October 30, 2026 | Football, Gameday
Colorado vs. Kansas State: Know Before You Go
The University of Colorado will host Kansas State this Saturday, October 31 at noon at Folsom Field for Military Appreciation and the Buffs Halloween Bash!
Buffs Halloween Bash
Get ready, Buffs! Folsom Field is turning into a full-blown Halloween party, and you're invited to the whole thing. Come in costume, because the Buffs Halloween Bash is built for the whole family. Kick things off with the Halloween Parade at 10 a.m. at Duane Field, complete with trick or treating and a free clear bag for the kids' candy haul. Inside the stadium, expect spooky fun throughout Folsom Field. We'll also continue to celebrate Military Appreciation and honor those who serve.
Gates will open at 10 a.m. Fans are encouraged to enter early to avoid long lines and to make sure they don't miss Ralphie's run and kickoff.
There is no re-entry to Folsom Field. Once you enter, you cannot leave and come back in. Folsom Field also has a clear bag policy, and no lockers are available for rental. Please review the Folsom Field Gameday Guide for permitted bags.
What to Wear: Costumes Encouraged
Wear your Halloween costume! To keep the day safe and fun for everyone, no masks and no weapons or prop weapons of any kind, including toy guns, swords and fake knives. Costumes are subject to inspection at the gate, and staff have the final say.
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Special Ticket Offer
Tickets are still available for the Buffs Halloween Bash. Get the special ticket offer here before it disappears.
Gameday Information
Halloween Parade and Trick or Treating
Dress up and join the Halloween Parade at 10 a.m. at Duane Field. Trick or treating follows, and every child in the parade gets a free clear bag for their candy haul.
Ralphie's Run
Be in your seat by 11:45 a.m. to catch the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and the best mascot in college sports, Ralphie, who runs at 11:57 a.m.!
Ralphie's Road
Located on Colorado Avenue, Ralphie's Road is the official pregame street party of Colorado Athletics and is open to everyone. It opens at 9 a.m. with food trucks, a DJ and a big screen for the day's college football action. The street party closes at 11:15 a.m.
Football Team Arrival
Welcome the team as they arrive at Ralphie's Road at 9:30 a.m. and make their way to the locker room through Franklin Field.
Ralphie Arrival
Ralphie will make an appearance in her trailer at Ralphie's Road at approximately 10:30 a.m. Come take pictures with her handlers and sing the CU fight song to get her ready for her big run!
Parking and Travel
Parking
Parking lots open at 8 a.m. All public parking lots on main campus are [$35], Text to Pay after you park. Lots fill first-come, first-served, and main campus public parking is very limited.
ADA
ADA shuttles pick up in Lot 204 and drop off near the southeast entrance of the stadium, starting three hours before kickoff.
Reserved Tailgate Spaces
Reserved tailgate spaces on Benson Field are still available. Contact buffclub@colorado.edu.
Mobile Parking
Mobile parking is available for select donor lots. Permit holders can download and transfer parking just as they do mobile game tickets. Season Ticket Holders with Donor parking can also post their parking pass directly to SeatGeek if they can't make a game.
Ride Share
Drop-off and pick-up is at Euclid and 18th (alternates: Safeway on Arapahoe; University Ave and Macky Dr.).
