University of Colorado switches to artificial turf at Folsom Field
June 19, 2025
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3:08Now PlayingUniversity of Colorado switches to artificial turf at Folsom Field
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as posted by the channelThe University of Colorado has removed the natural grass surface of its football stadium for the first time in decades.
The CU Athletic Department confirmed in March that the university would remove the natural grass turf at Folsom Field and install an artificial turf surface before the fall football season.
In the 101 seasons of football at Folsom Field, the surface has been artificial turf for only 28 seasons.
The playing surface at Folsom Field was natural grass until the 1971 season when it was replaced with Astroturf. The artificial turf was removed and reverted back to grass for the 1999 season.
CU Athletic Director Rick George said the artificial turf will help Folsom Field host more non-football events including concerts, keeping the field in better condition for game days.
Crews were out installing the new field surface on Monday. The south end zone had the word "Buffaloes" in gold front with a black background. The Buffaloes' field will have the "Ralphie" logo at midfield and Big 12 logos, said George.
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