Colorado is giving Folsom Field a new game-day look in 2026, with CU Athletics rolling out a set of changes designed to keep fans plugged in from kickoff to the final whistle.
The first of those updates will be in place when Weber State comes to Boulder on Sept. 12, the opener of Colorado’s 2026 home schedule. One of the biggest additions is “Bands in the Stands,” a new feature that will spotlight Colorado musicians inside the stadium before kickoff and again at select moments during the game. Those performances will come from the sixth-floor roof of the Champions Center, adding another live element for fans to catch during stoppages.
Colorado is also bringing in a new in-game host. Gianna Girardi, a Colorado graduate, will take on the role after serving as an in-game host for the Colorado Rockies. Her background working a major Colorado sports venue gives CU another familiar face for the revamped Folsom Field presentation.
That presentation is being built around a redesigned video board experience, one that CU says is meant to keep the crowd energized and involved throughout the afternoon or evening.
Athletic director Fernando Lovo said the changes are aimed at deepening the bond between the program and its supporters while helping make Folsom Field even tougher for visitors.
Colorado’s 2026 home slate includes six games, highlighted by matchups with Texas Tech, Utah and Houston. The Texas Tech game will be Homecoming and will also be part of CU’s 150th anniversary celebration.
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