AT&T Black & Gold Weekend: Know Before You Go!

The University of Colorado's annual spring extravaganza, AT&T Black & Gold Weekend, is taking on an added dimension with activities throughout the weekend designed to engage the community and share in the excitement of being a Buff! With so much taking place, this is everything you need to know before coming to the CU campus on Friday and Saturday.

Please note, there is no re-entry into the stadium during the spring football game. Folsom Field has a clear bag policy in place and no lockers are available for rental.

Please review the Folsom Field Gameday Guide for information on what bags are permitted in the stadium.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10
YOUTH FOOTBALL AND GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL GAMES
For the first time, AT&T Black & Gold Weekend will feature youth boys and girls football and flag football games. Fans are welcome to watch all the match-ups, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on football fields throughout the CU Athletics Complex, including inside Folsom Field.

SPECIAL ATHLETICS FACILITIES TOURS
Buffs fans can also go behind the scenes with facility tours of the UCHealth Champions Center and Folsom Field. These tours include the Ford Practice Facility, Athletics Administration Offices, and an up close photo opportunity with the Heisman Trophies and Athletics Legacy Hall. Tours will be offered Thursday afternoon at 4 pm and Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. and fans can purchase their tour reservation HERE.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

PARKING
Select parking lots will open at 7 a.m. for the youth football games, with all lots opening at 9 a.m. To learn more about parking for the spring football game and all the events taking place around Black & Gold Weekend, please visit the spring football special events parking page. All Public Parking Lots on main campus are $10 Text to Pay per vehicle after you park. Parking lots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, main campus public parking is very limited and will fill up.

ADA parking is available in Lot 360 adjacent to the stadium.

YOUTH FOOTBALL & GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL SHOWCASE
Two days of youth football and girls flag football competition will culminate with games on Saturday morning, starting at 8 a.m., including a special showcase inside Folsom Field. The public is welcome to come and watch, but those attending games at Folsom must enter through Gate 13, which opens at 8 a.m., and the clear bag policy is in effect.

JUNIOR BUFFS SPIRIT CLINIC
Kids ages 6-12 can learn a fun and high-energy routine from current CU Cheerleaders and Dancers from 8-10 a.m. in the Ford Practice Facility and then perform that routine at halftime of the spring football game inside Folsom Field! Registration for the clinic is $100 and will close Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m.

FIELD DAY PRESENTED BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO
Field Day presented by Children's Hospital Colorado gives kids in 8th grade and younger a chance to interact with Buffs student-athletes while participating in fun skills and fitness activities. The fun starts at 11 a.m. on Franklin Field and includes inflatables as well as yard games and coloring stations for kids. Field Day participation is free, but registration is required.

COLORADO LACROSSE VS. CINCINNATI
Come cheer on the 15th-ranked Buffs women's lacrosse team when they take on conference rival Cincinnati at noon at Kittredge Field. Admission is free to see the 8-3 Buffaloes battle the Bearcats.

RALPHIE'S RUN
Be sure you're in your seat to see Ralphie VII's first spring football game run! She'll lead the team onto the field around 12:50 p.m., weather permitting.

COLORADO FOOTBALL BLACK & GOLD INTRASQUAD SHOWCASE
Coach Prime and the 2026 Colorado football team are poised for another exciting season and this will be the first chance for fans to see the latest edition of the Buffs! The intrasquad scrimmage will consist of Team Gold vs. Team Black, with each squad determined by a draft conducted by players at the beginning of spring practice. Led by captains Ben Finneseth, DeKalon Taylor, Zach Atkins, RJ Johnson, Bo LaPenna and Brady Kopetz, this novel approach has created a new way for players to compete throughout the spring and will create a fun and spirited intrasquad match-up that is the first of its kind at CU.

The spring football showcase is free, but tickets must be claimed and downloaded before arriving at the stadium.

All Folsom entrances for the spring football game will open at 11 a.m.

POSTGAME "MEET THE BUFFS"
After the game fans will be invited to come down onto the field and grab pictures and autographs with Buffs football players! Fans are limited to one item per person and can bring items to sign such as t-shirts, jerseys, photos, hats, or DEFLATED footballs. CU Athletics will also be providing Football Posters for the student-athletes to sign. Playing catch on the field will not be permitted.

COLORADO TENNIS VS. TCU
The Buffs' final match of the 2025-26 season takes place at 2 p.m. at the Meadows Racquet Club in Boulder. Admission is free so come out and celebrate Senior Day with CU Tennis!

TO KNOW FOR BLACK & GOLD DAY

BLACK & GOLD UPGRADES
Black & Gold Upgrades are back to enhance your Colorado Football experience! Purchase a limited inventory experience to get behind the scenes access, pre-game field access, and a fast-pass lane for the autograph session!

RIDE SHARE
The ride share drop-off and pick-up is located at Euclid and 18th (alternate locations: Safeway on Arapahoe; University Ave and Macky Dr.)

BUFFS MOBILE APP
The comprehensive app from the Buffs and our partner SideArm is your one-stop shop on your device for all things CU Buffs. This app is the best way to purchase and manage tickets and get them in your wallet for entry into Folsom Field. On top of ticketing, the app also features our latest news, rosters, live stats, maps, videos and much more. Fans are encouraged to download the app before heading to the stadium and getting their tickets in their wallet ahead of time.

MOBILE TICKETING
All CU home events are completely mobile ticketed. After claiming tickets, you will be emailed your mobile tickets to add to your wallet or they will be available in the Buffs Mobile App. Check out our step-by-step process to manage your mobile tickets. We encourage you to add your tickets to your wallet now.

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT
We're excited to welcome students, alumni, and fans to Folsom Field for what promises to be a fun-filled day! While we're supporting our student-athletes and coaches, let's make sure we're all doing our part by staying true to the University of Colorado Boulder's core values of honor, integrity, and respect. Join us in standing "Shoulder to Shoulder" to make Buffs football a great experience for all!

CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS
All transactions at the ticket office, concession stands and merchandise areas will be cashless.

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