Colorado University Athletics

Shilo Sanders

Know Before You Go: USC

September 26, 2023 | Football

Colorado will host USC this Saturday, September 30 at 10 a.m.

Note that gates for the USC game will open at 8 a.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. This is a very special week on campus as we are excited to welcome back Fox Big Noon Kickoff to Farrand Field for the third home game in a row.

NEW - STUDENT ENTRANCE—A new student-only entrance will be in place for this game and all games moving forward. All student sports pass tickets must enter through the student gate at the southeast entrance. Students will not be permitted to enter any other entrance to the stadium and all other fans are not permitted to use the student entrance. Wristbands are now REQUIRED in the entire student section, and any patrons without a wristband will be removed. 

THE DAY BEFORE THE GAME
SHOW TAPINGS FOR UNDISPUTED AND SPEAK—Want to be part of a live audience on Friday on TV show tapings? Limited free tickets are available for Friday tapings of Undisputed and Speak. See links above to register now.

PEARL STREET STAMPEDE—Don't miss one of the best community traditions in Boulder! Join us for the Pearl Street Stampede on Friday 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.
 
TICKETS AND PARKING
PARKING—
Parking lots for the USC game will open at 6 a.m. Those fans wishing to purchase on campus single game parking must do so upon arrival on campus. To learn more about single game parking, click here.  All Public Parking Lots on main campus are $30 Text to Pay after you park. Parking lots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, main campus public parking is very limited and will fill each game.

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. 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 recipients email address or mobile phone number and you're all set. 

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.

TO DO AND TO KNOW ON GAMEDAY
FOX BIG NOON KICKOFF
—The fan pit opens at 6 a.m. on Farrand Field with the show starting at 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Fox Big Noon will also be giving away t-shirts, gift cards, and prizes ahead of the show.

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

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 7 a.m. on Saturday and there will be cashless concessions and merchandise available.

BUFF WALK—Welcome the team to the stadium on the east side of Folsom Field, this year happening ON Franklin Field. Head over at 7:25 a.m. this week so you don't miss the arrival of the team.

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

NEED ASSISTANCE?—Add 720-812-1769 to your contacts for gameday assistance. If you need help during the game, text us your location and your issue and we will help. This service is only available on gamedays during the game.
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