Know Before You Go: 2025 Football Season Opener vs. Georgia Tech

The University of Colorado will host Georgia Tech in our home opener this Friday, August 29 at 6 p.m. Check out everything you need to know for the first game and other games this season below. Note that gates for the Georgia Tech game will open at 4 p.m. and fans are encouraged to enter the stadium as early as possible to avoid long lines getting into the stadium.

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.

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

WHAT TO WEAR - For this week, it's a STRIPE OUT!

We will have three additional color themes this season:

Sept. 20 vs. Wyoming - Buffs Wear White
Sept. 27 vs. BYU - Gold Rush
Oct. 11 vs. Iowa State - Buffs Wear Black

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 Thursday 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

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 3 p.m. on Friday 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 three hours prior to the game. Will include inflatables for kids and games for the whole family. Chip's Kids Club will close at 7 p.m.

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 3:30 p.m. this week so you don't miss the arrival of the team.

TICKETS AND PARKING
Tickets for this game are sold out but fans can still get tickets through Seat Geek, CU's official secondary ticketing partner.

PARKING

Parking lots for the Georgia Tech game will open at 2 p.m. This year, select donor lots will have access to mobile parking passes, which allow fans the ability to download and transfer parking passes, just like game tickets. 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.

Know Before You Go: 2025 Football Season Opener vs. Georgia Tech

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