The Colorado Buffaloes are set to face the Northwestern Wildcats this Saturday in a matchup that might be one of the more expensive college football games to attend this coming weekend. While neither team entered the 2026 season with high expectations but the fans looking to attend the game in person are dealing with steep ticket prices.
The lowest get-in prices currently sit at around $133 to $149 according to SeatGeek with the average prices of tickets on the resale market approximately $333.
Premium seats, particularly those closer to the field and along the lower sidelines, can cost well over $300 and reach $500 or more. The higher prices are not necessarily a reflection of the teams’ records or performances but the unusual venue and limited number of seats available are playing a major role in the costs.
Small Venue Leads to Big Ticket Prices
The largest factor behind the high prices of tickets is where Saturday’s game will be played. Northwestern is temporarily hosting games at Martin Stadium while the brand-new Ryan Field is still under construction…