Colorado University Athletics
Colorado Unveils Home Football Game Themes in Conjunction with Mini-Plans Going On Sale!
April 14, 2026 | Football
Colorado Athletics has unveiled the themes that will be a part of all six home football games, including the return of fan-favorites like the Black & Gold Stripe Out and a halftime drone show. Two-game mini plans are also on sale beginning today, giving fans the chance to lock in their seats to any two home games of their choice, excluding Family Weekend, before single-game tickets go on sale on May 5.
The home schedule kicks off with "Buffs Wear White" on Sept. 12 against Weber State before CU celebrates Homecoming and the 150th Anniversary of the university on Oct. 3. Fans attending the homecoming game against Texas Tech will be striping out the stadium in black and gold for what is one of most anticipated games of the 2026 Big 12 schedule.
Family weekend and Latin & Hispanic Heritage Celebration take place on Oct. 17 when the Buffaloes host Utah in the annual "Gold Rush" game followed by a Halloween match-up against Kansas State on Oct. 31 that features Military Appreciation and a CU Hall of Fame Celebration.
The home slate wraps up with two games in November, including a Friday night tussle with the Houston Cougars on Nov. 13. In addition to a "Buffs Wear Black" game, halftime festivities will include a spectacular drone show in partnership with the Colorado Tourism Office. Finally, the 2026 regular season comes to a close on Nov. 28 with Senior Day and Fan Appreciation against UCF.
With a full lineup of fun themes, it's also a great time to purchase a Pick Two mini-plan. Fans can choose between any two home games, excluding the Family Weekend game on Oct. 17, for one affordable price. For more information or to purchase, please visit the football ticket page.
The home schedule kicks off with "Buffs Wear White" on Sept. 12 against Weber State before CU celebrates Homecoming and the 150th Anniversary of the university on Oct. 3. Fans attending the homecoming game against Texas Tech will be striping out the stadium in black and gold for what is one of most anticipated games of the 2026 Big 12 schedule.
Family weekend and Latin & Hispanic Heritage Celebration take place on Oct. 17 when the Buffaloes host Utah in the annual "Gold Rush" game followed by a Halloween match-up against Kansas State on Oct. 31 that features Military Appreciation and a CU Hall of Fame Celebration.
The home slate wraps up with two games in November, including a Friday night tussle with the Houston Cougars on Nov. 13. In addition to a "Buffs Wear Black" game, halftime festivities will include a spectacular drone show in partnership with the Colorado Tourism Office. Finally, the 2026 regular season comes to a close on Nov. 28 with Senior Day and Fan Appreciation against UCF.
With a full lineup of fun themes, it's also a great time to purchase a Pick Two mini-plan. Fans can choose between any two home games, excluding the Family Weekend game on Oct. 17, for one affordable price. For more information or to purchase, please visit the football ticket page.
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