU Boulder Family Weekend page, and check the Gameday Guide on CUBuffs.com for everything else you need at Folsom Field.
