Canvas Stadium has certain restrictions and rules. View current restrictions and rules.

Neighborhood Parking

Many neighborhoods around the stadium have restricted parking during stadium events. Remember to check parking signs in the neighborhood before leaving your car, as parking tickets on game days will be $100 and your vehicle may be towed.

To see a map of restricted areas, click here.

Parking on lawns is strictly prohibited and violators will be ticketed.

Neighborhood Enforcement

Hosting a party before the game and want to avoid a costly citation? Remember to register your party ahead of time. Learn more about party registration.

Don’t forget that noise, nuisance, and alcohol regulations are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Be a good neighbor!

Transit

Using alternative transportation, like biking or taking Transfort, is encouraged! View more information regarding using Transfort during game days.

For attendees, parking on the main campus is by parking pass only. On-campus cash parking is available in the parking garage on Pitkin off of College. Free game day parking can be found at the South Campus parking lot off of Drake. There will not be shuttle service from this lot to the stadium.

Traffic

As with any major special event, congestion in the CSU area is expected, and delays will occur. Alternate routes are advised if you're not attending the game. All major arterials are open to traffic (including College, Prospect, Shields, Laurel, and Mulberry). Some turning restrictions on Shields between Prospect and West Elizabeth will be in place.  

For more information on campus parking and transportation visit https://csurams.com/sports/2021/7/1/football-gameday.aspx

Through an intergovernmental agreement (IGA), CSU provides funding ($1.4 million) to the City of Fort Collins for enhanced and specialized transit services on and around the CSU campus. The funding contribution from the University also allows all students, faculty and staff to ride the Transfort system with the use of their RamCard. Read more.

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