Colorado State sets two attendance records during Border War football game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Colorado State recorded its largest home crowd in program history during the September 5, 2026, football game against Wyoming. A total of 40,548 spectators attended the contest at Canvas Stadium, which the Rams won 35-13. This figure surpassed the previous home attendance record of 40,416 set against Hawaii during the 2025 season. Additionally, the university reported a record 17,573 student tickets claimed for the matchup. Eight of the top 10 single-game attendance marks in program history have occurred at the venue since its opening in 2017. The stadium maintains a capacity of 36,500 seated, with additional standing room space available for larger crowds.
- •Colorado State defeated Wyoming 35-13 on September 5, 2026.
- •The game drew a record 40,548 fans to Canvas Stadium.
- •A total of 17,573 student tickets were claimed for the matchup.
- •Canvas Stadium has hosted eight of the 10 largest home crowds in program history.
- 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — Colorado State sets multiple program attendance records in Border War
"The CSU football program says two different program attendance marks were set Sept. 5 when the Rams beat Wyoming.
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