The CU Events Center on the Boulder campus may be a little dated and missing some of the modern arena-style amenities, but I still found it to be a pretty cool venue. As someone who loves sports and athletic environments, I always enjoy seeing "new to me" locations, and this place definitely has that classic college atmosphere and history baked into it. I was here for a graduation ceremony, CONGRATULATIONS to the Centaurus Class of 2026, and overall it was a memorable experience. My biggest gripe was definitely the lack of air conditioning, which was acknowledged multiple times during the speeches. Let's just say my internal thermostat was battling for survival by the second half of the ceremony. Still, despite the heat, it was a proud and special day in a uniquely Boulder setting. read more

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Having not been to the Event Center in over a decade, I enjoyed my experience last night watching the CU Buffs take on the Kansas Jayhawks for a Big XII game. While the Buffs may have lost, the event center still offers updated seating, updated scoreboard, and updated CU Buffs decor. The Event Center prides itself on being environmentally conscientious with its water usage, so expect low pressure taps in the bathroom. All staff were very friendly throughout the game. The parking situation is under control and they have it down to a science. Great work Event Center staff. You'll get 'em next time, Buffs! read more

CU Events Center - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This was my first time watching a CU Mens basketball game and we had a great time. Our girls are in the Boulder Choral and we had the opportunity to see them sing the National Anthem which was beautiful to see. There was plenty of space in our seats and we had many choices of snacks. I was happy with the experience and will certainly go again! read more

Average arena for NCAA college basketball in Big XII. Has a nice basket, and court layout. Decent video board. Staff is ok, fans are fickle at CU Events Center. Tickets slightly overpriced relative to record. read more

It's pretty hard to find much positive about this very dated basic arena. Reading the very old reviews here, I can at least report they've improved the sound system, have a decent video board, and the temperature has been comfortable for the several games I've attended. The seats in the ends and toward the very top of the sides are bleachers, the rest are basic hard stadium seats. There are few concessions, with nothing interesting. Not many students show up even for mid-semester conference games, and they're seated at one end, so not nearly as much of that vibe as at great arenas. Entrances have an awkward flow. Parking is a big mess -- why do they create a ton of cross-campus traffic instead of just routing everyone to the nearest parking / exit?? -- but at least it's free. read more

If I could give less than a star review, I would. the CU Event center holds so many events every year, yet they can't manage to post their bag policy with invitations or on the door before you go in or on any sign anywhere before to get to security. I went to a high school graduation. I brought a bag with snacks for my kid and my wallet, but because it didn't have a diaper in it, I couldn't bring it in the building. oh but they do provide lockers that you can keep your stuff in....for $10 on your card only. The security staff was rude, the coordinating staff was rude. all around bad experience. It's not that hard to communicate with people that there is a bag policy. On invitation "hey this venue has a bag policy" "check out the bag policy before you go" something. I hope this saves someone else from having to deal with their stupidness. I also hope someone high up sees this review and does something about it for future events. read more

It is so HOT in here if you attend an event other than a game. Zero air circulation on a 85° day and thousands of people.

I attended an event at CU Events Center in 2024 and wasn't overly impressed by much other than the gate attendant. The facilities are a bit wonky, the concessions are overpriced, and the parking situation is a mess. read more

OMG...this is hands down the worst sports arena I have been to in the last 25 years. As others have mentioned, this arena is very dated and you notice immediately upon entering and during games that the students and others have a hard time building up and or getting excitement into the stadium due to its poor and dated accoustics and construction. They do actually have a modern video board...but you can immediately tell that not a penny has been spent on infrastructure upgrades anywhere else in the arena. It seems at CU Boulder all the infrastruture improvement and moderization funds go to the football program and Folsom Field (which is understandable) but other Pac 10 schools have more modern basketball arenas so now that CU has more exposure due to its football program the CU Regents really should allocate more funds to the other sports programs and facilities at the University read more

I came here today to watch the Prairie View graduation and you would think they'd run things better after the horrible reviews from last year... wrong! Parking was a horrible MESS and the restrictions ARE RIDICULOUS. No balloons allowed, no big flower bouquets, no bags larger than a certain size, no cardboard signs and no FOOD, which are to be expected at these events!!!!!!!! Most of people's gifts had to be stored in "lockers" which cost $10 for a SMALL space. Even water bottles had to be put away. Made the beginning of a supposed to be great day HORRIBLE. I hope I don't have to attend an event here EVER AGAIN! (If I could do zero stars I would.) read more

I think you have to LOVE the Buffs in order to love Coors Event Center. Luckily I love the Buffaloes. Yes, it's an ugly concrete structure. Yeap, it's dimly lit. Parking sucks. It's a sports arena, you are here to watch a game, not look at the architectural detail of the building. P.S. When it's packed, it gets super hot, so bring a short-sleeved shirt to wear under your jacket/sweater. read more

I had the opportunity to visit the Coors Event Center as part of a high school graduation ceremony. I was not impressed. The building is technically functional and obviously serves the university's needs. But having visited many other arenas and multi-purpose spaces I came away thinking this place is a kind of a dump and that CU needs to spend some money on renovations at the least, or better yet replace it. . The restrooms are old. ADA compliant? Barely. If you're a guy and like communal trough style urinals you'll love the Coors Event Center. Hungry? Yeah, eat somewhere else. The concession stands are small, offer a very limited selection and are overpriced for what you get. Seating: Bench seats in some places, typical stadium seats in other spots. It's a hodpodge mix that I'm sure works well for basketball games but for other events it can be miserable if stuck there for any length of time. Heating / Cooling: If you want to replicate the experience of being a sweaty basketball player without leaving your seat the Coors Event Center will grant your wish. Acoustics. There's not a sound person in America that could make this cavernous barn sound good. The best they can do is amplify the noise and hope the audience can make out half of it. Parking. Muwahaha! Good luck with that. See ya in an hour after you circle around trying to find a parking space. One bright spot...the CU Campus Police actually have it together when it comes to traffic control so you can get on campus to search for that mythical parking space, or to get out of there if you ever do find one without parking in an unauthorized lot. They could teach some police agencies a thing or two about how to get people in and out quickly, and do it with a smile to boot. (This is one of the better traffic management plans I've seen in a long time). 3 Stars. Yeah it sucks, but it does get the job done for CU. (Barely). read more

If you park on campus, be prepared to wait in the lots as long as you were in the events center. Nightmare.

I attended my first CU men's basketball game last night and let me say that the university should be ashamed at this outdated, concrete hole in the ground, that someone threw a top on and called it an arena. It gives off a cold, grey feeling of a morgue, with a basketball floor thrown in the middle. The mixture of seating and bleachers leaves little to the imagination and at the same time adds to the cold, concrete canvas of this unfinished painting. The sound system inside is minimal at best and could be improved by closing off the open concourse all around the top of the seating bowl. Therefore improving the noise and atmosphere created by the fans. It's not the worst place for college basketball, but for a university of this size, it certainly could be better and CU students and fans should expect more. There is an upcoming renovation of the Coor Events Center after the completion of the new practice facility next door in 2011. It can't some soon enough. read more

I love watching live sports, especially college sports. It's the excitement of the students, the band, the pep squad, the mascot, and the kids who aren't being paid to play. I went to the Coors Event Center for the first time last week to watch a men's basketball game. I immediately booked tickets for the next few games. Sure, it's an old stadium. Sure, CU hasn't had the best records in past years. But I've got high hopes for this season, and when it's over, I'll have high hopes for the next. That's what being a fan is about. And, I don't mind when stadiums or arenas feel dated. I like the history. It's about the energy of the crowd rather than the walls of the building that make arena's good. Hopefully this season we will work on that! read more

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Awful parking. Long lines for tickets. No atmosphere unless the place is sold out. Poor food choices at concession stands.

$4.50 for twenty ounces of Pepsi purified water!!. CU should be ashamed. I've been to this facility for many events and not too impressed with it. Recently I was there for a near full crowd and the sound was not clear, it was like 85 degrees inside, and the security was not good. The security gave efforts but it seemed very loose if someone was to mean real harm. read more