The University of Colorado Boulder is going through some changes prior to the start of the 2025-26 season, and it’s not just on the roster. With the college football offseason well underway, teams are gearing up to get ready for next season, both on and off the roster.
A week ago on Friday, the Colorado University athletic department confirmed to Fox31 of Colorado that artificial turf will be installed at the Buffaloes’ Folsom Field. This marks the first time since 1999 that this has happened in a $1 million overhaul.
Colorado’s Folsom Field Gets First Turf Since 1999
A spokesperson for the Colorado athletic department spoke and said that the turf should be installed ahead of the 2025-26 college football season if all goes according to plan. The spokesperson went on to tell FOX31 that the cost of the new artificial turf is estimated to be around $1 million.
The installation process is expected to take roughly six weeks. The work should begin after the BolderBoulder 10K run on Memorial Day in May. So, it should be ready well in advance of the upcoming college football season. This is great news for the Colorado Buffaloes and their community.
Colorado to replace grass field with turf
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Artificial turf can be played on 24/7. According to Cornell University, “having and using a synthetic turf field would allow native soil fields to be rested and have time to recuperate.”
They went on to say that “these fields are especially in the Spring and Fall when temperatures are more moderate than the heat of summer.” Overall, this is great news and much safer for the coaches and players involved.
Folsom Field first opened its doors in 1924 and has been the home of the Buffaloes ever since. It’s interesting to note that this is not the first time that natural grass has been replaced with Astroturf.
Prior to 1971, the playing surface at Folsom Field Was a natural grass. However, the grass was replaced that season with Astroturf. According to a historical report from the university, the turf was called a “godsend” because Boulder, Colorado received two feet of snow in the morning of the first game after the turf was installed.
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In the Spring of 1999 the Buffaloes home field returned to all-natural grass. The project included a bio-thermal heating, drainage, and a sub-air system, cost the university $1.2 million.
Overall, this is a great decision on behalf of the University of Colorado Boulder, the Buffaloes, and everyone involved. It’s well known that turf is safer for the players and can be easier to play on, especially in a physical sport such as football.
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