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Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium - home of Colorado State in Fort Collins, CO
NCAA FBS

Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas StadiumFort Collins, Colorado

Colorado State

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Capacity
41,000
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Conference
Pac-12
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Opened
2017
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Surface
Shaw Sports Artificial Turf

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📖About Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium

Canvas Stadium opened in 2017 as a $220M on-campus replacement for Hughes Stadium. The 36,500-seat venue features one of the Mountain West's largest video boards and honors legendary coach Sonny Lubick.

🏛️History

Origins

Opened August 5, 2017 after two years of community planning. Canvas Credit Union paid $37.7M for naming rights—one of largest collegiate agreements.

Major Renovations

2017$220M stadium opened with 36,500 capacity

Notable Moments

Aug 26, 2017First game: Rams beat Oregon State 58-27 before sellout of 37,583
Oct 2025Record attendance of 40,416 for Homecoming vs Hawaii
2022Historic cannon "Cam" returned after COVID hiatus

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

23 private suites, 884 club seats. Video board is 50.5' x 84' (4,242 sq ft).

Parking Tips

Campus parking available. Old Town Fort Collins has excellent restaurants and breweries.

Game Day

Cannon fires after touchdowns. Sonny Lubick won 6 conference titles. Train horn tradition started 2025.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

Mo Jeaux's Bar & Grill

$$

Closer to CSU campus than Old Town. Comfortable environment with local draft beers, slow-smoked BBQ, burgers, Cajun food, and 14 HDTVs.

📍 1.2 miles3707 S College Ave

💡 Perfect for pre-game with great BBQ and a strong Ram fan environment.

Road 34 Bike Shop & Tavern

$$

Local favorite near Moby Arena with weekend and happy hour specials. Offers sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and good viewing experience.

📍 0.5 miles1025 W Horsetooth Rd

💡 Great spot for watching games with local craft beer selection.

Trailhead Tavern

$$

Close to campus in central Old Town. Full-service bar across two levels, popular spot for watching games.

📍 2.5 miles115 N College Ave

💡 Two-level bar with great atmosphere. Get there early on gameday.

Tony's Bar & Rooftop

$$

Old Town establishment with 2,000-square-foot rooftop patio that includes its own bar and TVs.

📍 2.6 miles144 N College Ave

💡 The rooftop patio is perfect for gameday. Arrive early to secure a spot with a view.

🍽️Restaurants

Silver Grill Café

$$

Northern Colorado's oldest restaurant, famous for enormous fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and traditional home-style breakfast.

📍 2.7 miles218 Walnut St

💡 The cinnamon rolls are legendary. Perfect for a hearty gameday breakfast.

New Belgium Brewing Company

$$

Iconic local brewery with family-friendly patio for enjoying craft beers.

📍 2.4 miles500 Linden St

💡 Take a brewery tour before the game. The patio is great for groups.

Ginger & Baker

$$$

Restored historic grain mill housing a market, bakery, and restaurants. Known for pies and comfort foods.

📍 2.3 miles359 Linden St

💡 Unique dining experience in a beautiful historic setting. The pies are exceptional.

Avogadro's Number

$$

Near CSU campus, this offbeat eatery has a robust menu with vegetarian and meat options.

📍 1.8 miles605 S Mason St

💡 Great for groups with diverse dietary preferences. Close to campus.

🏨Hotels

The Elizabeth Hotel

$$$$

Boutique hotel in downtown Fort Collins with modern amenities and rooftop bar.

📍 2.6 miles111 Chestnut St

💡 Upscale option in Old Town. Book early for gameday weekends.

Hilton Fort Collins

$$$

Full-service hotel close to campus and Canvas Stadium.

📍 1.5 miles425 W Prospect Rd

💡 Convenient location between campus and Old Town. Easy stadium access.

🎭Attractions

Cam the Ram Cannon

Free

Historic cannon "Cam" fires after every CSU touchdown. Returned after COVID hiatus in 2022.

📍 0 milesCanvas Stadium

💡 Listen for the cannon blast after touchdowns—a beloved CSU tradition.

Old Town Fort Collins

Free

Historic downtown district with excellent restaurants, breweries, and shops.

📍 2.5 milesDowntown Fort Collins

💡 Explore Old Town before or after the game. Great atmosphere and dining options.

🅿️Parking Options

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Canvas Stadium Parking Lots

$20-30
Lot📍 0.1 miles

💡 Campus parking available. Arrive early as lots fill up quickly on gameday.

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Old Town Fort Collins

Free-$10
Lot📍 2.5 miles

💡 Park in Old Town and enjoy the breweries and restaurants before taking a rideshare to the stadium.

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MAX Bus Rapid Transit

$2.50
Shuttle📍 Various locations

💡 Public transit option from Old Town and other locations. Check schedules for gameday service.

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