Folsom Field
The on-campus home of Colorado football.
The Big 12 field guide · Boulder, Colorado
Colorado
Buffaloes, Boulder and the Flatirons. Explore Colorado's campus identity, its mountain setting and traditions that extend beyond kickoff.
BUFFALOESColorado football at Folsom Field ↗ · Photo: Thelastcanadian · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗
- Home
- Boulder, Colorado
- Established
- 1876
- School type
- Public · Research
- Conference
- Big 12
- Enrollment
- 38,808
01 / Get to know the school
A university at the edge of the mountains.
The University of Colorado Boulder was founded in 1876, the same year Colorado became a state. Its campus grew from Old Main into a public research university at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.
The Buffaloes' setting is part of the experience, with campus and athletics woven into Boulder. Start with official event information and leave time to discover the university's landmarks.
1876
Founded in the year Colorado became a state.
Boulder
The campus featured in this guide.
Buffaloes
The school's athletics identity.
02 / Beyond the scoreboard
Home of the Buffaloes.
Start with football and basketball, then use the official athletics resources for tickets, additional sports and event-specific policies.
CU Events Center
The home of Buffaloes basketball and other indoor athletics events.
03 / A little school character
Know before you go.
1
Ralphie. The live buffalo program is one of the defining traditions of Colorado football.
2
Chip. The costumed buffalo mascot brings a second kind of Buff energy to athletics and campus events.
3
Explore the school traditions ↗Black and gold. The school colors unite Colorado teams and supporters.
04 / Put it on the map
Find your way to Boulder.
Explore the campus area or open directions for a visit. Use the official university resources for campus access and check sport-specific guides before traveling.
University of Colorado Boulder
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Heading to a game? Check official tickets, parking and venue policies for your event. Campus and athletics venues may use different entrances or parking areas.
Explore the conference
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West VirginiaMorgantown, West VirginiaSources & content notes · Reviewed 2026-10-31
A school guide based on university, athletics and conference sources. Venue names follow the official resources linked below as of the review date. For current event policies, follow the official source. Enrollment figures include their reporting term and scope; follow the linked university source for details.