Falcon Stadium is the Air Force football venue at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. If you’re going to a game, plan around your assigned parking gate and check current entry rules before setting out.
- Location: U.S. Air Force Academy; the Academy’s self-guided-tour directions give the address as 2168 Field House Drive.
- Capacity: nearly 47,000 spectators.
- Elevation: more than 6,600 feet above sea level.
Where is Falcon Stadium?
Falcon Stadium sits within the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds in Colorado Springs. The venue hosts Air Force football and the Academy’s annual graduation ceremony. Football game days may also include military flyovers, Wings of Blue parachute demonstrations and the Cadet Wing’s traditional march-on.
The Belk Falcon Statue, with its 24-foot wingspan, is a landmark at the stadium. Keep in mind that reaching the venue means entering the Academy grounds, so access and gate directions matter as much as the stadium address.
How do you handle Falcon Stadium parking and game-day arrival?
For football games, parking lots open four hours before kickoff. Your lot determines which gate to use: lots 1, 2 and 3 use the South Gate, while lots 4, 5 and 6 use the North Gate.
The Academy encourages football visitors to use the North and South gates. The South Gate is accessed from Interstate 25 Exit 150. Parking locations and traffic patterns can vary by event, so follow posted signs and directions from event personnel rather than relying on a familiar route.
Tailgating must conclude no later than two hours after the football game ends. If you’re arranging your day around parking, allow time for arrival before kickoff and follow the event’s directions once you approach the Academy.
What are the ticket and entry rules?
Check the current event rules before you pack: Falcon Stadium’s published clear-bag guidance restricts bag size and several common items.
The policy allows one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 × 12 × 12 inches, one clear one-gallon zip-lock bag, or one small clutch or fanny pack no larger than 5.5 × 7.5 inches per ticket holder.
Backpacks, large purses, oversized tote bags, drawstring bags, mesh bags, tinted plastic bags, Camelbacks and bota bags are among the prohibited bags.
The listed prohibited items also include weapons and firearms, fireworks, coolers and ice chests, glass and metal containers, umbrellas, artificial noisemakers, laser pointers, video cameras, tripods or selfie sticks, camera lenses over 4 inches, tobacco products and illegal substances.
The published guidance permits clear, factory-sealed soft-sided water bottles up to 24 ounces, or empty clear soft-sided bottles for refilling. Food must be carried in one transparent one-gallon zip-lock bag per ticket holder. All people and personal belongings may be subject to screening, and entry may be denied if a guest declines screening.
Children age 2 and younger may enter home ticketed events with a ticketed parent or guardian. If admitted without a ticket, they must sit on an accompanying adult’s lap; children older than 2 need their own ticket.
If you need a medical or special-needs exception to the published bag or item rules, submit a request at least three business days before the event.
How do you get to Falcon Stadium from the hotel?
Falcon Stadium is about 2.4 miles from WoodSpring Suites Colorado Springs North - Air Force Academy, about 46 minutes by car or 141 minutes on foot. You can review the hotel’s room options as you plan your stay.
If you’re driving, use the event’s parking and gate instructions to guide your approach; the South Gate is accessed from Interstate 25 Exit 150. Academy access requirements can affect arrival, particularly for non-U.S. citizens.
Non-U.S. citizens must visit the Pass and Registration Office in person with a sponsor or event-linked pre-registration and a passport to obtain a pass. The office is outside the South Gate and is reached from Interstate 25 Exit 150.
The Academy advises visitors seeking a pass to arrive one to two hours before their required access time because waits may be long. The United States Air Force Academy visitor planning guide is relevant if you’re coordinating a broader visit to the grounds.
What should you check before you go?
Event-day details can vary, so check the official site before you go. Confirm the game’s parking directions, gate assignments and current bag and item rules with Air Force Athletics, and check Academy access requirements with the U.S. Air Force Academy.
If your trip begins at the airport, Colorado Springs airport to hotel planning can help you arrange that part of your journey. That way, you can plan your arrival around the specific event rather than assuming every game follows the same arrangements.
FAQs
What is Falcon Stadium used for?
Falcon Stadium hosts Air Force football and the U.S. Air Force Academy’s annual graduation ceremony.
When do football parking lots open?
Football parking lots open four hours before kickoff. Tailgating must end no later than two hours after the game ends.
Which gate should you use for parking?
Lots 1, 2 and 3 use the South Gate; lots 4, 5 and 6 use the North Gate. Follow posted signs and event personnel’s directions, since arrangements may change for individual events.
Can children enter without a ticket?
Children age 2 and younger may enter with a ticketed parent or guardian and, if admitted without a ticket, sit on the accompanying adult’s lap. Children older than 2 need their own ticket.