Colorado State University Athletics
Rocky Mountain Showdown gameday advisory
9/16/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
DENVER - The 2015 Rocky Mountain Showdown between the Colorado State Rams and the Colorado Buffaloes will take place on Saturday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High (5 p.m. MT kickoff). The Rams look to win the annual rivalry game for the third time in the past four seasons. CSU's game notes can be viewed here.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the McGraw Athletic Center ticket office, Ram Zone retail store in Old Town, over the phone at 1-800-491-RAMS or online.
RAM RALLIES
Several Ram Rallies will take place leading up to the Rocky Mountain Showdown, beginning Thursday on campus when ASCSU hosts the Grill the Buffs pep rally. The event, which takes place from 11:40 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Sutherland Gardens in front of the Lory Student Center, will allow students the opportunity to show their Ram pride while feasting on buffalo burgers. The event also features the CSU marching band, CAM the Ram, CSU spirit squad and members of the football team.
On Friday (6 p.m. at C.B. & Potts in Englewood), former CSU star Joel Dreessen will emcee a Ram Rally featuring additional appearances by head coach Mike Bobo, former all-conference wide receiver David Anderson, CAM the Ram and CSU's spirit squad. CSU giveaways, a photo booth and discounted food and drink will also be available.
Prior to Saturday's game, the CSU Alumni Association is hosting a Ram Rally tailgate, from 2-4:30 p.m. in Lot J of Sports Authority Field. Tickets, which include food and drink, are $27 for Alumni Association, Ram Club or RAAA members and $32 for non-members. Children 12 and under are free.
WATCH PARTIES
For fans unable to make Saturday's game, the CSU Alumni Association has several watch parties throughout the country. Click here to view a complete list. The game will be broadcast nationwide on CBS Sports Network (find your channel here).
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
With standard city traffic and gameday traffic, heavy volume and congestion is anticipated. Please allow extra time if driving to the stadium. Public or alternative transportation options should be considered to minimize delays and inconvenience. Follow the official Twitter feed or Facebook page for Sports Authority Field at Mile High (@SportsAuthField) to receive real-time, gameday parking and traffic updates.
GAMEDAY TIMELINE
1 p.m. - All Stadium Parking Lots Open
3 p.m. - Gates 2 & 7 Open for United Club & Suite Ticket Holders
3:30 p.m. - All Stadium Gates Open
5 p.m. - Kickoff
STUDENT ENTRANCES
All students are required to enter the stadium through the following designated student gates. Colorado State students enter through Gate 5, located on northeast corner of the stadium. Colorado students enter through Gate 9, located on southeast corner of the stadium.
WALK-THRU METAL DETECTORS
A new system has been in full use for all Broncos' home games this year and will be active for Saturday's Rocky Mountain Showdown.
In response to fan requests to improve the screening process to enter the stadium, a total of 93 walk-thru metal detectors are in place at all gates of Sports Authority Field at Mile High, replacing the hand wand and pat down systems that have been in place the last four years. The metal detectors are similar to those which are currently used at Coors Field and Pepsi Center in Denver
The metal detectors, referred to as magnetometers (mags) in the security industry, are similar to those used by TSA officials at airports. Unlike airport security checkpoints, however, fans will not need to remove shoes, belts, coins, watches, wallets or jewelry.
Fans that have medical conditions or are otherwise unable to pass through the metal detectors will be screened through other methods.
STADIUM BAG POLICY
All fans are reminded that the stadium bag policy, which limits the size and type of bags permitted into the stadium, will be enforced. Fans should review the policy prior to arriving at the stadium for the game. While we encourage fans not to bring any bags, if possible, the following bags will be permitted.
- One clear bag no larger than 12" by x 6" x 12" OR a one-gallon clear freezer bag (Ziploc or similar).
- Fans may also carry a small clutch bag or purse no larger than 6.5" x 4.5", with or without a strap.
- Each ticket holder, including children, may carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
PARKING: Parking spaces in on-site stadium lots are reserved primarily for CSU and CU season ticket holders with pre-sold permits. A limited number of single-game spaces for fans without a permit will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and will cost $25 per space/vehicle, cash only please. Single-game spaces at the stadium typically sell out 1.5 hours before kickoff.
Fans without permits have several parking options in privately managed lots adjacent to the stadium area with the Pepsi Center and Auraria Campus parking lots providing the largest inventory. Parking spaces in off-site parking lots average $10-15 per space, cash only.
Fans without pre sold-permits planning arriving at the stadium with 1 hour or less before kickoff should avoid roads around the immediate stadium area and go directly to off-site parking lots such as the Pepsi Center or Auraria Campus in order to minimize delays and inconvenience.
PARKING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS AROUND THE STADIUM IS ILLEGAL. VIOLATORS WILL BE TICKETED AND TOWED.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will provide bus and light rail service to and from the stadium from local park and ride lots throughout the metro area. Round trip fares range from $4.50 to $10 depending on trip origination. Passengers may pay upon boarding or can use Special Service Free Ride coupons. RTD passes, tickets and transfers are not accepted for game day service.
Shuttle busses will depart to the stadium from park and ride lots approximately 2.5 hours before kickoff. Service back to park and ride lots will continue for 45 minutes following the game. Passengers are not permitted to leave personal belongings on busses during the game.
In addition to park and ride shuttles, the Federal Shuttle provides additional service to the stadium, running every 20 minutes from two hours prior to kickoff until 10 minutes before kickoff. Service resumes immediately after the game ends. The Federal Shuttle stops at Lincoln High School (2285 South Federal Blvd.) and at bus stops along Federal Boulevard.
LIGHT RAIL: The Sports Authority Field at Mile High and Decatur-Federal Station provide direct access to the stadium. Regular one-way light rail faresares apply. Fans should purchase a round-trip ticket at your initial boarding station to avoid delays after the game.
The C, E or W light rail lines stop at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High Station, an 8-minute walk to the stadium. Fans may also take the D or H lines and transfer to the C or E lines at I-25 & Broadway, Alameda, or 10th & Osage stations.
Decatur-Federal Station: The Decatur Federal station provides service to the stadium from the West Corridor Line. The Decatur-Federal Station is also an 8-minute walk to the stadium.
TAILGATING: Tailgating is allowed in the stadium parking lots, however, tailgating is limited to the lined 8.5' x 17' parking space you've purchased, either directly behind or in front of your vehicle. If you are arriving early to tailgate, it is highly advised that you back your car into the parking spaces on the perimeter of the parking lot to utilize the adjacent landscaped areas to set up your tailgate equipment. Fans are not allowed to set up tailgate equipment (tables, chairs, tents, grills, games, etc.) in the unoccupied parking spaces adjacent to them or the drive lanes.
A 16-foot drive lane must be maintained at all times. Tents or canopies exceeding an 8' x 8' footprint and vehicles measuring more than 18' in length and/or 8' in width are not permitted in a lined parking space. Tailgating is permitted on medians and landscaped areas adjacent to parking lots. There will be strict enforcement of the one permit one parking space policy. All tailgates must break down 1 hour prior to kick-off.
