Colorado’s bye week is ending with a pricey return to Folsom Field.
The Buffaloes’ meeting with Utah is shaping up to be the most expensive home ticket on Colorado’s schedule this season, with the University of Colorado listing tickets starting at $158. That number sits well above the rest of the home slate and reflects a matchup loaded with demand.
This one carries extra juice for a few reasons. It’s a rivalry game, it falls during Colorado’s Family Weekend, and the history between these two programs has helped turn the “Rumble in the Rockies” into a tougher ticket than the average conference game.
The gap shows up quickly when you line it up against the other home dates. Colorado’s game against Texas Tech started at $131, while Kansas State opened at $88. The Houston ticket price starts at $78, and UCF comes in at $73.
Even the season opener against Weber State looks modest next to this one. Those tickets started at $62, which makes Utah’s lowest price $96 higher.
The secondary market is just as steep. On SeatGeek, entry-level tickets have reportedly been holding in the $125-to-$140 range. That still puts them in premium territory, especially compared with some of Colorado’s later home games, where resale tickets for Houston and UCF can dip below $60 depending on availability and market conditions.
That said, price movement is never simple. As kickoff gets closer, the market can shift based on demand and how many tickets are left. Fans looking for a deal can find some resale listings below the university’s $158 starting point, but the final number still depends on the seat, the seller and the fees attached.
With families, alumni and tourists all expected to be part of the crowd in Boulder, the buzz around this one is already baked into the price. Colorado’s Utah game is not just the most expensive ticket on the home schedule right now; it also looks like one of the biggest event weekends of the season.
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