Colorado Buffaloes road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field in Boulder — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Folsom Field
Nearest major airport is Denver (DEN) — about 41 mi / 59 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Colorado Buffaloes play?
The Colorado Buffaloes play home games at Folsom Field in Boulder.
What airport do you fly into for a Colorado Buffaloes game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Folsom Field 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))
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
More: Folsom Field guide · sports in Boulder
📺 Where to watch the Buffaloes
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🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Boulder: Colorado Avalanche · Colorado Rockies · Colorado Eagles
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Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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