Know Before You Go: Football vs. Iowa State

The University of Colorado will host the No. 22-ranked Iowa State Cyclones this Saturday, October 11 at 1:30 p.m. Check out everything you need to know for this game and every game at Folsom Field below.

Gates for the Iowa State game will open at 11:30 a.m. and fans are encouraged to enter as early as possible to avoid long lines getting into the stadium as well as to ensure they don't miss Ralphie's run and kickoff.

Please be reminded that there is no re-entry to Folsom Field. Once you enter the game, you cannot leave and come back inside the stadium. Also, Folsom Field has a clear bag policy in place and no lockers are available for rental.

Please review the Folsom Field Gameday Guide for information on what bags are permitted in the stadium.

MEN'S BASKETBALL BLACK AND GOLD SCRIMMAGE
Before the Buffs take the gridiron on Saturday, fans can get their first glimpse of Tad Boyle's 2025-26 men's basketball team at the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage! The scrimmage starts at 10:15 a.m. and doors to the CU Events Center will open at 10 a.m. The scrimmage will last approximately one hour and admission is free to the public!

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the CU Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) and the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) will have tables set up with information before the game at Fan Fest and in the Byron White Club during the game. For more information, please visit www.safehousealliance.org and www.Colorado.edu/OVA

ENHANCED FAN BEHAVIOR PROCEDURES
In an effort to improve the fan experience at CU home football games, the university and CU Athletics will be enhancing the following stadium procedures:

Fans are encouraged to text the Folsom Field Text for Assistance Line - (720) 812-1769 to report any issue. This is streamlined communication between fans and stadium security personnel. Remember, if you see or hear something,say something!
Increase in security personnel throughout the stadium both inside and outside, including in the student section.
Plainclothed police officers embedded in various sections throughout the stadium for immediate removals.
Increase in security response teams throughout the stadium.
Installation of new technology to proactively monitor behavior throughout the stadium.

Violations of CU's Fan Code of Conduct will result in immediate removal and possible loss of ticket privileges the remainder of the season.

WHAT TO WEAR - This week, Buffs Wear Black! (Get your black Buffs gear now!)
There is the last color theme game this season.

BLACK & GOLD UPGRADES
This season, CU Athletics is excited to bring back Black & Gold Upgrades, to enhance your Colorado Football experience! Purchase a limited inventory experience to walk the Buff Walk with Colorado Football, watch the team take the field from field level, get behind the scenes access, and MORE!

THE NIGHT BEFORE THE GAME
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.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION
RALPHIE'S RUN
Make sure you're in your seat around 1:15 p.m. in order to see the best mascot in college sports– Ralphie! Ralphie VII, who recently received her nickname Brandy, will be making her first daytime appearance!

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 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and there will be cashless concessions and merchandise available.

CHIP'S KIDS CLUB AREA
Duane Field is the location for Chip's Kids Club Area. This space opens at 10:30 a.m. and will include inflatables for kids and games for the whole family.

BUFF WALK
Welcome the team to the stadium on the east side of Folsom Field, once again taking place on Franklin Field. Head over at 11:15 a.m. this week so you don't miss the arrival of the team.

TICKETS AND PARKING
Tickets are still available for this game but are going fast!
RESERVED TAILGATE SPACES
Reserved tailgate spaces on Benson Field are still available. Contact buffclub@colorado.edu for more information.
PARKING
Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. To learn more about single game parking, click here. All Public Parking Lots on main campus are $35 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.

ADA shuttles will pick up in Lot 204 and drop off near the southwest entrance of the stadium. The shuttles will start three hours prior to the game's start.

MOBILE PARKING
New this year, mobile parking will be available for select donor lots. Permit holders can download and transfer parking just as they do their mobile game tickets. Season Ticket Holders with Donor parking can also now post their parking pass directly to Seat Geek through their ticket account if they cannot make a game.

Make sure to download your mobile parking pass before you leave for the game.

RIDE SHARE
The new ride share drop-off and pick-up is located at Euclid and 18th (alternate locations: Safeway on Arapahoe; University Ave and Macky Dr.)

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. On top of ticketing, the app also features our latest news, rosters, live stats, maps, videos and much more. 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 recipient's email address or mobile phone number and you're all set. Prefer the website? Click here to learn how.

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
STUDENT ENTRANCE
The Student Entrance will once again be on the NW side of Duane Physics & queue on Colorado Avenue. Students with Sports Passes will be the only patrons permitted through this entrance. The Southwest Entrance can be entered from either the west or east side of the stadium as we will allow patrons to flow freely from the east side of Colorado Ave to the west side of Colorado Ave. We have implemented this footprint to create the safest entry for all patrons entering the game.
FAN CODE OF CONDUCT
We're excited to welcome students, alumni, and fans to Folsom Field for what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime football season! While we're cheering on the Buffs, let's make sure we're all doing our part by staying true to the University of Colorado Boulder's core values of honor, integrity, and respect. Join us in standing "Shoulder to Shoulder" to make Buffs football a great experience for all!

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

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