Folsom Field
Folsom Field, known as “Norlin Stadium (unofficial)”, is a college football stadium in Boulder, Colorado, home of the Colorado Buffaloes, who play in the Big 12 of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1924, making it 102 years old in 2026 and seats 50,183 fans. It ranks 9th of 16 in the Big 12 by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 54,972 vs. Colorado State (2005).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Home of
- Colorado Buffaloes
- School
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Conference
- Big 12
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1924
- Capacity
- 50,183
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Nickname
- Norlin Stadium (unofficial)
- Former names
- Colorado Stadium (1924–1944)
- Record crowd
- 54,972 vs. Colorado State (2005)
- Size rank in FBS
- 59th of 138
Famous games at Folsom Field
- 1971: First game on AstroTurf, 56–13 win over Wyoming
- 2005: Mason Crosby's late 47-yard field goal beat Colorado State 31–28
- 2016: Sold-out night game vs. Utah
Game day
Tradition. In 2008 Folsom Field became the NCAA's first 'zero-waste' stadium through recycling and composting.
Seating & views
Folsom Field seats 50,183 in a single-level bowl of 22 lower sections, with premium seating stacked on the east side. The six-level press box there includes 500-level club seats. The Champions Center, opened in 2016, replaced the north bleachers with Touchdown Club seats, loge boxes and the Champions Club in the northeast corner. A rooftop terrace has foothill views and, on clear days, the Continental Divide. Students enter through the southwest plaza. For 3 p.m. or later kickoffs, the west side, especially sections 103 to 108, is the shade side, while 114 to 124 start in sun. Noon games get little shade anywhere.
Parking & tailgating
Main campus public lots cost $35, paid by Text to Pay after you park. East Campus lots off Colorado Avenue and Discovery Drive are $20 with a free shuttle running from three hours before kickoff to an hour after. Accessible parking is in Lot 204 at 18th and Euclid, and RVs go to Lot 544. Ralphie's Road on Colorado Avenue is the free public tailgate, with food trucks, a DJ, a big screen and the team's arrival, and reserved spaces are sold on Benson Field. In lots, charcoal and gas grills are fine, but open containers are not allowed. Check CU's football parking page before each game.
Seating and parking sources: colorado.edu, cubuffs.com, cubuffs.com.
Plan your trip to Folsom Field
Stadiums near Folsom Field10
- 1FBSSonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium — Colorado State Rams 39 mi
- 2FCSNottingham Field — Northern Colorado Bears 39 mi
- 3FBSFalcon Stadium — Air Force Falcons 87 mi
- 4FBSJonah Field at War Memorial Stadium — Wyoming Cowboys 94 mi
- 5FBSLaVell Edwards Stadium — BYU Cougars 336 mi
- 6FBSUniversity Stadium — New Mexico Lobos 350 mi
- 7FBSRice–Eccles Stadium — Utah Utes 351 mi
- 8FCSStewart Stadium — Weber State Wildcats 360 mi
- 9FBSMerlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium — Utah State Aggies 362 mi
- 10FCSICCU Dome — Idaho State Bengals 417 mi
Questions about Folsom Field
Where do the Colorado Buffaloes play home games?
The Colorado Buffaloes play at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.
How many people does Folsom Field hold?
Folsom Field has a capacity of 50,183.
When did Folsom Field open?
Folsom Field opened in 1924.
What is Folsom Field’s nickname?
Folsom Field is known as “Norlin Stadium (unofficial).”
What is the attendance record at Folsom Field?
The record crowd at Folsom Field is 54,972 vs. Colorado State (2005).
Does Folsom Field have grass or turf?
Folsom Field has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Folsom Field?
Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins is about 39 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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