The Rocky Mountain Showdown returns to the campus of Colorado State for the first time since 1996 when Colorado State hosts Colorado on September 14 at 5:30 p.m.
TICKETS
The highly anticipated matchup between Colorado State and Colorado has drawn strong ticket demand, leading to single game reserved tickets being unavailable. Standing Room Only tickets will be available at a later date.
To guarantee a seat at The Showdown fans can buy either season tickets or one of two mini plan options that include the Colorado game.
» Tickets
STUDENTS
Student tickets for the 2024 football season will be availableWednesday, August 14th.Ticket claims will open based on class standing. Our intention on timing is to make sure the ticketing system does not get overwhelmed at once:
- Seniors and Post Graduate Students (2000 Tickets) - Opens at 10AM
- Juniors (2000 Tickets) - Opens at 12PM
- Sophom*ores (2000 Tickets)- Opens at 2PM
- Freshman (2000 Tickets) - Opens at 4PM
- Additional 2000 tickets released on Tuesday, August 20 for those late arriving to campus or having trouble logging into their account.
Student guest tickets will not be available for the Rocky Mountain Showdown
Colorado State University students make Canvas Stadium a great atmosphere on game days! Visit Student Central for tailgating info, student repark, free tickets and more!
» Student Central
SPORTSMANSHIP
Colorado State University promotes good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. Colorado State University requests your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner.
Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the stadium/arena. If ejected, fan attendance and student tickets will be suspended for a minimum of 12-months.
GAME DAY PLANNER
Make a plan for game day at Canvas Stadium and check out when parking/tailgating starts, Ram Walk, gates open and more!!
» Parking, tailgating, ticket offices, team store, and the Iris and Michael Smith Alumni Center all open at10 AM.
» Ram Walk Tailgate hosted by the CSU Alumni Association and CSU Athletics opensFOUR HOURSprior to kick off.
» Meet Coach Norvell and the team for the Ram Walk TWO AND A HALF HOURS prior to kick off.
» Gates to Canvas Stadium - including premium areas - openTWO HOURS prior to kick off.
» March To Victory Parade48-MINUTESprior to kick off.
» Enter Canvas Stadium40-MINUTESprior to kick off.
» Be in your seats for the CSU Marching Band Pregame Show and to Welcome the Rams onto the field20-MINUTESprior to kick off.
TOBACCO-FREE UNIVERSITY
Vaping, non-nicotine vaping, and the use of tobacco, including smoking, chewing, and e-cigarettes, are not allowed on any Colorado State University grounds or in buildings, in compliance with the 2018 governor’s executive order.
» Tobacco Policy
CLEAR BAG POLICY & METAL DETECTORS
Absolutely no prohibited items are allowed into Canvas Stadium. Even if a prohibited item is in a clear bag, it is still prohibited. Fans will not be permitted to enter the stadium with any prohibited items. It is recommended that fans familiarize themselves with the prohibited items, and ensure they do not have any of items when getting in line to enter the stadium.
» Clear Bag Policy
Colorado State will continue utilizing metal detectors upon entering Canvas Stadium. Colorado State University requires that all guests and employees entering the stadium pass through a metal detector. Alternative accommodations for screening will be provided to those who need it. Guests who refuse screening will be denied entry.Fans are encouraged to arrive to events early in order to avoid delays.
PARKING
Game Day Parking at Colorado State
Single Game Parking
Single game parking is now available for the 2024football season.
» Purchase Single Game Parking
Overnight RV Parking
Fans with RVs and over-sized vehicles can now park overnight in the Moby Arena parking lot (195)! Overnight parking begins at 5:30 p.m., the night before a home football game. Parking passes are required/purchased if not done soand registration is required.
» Registration
TAILGATING
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Colorado State has partnered with REVELxp, the nation's leader in premium tailgate and event services, to provide fans access to a full range ofpregame tailgate options and reserved locations right outside Canvas Stadium. For information on how to elevate your game day experience, contact REVELxp below.
» REVELxp
General Tailgating
Tailgating on game days is allowed and encouraged in all parking lotson campus! Bring your friends and family and enjoy the best campus in America on game day! Tailgate at your parking spot or head over to the Ram Townto spread out right in the heart of campus.
» Tailgating at Colorado State
Ram Town
The central hub for all things tailgating and pre-game celebrating, Ram Town is evolving on Colorado State's campus to bring Ram football fans together like never before!Located on the corner of Meridian Ave. and Hughes Way, Ram Town will serve as the main tailgating location for all reserved tailgates this season as well as the home of the Ram Walk Tailgatehosted by the CSU Alumni Association and CSU Athletics.Admission is FREE and all fans are welcome.
»More Info
Ram Walk Tailgate
Just next to Canvas Stadium off Meridian Ave. is the free concert tailgate series, the Ram Walk Tailgate! The action gets going four hours prior to kick off and features live bands and beverages (water, soda, and beer)available for purchase.
TRANSPORTATION
»Ride Transfort
»Campus Map
»Student Re-Park Plan
»Neighborhood Parking and Restrictions
CONCESSIONS
If you are a non-profit organization looking to raise money and are interested in working Colorado State Athletic Events, please fill out the interest form.
» Interest Form
GUEST RELATIONS
For questions or assistance in Canvas Stadium, please visit one of our two Guest Relations centers location on the concourse. The Guest Relations centers are located in the Northwest concourse and the Northeast concourse, and open 90-minutes prior to kickoff and remain open until the conclusion of the game.\
RAMS GAME DAY RADIO NETWORK
As a division of Learfield IMG College since 2014, the Colorado State Sports Network represents one of the largest and most-listened to college sports network on the Front Range. Anchored by K99 (99.1FM) in northern Colorado, the Colorado State Radio Network is comprised of18affiliate stationsthat cover the state of Colorado during football and basketball season.
»Radio Broadcast
Listen Live on the Varsity Network
Use your mobile device to catch every Colorado State broadcast!
GAME DAY A-Z
Have questions? Check out our Canvas Stadium A to Z to help get answers!
» Canvas Stadium A to Z
RAMS EXTRA
Spend the weekend in Northern Colorado and enjoy places to eat and stay!
» Travel Guide
GET YOUR GREEN ON
Get your Green and Gold and cheer on the Rams in Canvas Stadium!
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Fight on you stalwart Ram Team,
On to the goal!
Tear the (Opponent's) line asunder,
As down the field we thunder.
Knights of the green and gold,
Fight with all your might!
Fight on you stalwart Ram Team,
Fight! Fight! Fight!
» Fight Song
