In 1944, Colorado Stadium was renamed Folsom Field, in honor of Fred Folsom, former head coach of CU; he led the Buffs for 15 seasons. Before that, against the wishes of the university president George Norlin, the field was unofficially called Norlin Stadium. On October 11, 1924, approximately 100 years ago, the field was opened to the public. It is located on the University of Colorado Boulder’s campus, bordering the mountain range of Boulder Mountain Park. So, you can imagine the majestic view of the home stadium of CU. 

Since 1967, following the event known as ‘Ralphie’s Run,’ every game or event in Colorado has been held at this stadium. Among these, the most famous was a rock concert in 1977, featuring John Sebastian, Fleetwood Mac, Firefall, and Bob Seger, which drew the largest crowd. The stadium’s location and interior layout are impressive, with the capacity to accommodate a massive audience. So let’s take a look at the seating arrangement of Folsom Field.

Amazing seating capacity of the stadium

CU Buffs’ home stadium offers a diverse seating chart that can accommodate approximately 50,183 fans altogether. Along with that, it offers several sections, which include VIP seating, designated student sections, east/west side stands, and more. Not to forget, the Touchdown Club, the Rooftop Terrace, concession stands, and the big-screen television broadcasting give fans tremendous enjoyment during the game. Hence, the overall layout of the stadium ensures a spirited atmosphere.

However, Sections 101, 102, and 103 are typically chosen by the visiting team’s fans and band due to their accessibility. As a result, there are plenty of options on the field to attract a crowd eager to experience the excitement and traditions of college football. Now, let’s take a look at the other features of Folsom Field beyond its seating capacity.

Other facilities of Folsom Field

The most intriguing fact is that Folsom Field achieved the distinction of being the NCAA’s first “zero-waste” stadium in 2008 through the implementation of a comprehensive recycling and composting initiative. Besides this, a parking lot is available on the main campus for $30/per game. Whereas, parking on the east campus is $20/per game. Alongside, there is a parking lot close to the stadium, but only for donors to the Buff Club. 

Folsom Field also has a signature lager developed by Boulder’s Avery Brewing Company. Without this, it offers concession stands in Balch Fieldhouse where you can go and enjoy your food while watching the game. Besides this, it does not allow non-factory-sealed beverages, filled liquid containers, illegal drugs, and so on. Moreover, it has a clear bag policy; the bag should not be bigger than the instructed measurements. All these factors together make Folsom Field an ideal place to experience college football, providing top-notch facilities and a vibrant atmosphere.