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Folsom Field - home of Colorado in Boulder, CO
NCAA FBS

Folsom FieldBoulder, Colorado

Colorado

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Capacity
50,183
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Conference
Big 12
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Opened
1924
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Surface
AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D3

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📖About Folsom Field

Folsom Field holds 50,183 and offers some of college football's most dramatic mountain views, with the Flatirons as a backdrop. Named for coach Fred Folsom (79-27-7), it sits a mile above sea level in Boulder. The altitude gives Colorado a home-field advantage.

🏛️History

Origins

Opened October 11, 1924 as Colorado Stadium with a 38-0 win over Regis. Renamed Folsom Field in 1944. Built for $75,000 with 25,000 capacity.

Major Renovations

1956East stands expanded
1991Upper deck and suites added (52,000 capacity)
2016$156M Champions Center opened adjacent

Notable Moments

Nov 23, 2001Colorado upset #1 Nebraska 62-36 in last Big 12 title run
Sep 28, 2024Coach Prime's Colorado beat UCF 48-21
Oct 12, 2024Record crowd for Big 12 matchup

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Club Level on west side has Flatirons views. Sections 101-110 offer midfield sightlines. East side has morning sun.

Parking Tips

Limited campus parking. Free shuttles from outlying lots on Regent Drive. Pearl Street parking garages available. Game day traffic on US-36 is heavy.

Game Day

Ralphie the buffalo runs onto field before kickoff—most iconic entrance in college football! Buff Walk brings team through fans. Student section has "Third Down for What" tradition. Post-game, hit Pearl Street Mall. Clear bag policy enforced.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

The Dark Horse Bar & Grill

$$

Legendary Boulder sports bar packed with Buffaloes gear, pool tables, and game-day energy.

📍 0.7 miles2922 Baseline Rd

💡 Go early for a booth—this is a top pregame stop for locals.

The Sink

$$

Historic bar and grill famous for its wild ceiling art and Buffalo-burger tradition.

📍 0.9 miles1165 13th St

💡 Order the Sink Burger and leave time to explore the artwork upstairs.

Pearl Street Pub & Cellar

$$

Game-day staple with a lively basement bar and plenty of TVs for watch parties.

📍 1.5 miles1108 Pearl St

💡 Best spot downtown if you want to park once and walk Pearl Street afterward.

Outback Saloon

$

Old-school college bar with strong pours and a no-frills Boulder vibe.

📍 1.6 miles3122 28th St

💡 Cash-friendly and quick if you want to beat the postgame rush.

🍽️Restaurants

Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

$$

Boulder brewery favorite known for house ales, buffalo wings, and a fun mountain-town atmosphere.

📍 1.7 miles1535 Pearl St

💡 Put your name in early on game days—waits can stretch past an hour.

The Sink

$$

Iconic campus restaurant serving hearty burgers and shakes since 1923.

📍 0.9 miles1165 13th St

💡 Great late-night option after evening kickoffs.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

$$

Beloved breakfast spot with creative pancakes and breakfast burritos.

📍 1.7 miles1617 Pearl St

💡 Join the waitlist online and arrive early for brunch before noon kickoffs.

Pasta Jay’s

$$

Boulder classic for big Italian plates and a bustling Pearl Street scene.

📍 1.6 miles1001 Pearl St

💡 Share family-style plates to keep the pregame meal quick and easy.

🏨Hotels

Hotel Boulderado

$$$

Historic downtown hotel with Victorian charm and a popular lobby bar.

📍 1.7 miles2115 13th St

💡 Ask for a room in the historic wing for the full Boulderado experience.

Basecamp Boulder

$$

Outdoor-themed boutique hotel with easy access to campus and Pearl Street.

📍 1.5 miles2020 Arapahoe Ave

💡 Use the complimentary bikes to get to campus without parking hassles.

🎭Attractions

Pearl Street Mall

$

Boulder’s pedestrian downtown with street performers, shops, and local eateries.

📍 1.5 milesPearl St & 13th St

💡 Arrive early for lunch and enjoy a stroll before heading to the stadium.

Chautauqua Park

$

Scenic trails and Flatirons views that define Boulder’s outdoor culture.

📍 1.8 miles900 Baseline Rd

💡 Perfect sunrise hike if you want to soak in the mountains before kickoff.

🅿️Parking Options

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Regent Drive Park-n-Ride (Lot 306/308)

$20-$30
Shuttle📍 0.9 miles

💡 Free game-day shuttle drops you near Folsom—arrive early for tailgating.

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Euclid Avenue Garage

$20-$25
Garage📍 1 mile

💡 Reliable downtown option if campus lots are full.

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Folsom Field Campus Lots

$30-$40
Lot📍 0.3 miles

💡 Closest lots sell out fast; purchase passes in advance when possible.

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References

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