Pregame Events

Alumni Tailgates
It wouldn’t be game day without a tailgate! We’ve got you covered at both home and away games. Four hours prior to home games, you’ll find all of the pregame fun, including food and drinks for purchase, photos with CAM, games on the big screens, and more, at the Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate and inside the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center. When we hit the road, we bring it all with us for tailgates 2.5 hours before kickoff at most away games.

Ram Rallies
In addition to our game-day tailgates, we like to start the party early when we’re on the road! Join fellow Rams fans, alumni, parents, and friends for Ram Rallies hosted by the Alumni Association the night before away football games. We’ll find a local hot spot to flaunt our green and gold and make sure every opponent knows Ram Pride has come to town! These rallies are a great opportunity to network with fellow Rams in the area even if you’re not planning to attend the game.

Watch Parties
Watch your Rams with fellow Rams across the nation! Our Ram Networks host watch parties throughout the athletics seasons in cities across the country. Dig out your green and gold, meet fellow Rams fans in your area, and let the Ram Pride fly at a watch party near you. We typically choose a local favorite brewery or restaurant to cheer on our team, reminisce about times gone by, and enjoy the connections made with other alumni. Find a watch party near you!
Upcoming Events

Washington State
September 2, 2023

Washington State
Ram Walk Tailgate
September 2, 2023
Ram Pride pregame with food, fun, music, games and more at the Ram Walk Tailgate and inside the Smith Alumni Center.
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
September 2, 2023
Canvas Stadium
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for more info!

at Colorado
September 16, 2023

at Colorado
Alumni Association Tailgate
September 16, 2023
Pregame festivities – food, beverages, music and Ram pride!
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
September 16, 2023
Boulder, Colorado
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for watch party info!

at Middle Tennessee
September 23, 2023

at Middle Tennessee
Alumni Association Ram Rally
September 22, 2023
Stay tuned for more info!
Alumni Association Tailgate
September 23, 2023
Pregame festivities – food, beverages, music and Ram pride!
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
September 23, 2023
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for watch party info!

Utah Tech
September 30, 2023

Utah Tech
Ram Walk Tailgate
September 30, 2023
Ram Pride pregame with food, fun, music, games and more at the Ram Walk Tailgate and inside the Smith Alumni Center.
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
September 30, 2023
Canvas Stadium
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for more info!

at Utah State
October 7, 2023

at Utah State
Alumni Association Tailgate
October 7, 2023
Pregame festivities – food, beverages, music and Ram pride!
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
October 7, 2023
Logan, Utah
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for watch party info!

Boise State
October 14, 2023

Boise State
Ram Walk Tailgate
October 14, 2023
Ram Pride pregame with food, fun, music, games and more at the Ram Walk Tailgate and inside the Smith Alumni Center.
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
October 14, 2023
Canvas Stadium
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for more info!

at UNLV
October 21, 2023

at UNLV
Alumni Association Ram Rally
October 20, 2023
Stay tuned for more info!
Alumni Association Tailgate
October 21, 2023
Pregame festivities – food, beverages, music and Ram pride!
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
October 21, 2023
Las Vegas, Nev.
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for watch party info!

Air Force
October 28, 2023

Air Force
Ram Walk Tailgate
October 28, 2023
Ram Pride pregame with food, fun, music, games and more at the Ram Walk Tailgate and inside the Smith Alumni Center.
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
October 28, 2023
Canvas Stadium
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for more info!

at Wyoming
November 4, 2023

at Wyoming
Alumni Association Tailgate
November 4, 2023
Pregame festivities – food, beverages, music and Ram pride!
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
November 4, 2023
Laramie, Wyoming
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for watch party info!

San Diego State
November 11, 2023

San Diego State
Ram Walk Tailgate
November 11, 2023
Ram Pride pregame with food, fun, music, games and more at the Ram Walk Tailgate and inside the Smith Alumni Center.
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
November 11, 2023
Canvas Stadium
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for more info!

Nevada
November 18, 2023

Nevada
Ram Walk Tailgate
November 18, 2023
Ram Pride pregame with food, fun, music, games and more at the Ram Walk Tailgate and inside the Smith Alumni Center.
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
November 18, 2023
Canvas Stadium
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for more info!

at Hawaii
November 25, 2023

at Hawaii
Alumni Association Ram Rally
November 24, 2023
Stay tuned for more info!
Alumni Association Tailgate
November 25, 2023
Pregame festivities – food, beverages, music and Ram pride!
Stay tuned for more info!
Tickets
November 25, 2023
Manoa, Hawaii
Tickets
Game Watch Parties
Watch the Rams with other Ram Fans in your area!
Stay tuned for watch party info!

Game Day Experience
Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate
On all home game days, the Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate will open to the public four hours before kickoff on the north side of Canvas Stadium. The tailgate offers music, TVs showing national games, as well as food, beer, and wine for purchase. The tailgate is hosted by the Alumni Association and CSU Athletics.
Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center
Also opening four hours before kickoff, the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center offers college football games on a giant video wall, CSU stories on interactive touch screens, and photo ops with CAM the Ram. Beer, wine, and food are available for purchase and the stadium’s clear bag policy is in effect. The alumni center closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff, just in time for the ringing of the Old Main Bell at the Jim and Nadine Henry Family Tower outside the main entrance.
Get Your Green On
CSU celebrates “Get Your Green On” every Friday and on game weekends during the football season. Wearing your green not only identifies you as a CSU fan, it means you can take advantage of some great offers from local businesses.
Lodging
As you book your stay in Fort Collins for the big game, we want to help you make plans and find fun things to do during your down time. Fort Collins is home to some of the best restaurants, breweries, family-friendly activities and outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado. Let us help you plan the best game day weekend possible with some of our favorite itineraries.
Lodging Options from Our Preferred Business Partners:
AlumHotels
At AlumHotels, save up to 30% on hotels here. Includes long-term stays and business travel. Special assistance offered for group reservations. Promo code: rams
Candlewood Suites
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Fairfield Inn & Suites
Enjoy friendly service and comfortable, uplifting spaces at Fairfield by Marriott Fort Collins South. Your stay includes a complimentary hot breakfast and use of our relaxing indoor pool and spa. Located just one mile West of I-25 at the Harmony Road exit. 20% off your booking when you use our link!