Colorado’s upcoming matchup with Kansas State at Folsom Field has turned into one of those games where the ticket market tells its own story. The Buffaloes are back home for a Big 12 date with the Wildcats, and fans still hoping to get in have a wide range of options to sort through.
What stands out first is how low some of the secondary-market entry prices have dipped. Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats are both showing tickets starting at about $47, while SeatGeek is listing entry prices around $48.
StubHub’s lowest prices sit near $55, with fees included. That spread gives buyers room to shop around, and it could make this one of the more manageable games for families looking to catch Colorado in Boulder.
Those opening prices don’t tell the whole story, though. Vivid Seats shows average ticket prices between roughly $194 and $228, which is a reminder of how much seat location and demand can change the bill.
Ticketmaster listings climb as high as about $293, depending on the section and ticket tier. As always, the number that matters most is the final checkout price.
Colorado’s official starting price for the Kansas State game is $88, putting this matchup in the middle of the Buffs’ home-game pricing this season. It sits below the most expensive games on the schedule so far - Utah and Texas Tech - but above Houston, UCF and Weber State. Kansas State’s published base price lands this one squarely between the high end and the cheaper end of Colorado’s home slate.
That gap between the official $88 starting point and the secondary-market listings beginning around $47 is the kind of difference that can save fans real money if they’re willing to compare sites and be flexible about where they sit. Premium seats, naturally, will cost a lot more.
Colorado also has a couple of special game-day experiences available for fans who want something beyond a standard ticket. One option is priced at $215 and includes the halftime band show, Ralphie’s run and the team entrance from the south end zone. Another is the cheerleader and T-shirt toss sideline experience, listed at $94.
Those offers are a different kind of purchase entirely, so fans need to look closely at the details before buying. Availability, eligibility and exactly what’s included can vary, and those experiences shouldn’t be treated the same as regular seating.
For anyone weighing whether to go, the price picture is clear enough: Kansas State’s official starting number is lower than Utah and Texas Tech, higher than Houston, UCF and Weber State, and the secondary market offers a cheaper entry point if you know where to look. The smartest move is still to compare the full checkout cost across sites, because the cheapest listed ticket is not always the cheapest ticket by the time you’re done.
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