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Know Before You Go: Football vs. North Dakota State

August 27, 2024 | Football

The University of Colorado will host North Dakota State University in our home opener this Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. Check out everything you need to know for the first game and other games this season below. Note that gates for the NDSU game will open at 4 p.m. and fans are encouraged to enter the stadium no later than the one hour mark before kickoff to avoid missing any pregame festivities, including Ralphie's run and kickoff. 

Please be reminded that there is no re-entry to Folsom Field. Once you enter the game, you cannot leave and come back inside the stadium. Also, Folsom Field has a clear bag policy in place and this year, no lockers are available for rental. Please review the website for reminders on what bags are permitted in the stadium.

WHAT TO WEAR - For this week, it's a STRIPE OUT!

We will have three additional color themes this season: 
Sept. 21 - Buffs Wear White
Oct. 12 - Gold Rush
Oct. 26 - Buffs Wear Black

BLACK & GOLD UPGRADES
NEW for the 2024 season, CU Athletics introduces Black & Gold Upgrades, to enhance your Colorado Football experience! Purchase a limited inventory experience to walk the Buff Walk with Colorado Football, watch Ralphie lead the team from field level, get behind the scenes access, and MORE!

THE NIGHT BEFORE THE GAME
PEARL STREET STAMPEDE
- Don't miss one of the best community traditions in Boulder! Join us for the Pearl Street Stampede on Wednesday night, with the Golden Buffalo Marching Band, CU Spirit Squad, Chip the Buffalo and CU Athletic teams as we celebrate gameday in a pep rally/parade. Stampede starts at 7 p.m. on the 1300 Block of Pearl Street in front of the courthouse and heads west. 

GAMEDAY INFORMATION
BUFFS FAN FEST

Located on Duane Field, Buffs Fan Fest is the official tailgate of Colorado Athletics and is open to everyone. Fan Fest will be open at 3 p.m. on Thursday and there will be cashless concessions and merchandise available. 

CHIP'S KIDS CLUB AREA
Duane Field is the location for Chip's Kids Club Area. This space opens three hours prior to the game. Will include inflatables for kids and games for the whole family.

BUFF WALK
Welcome the team to the stadium on the east side of Folsom Field, this year happening ON Franklin Field. Head over at 3:45 p.m. this week so you don't miss the arrival of the team. 

TICKETS AND PARKING
PARKING

Please note that parking on the main campus will be reserved exclusively for donors. These lots will be available to the general public starting at 5:30 p.m. All general parking will initially be directed to our East Campus lots, which will open at 2 p.m. Once these lots are full, additional parking options around the city include the following:

Option 1: HOP Bus Service - 15th and Pearl Garage

The HOP bus is a convenient option for getting to the stadium. The HOP route includes stops at Walnut/14th (eastbound) and Pearl/15th (both eastbound and westbound), which serve the 1500 Pearl garage. Both clockwise and counterclockwise trips on the HOP bus directly serve CU, with buses running every 12 minutes until 7:00 PM and every 20 minutes between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Please note that on game days, Colorado Avenue is typically closed, and the HOP bus will reroute via Regent Drive to Folsom. A map of the HOP route can be found here.  

Option 2: South Campus Parking

Our second parking option is at South Campus, located at Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305. This lot will open at 3:00 PM and will not permit tailgating due to the Stage 2 Fire Ban in Boulder. ACE buses will be available to transport patrons, with pick-up and drop-off at the corner of Stadium Drive and Folsom. Parking at South Campus will be $20, payable upon arrival.

ADA shuttles will be smaller in capacity than usual, so ADA patrons should plan for additional time to board and ride the ADA shuttle to the dropoff point near the southwest entrance of Folsom Field.

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 purchasing 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. 

TRANSFER TICKETS
Can't make the game and want to send seats to a friend? This is easiest to do in the Buffs Mobile App by selecting the tickets tab, clicking manage tickets, clicking transfer tickets and selecting the season and game you'd like to transfer. Enter the recipient's email address or mobile phone number and you're all set. Prefer the website? Click here to learn how

SEATGEEK
Colorado Athletics is proud to partner with SeatGeek, the Official Fan to Fan Ticket Marketplace of the Colorado Buffaloes. This exciting partnership with SeatGeek allows you more freedom in pricing, number of ticket listings and lets you reach more ticket buyers than ever before. Can't make a game? Season ticket holders can login to their account, and under "My Tickets" select Sell on SeatGeek to get started. 

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT
We're excited to welcome students, alumni, and fans to Folsom Field for what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime football season! While we're cheering on the Buffs, 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! Please review the fan code of conduct here.

NEW SOUTH VIDEO BOARD
Get to your seats early to take in the brand new video board at the South End of Folsom Field. Measuring 130 wide by 36 feet tall, this new board is five times the size of the previous screen, and will enhance the in-venue experience for all fans.

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