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Colorado prepares for Black and Gold spring game

CU Athletics said its Black and Gold Weekend promises to set a new standard for spring games with a concert and talent show.

BOULDER, Colo. — The Colorado Buffaloes' second spring football game under Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders will be held this weekend.

CU Athletics said its Black and Gold Weekend will feature festivities over multiple days including the spring game, a CU football alumni reunion, a talent show and a concert by rapper Lil Wayne.

Colorado football spring game

The spring game will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Folsom Field.

Tickets are $15 for bowl seating, $25 for Byron White East Club seating, and $5 for students at CUBuffs.com.

The game will also be broadcast live on the Pac-12 Network.

Last year's spring game was a sellout for the first time ever. More than 24,000 tickets have been sold for this weekend's game, the second-highest attendance ever for CU's spring game.

On-campus parking for the game and the post-game concert is $10 for the entire day and must be purchased on-site. 

The Show: A Prime Time Weekend Party

A "Prime Time Weekend Party" dubbed "The Show" will take place Saturday at CU Events Center.

Lil Wayne will perform at CU Events Center after the spring game on Saturday.

"The Show: A Prime Time Weekend Party" is being coordinated in partnership with the CU Boulder Program Council. 

Concert tickets are on sale for as low as $29.50 plus fees.

Talent Show

A talent show is planned for Thursday at CU Events Center.

Hosted by 5430 Alliance, tickets will be free and will be open to any and all fans, students, faculty and staff.

Participation in the talent show itself is also open to anyone by emailing primesgottalent@gmail.com to sign up.

Prime Elite Dinner

The “Prime Elite Dinner,” a special evening with Sanders is scheduled for Friday at the Nerd Wallet Touchdown Club hosted by the 5430 Alliance. For more details or to purchase individual tickets or tables, contact the 5430 Alliance. 

Credit: AP Photo/David Zalubowski
Deion Sandersleads long-time supporter Peggy Coppom to kick the football before the team's spring game on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Boulder, Colo.

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