Colorado University Athletics
Parking Information For Rocky Mountain Showdown
August 31, 2017 | Football
Details on How to Get There and When to Go
DENVER — Fans attending the Rocky Mountain Showdown between the University of Colorado and Colorado State University on Friday, Sept. 1, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High are encouraged to pay attention to traffic and parking information.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. MDT, and fans are encouraged to plan ahead due to the significant number of events in the Denver area surrounding Labor Day weekend.
PARKING AND STADIUM ENTRY INFORMATION: Parking lots will open at 2 p.m. A detailed parking map with CU and CSU lots information can be found here.  Premium gates will open at 4 p.m. All other gates will open at 4:30 p.m. (CU students with tickets in the student section will enter Gate 9; CSU students will enter Gate 5). The stadium's clear bag policy and metal detectors will be in effect. Fans without a pre-purchased permit will be advised to park at the Pepsi Center or Auraria Campus.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION: RTD will provide bus and rail service to and from Sports Authority Field at Mile High for the Rocky Mountain showdown with more transit options than ever. Fans will have direct service to and from the game with bus service from several locations in the metro area, the Federal Shuttle or the C, E and W rail lines.
For those heading downtown before the game, new services to Union Station are available on the Flatiron Flyer, the University of Colorado A Line and the B Line. From there, it is a quick transfer and trip to the stadium via the C, E and W Lines.
Visit http://www.rtd-denver.com/CUvsCSU.shtml for more information or call 303-299-6000. Â
STREET PARKING: Denver Public Works Right of Way Enforcement Agents will enforce posted parking regulations in the area, including surrounding neighborhoods during stadium events.
Posted signs in the stadium area restrict parking to vehicles with the correct residential parking permit posted in the window from 12-9 p.m. on Saturday. Fans are prohibited from parking in the neighborhoods as vehicles without appropriate permits will be cited and towed.
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Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. MDT, and fans are encouraged to plan ahead due to the significant number of events in the Denver area surrounding Labor Day weekend.
PARKING AND STADIUM ENTRY INFORMATION: Parking lots will open at 2 p.m. A detailed parking map with CU and CSU lots information can be found here.  Premium gates will open at 4 p.m. All other gates will open at 4:30 p.m. (CU students with tickets in the student section will enter Gate 9; CSU students will enter Gate 5). The stadium's clear bag policy and metal detectors will be in effect. Fans without a pre-purchased permit will be advised to park at the Pepsi Center or Auraria Campus.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION: RTD will provide bus and rail service to and from Sports Authority Field at Mile High for the Rocky Mountain showdown with more transit options than ever. Fans will have direct service to and from the game with bus service from several locations in the metro area, the Federal Shuttle or the C, E and W rail lines.
For those heading downtown before the game, new services to Union Station are available on the Flatiron Flyer, the University of Colorado A Line and the B Line. From there, it is a quick transfer and trip to the stadium via the C, E and W Lines.
Visit http://www.rtd-denver.com/CUvsCSU.shtml for more information or call 303-299-6000. Â
STREET PARKING: Denver Public Works Right of Way Enforcement Agents will enforce posted parking regulations in the area, including surrounding neighborhoods during stadium events.
Posted signs in the stadium area restrict parking to vehicles with the correct residential parking permit posted in the window from 12-9 p.m. on Saturday. Fans are prohibited from parking in the neighborhoods as vehicles without appropriate permits will be cited and towed.
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