Folsom Field
Boulder · Home of 🎓 Colorado Buffaloes
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Folsom Field?
- Folsom Field in Boulder is home to the Colorado Buffaloes (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Folsom Field?
- Denver (DEN) is the closest major airport, about 41 miles (66 km) from Folsom Field — roughly 59 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Folsom Field?
- Game-day parking starts around $30 (single game) USD. On-campus parking is very limited and lots open six hours before kickoff; CU recommends parking at East Campus and taking the free shuttle.
- How do you get to Folsom Field without a car?
- Free shuttle from East Campus parking runs from three hours before kickoff to one hour after. The HOP bus and RTD Flatiron Flyer (FF1, get off at Broadway and Euclid) also work; rideshare drop-off is at Euclid and 18th.
✈️🚗 Getting to Folsom Field
Nearest major airport: Denver (DEN) — about 41 mi / 59 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Parking
On-campus parking is very limited and lots open six hours before kickoff; CU recommends parking at East Campus and taking the free shuttle. Tailgating clusters near the practice fields (shade, short walk), Franklin Field and Buffalo Plaza. ($30 (single game) USD)
Getting there
Free shuttle from East Campus parking runs from three hours before kickoff to one hour after. The HOP bus and RTD Flatiron Flyer (FF1, get off at Broadway and Euclid) also work; rideshare drop-off is at Euclid and 18th.
Bar scene
Ralphie's Road fan fest opens 2.5 hours before kickoff on Colorado Ave, with the Hill and Pearl Street bars a short walk away.
Pre-game bars
- The Sink — Century-old Hill institution, burgers and beer
- Rosetta Hall — Happy hour before, during, after games
- Pearl Street Pub and Cellar — Affordable pints, pool and foosball
Insider tips
- Stadium is cashless
- Lots open six hours early
- Park off-campus, ride the shuttle
🧳 Visiting Folsom Field as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Denver (DEN) (DEN). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Oct 17Utah Utes at Buffaloes NCAAF
- Sat, Oct 31Kansas State Wildcats at Buffaloes NCAAF
- Fri, Nov 13Houston Cougars at Buffaloes NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 28UCF Knights at Buffaloes NCAAF
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