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About Marv Kay Stadium

Marv Kay Stadium, officially hosting Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium, is the on-campus home of the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers football program. Located along 12th Street and Maple Street in Golden, CO 80401, the venue sits on the Mines campus within the Clear Creek Athletic Complex. The stadium blends a proud college football tradition with modern expansions to accommodate more fans and a lively game-day atmosphere.

Originally seating 4,090 (as of 2015), the 2023 McKee West End Zone expansion added additional seating and a beer garden, enhancing sightlines and the overall experience for fans. The home grandstand is on the south side, with the visitor seating to the north. Whether you’re a local, a Mines alum, or an out-of-town visitor, we’ve got you covered for secure, straightforward ticket purchasing and game-day information.

Below you’ll find essential details about parking, transit, seating, and nearby hotel and dining options to plan a smooth visit to Marv Kay Stadium.

Seating and capacity: The venue features a traditional home grandstand on the south side and visitor seating on the north. The 2023 West End Zone expansion added seating and a beer garden, increasing capacity beyond the original 4,090 seats.

Parking: Free Parking Garage at 1400 Maple Street is closest to the home entrance. Lot K offers the best available price parking with tailgating permitted. Lot Q (Elm St & West Campus Drive) is free. Lot S (1250 Maple) serves VIP/staff needs, and Lot L (1220 12th) provides handicap and VIP spaces. The Ore Cart Shuttle runs on game days to shuttle fans around campus and to nearby lots.

Transit: The Mines Ore Cart Shuttle provides free transportation from multiple campus locations and Golden area stops. For driving directions and public transit options, consult the Mines Visitors’ Guide before you travel.

Nearby hotels and dining: Plan your stay near the venue with a short list of trusted options. Highly recommended partners include The Golden Hotel, Table Mountain Inn, The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, Marriott Denver West, and Hampton Inn Golden. Affiliate partners also feature SpringHill Suites Lakewood for convenient stays. Always check for current promotions and group rates when booking through our trusted partners.

Notable events and history: Marv Kay Stadium has hosted Mines football since 1893. The site has hosted Broncos (1960–63) and Baltimore Colts (1972) training camps, the first live Rockies football telecast in 1952, Mines’ NCAA Tournament appearance in 2004, a record home crowd of 5,386 in 2015, and NCAA Quarterfinal and Semifinal appearances in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The 2023 West End Zone expansion opened, enriching the fan experience.

When you’re ready to secure seats for Mines football at Marv Kay Stadium, we’ll help you find the best availability and get you into the action quickly. Think of us as your go-to connection for straightforward, reliable ticket access.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 4,090 seats (as of 2015); 2023 McKee West End Zone expansion added seating beyond the original capacity.
  • Address/Location: Located along 12th Street and Maple Street in Golden, CO 80401 (on the Mines campus, within the Clear Creek Athletic Complex).
  • Venue type: On-campus college football stadium (Alumni Field at Marv Kay Stadium) serving the Mines Orediggers.
  • Seating chart: Home grandstand on the south side; visitor seating on the north; 2023 West End Zone expansion added additional seating and a beer garden.
  • Parking: Free Parking Garage at 1400 Maple Street (closest to home entrance); Lot K ($10, tailgating permitted); Lot Q (Elm St & West Campus Drive, free); Lot S (1250 Maple, VIP/staff); Lot L (1220 12th, handicap/VIP). Ore Cart Shuttle is available for game-day transit.
  • Transit: Free Ore Cart shuttle from multiple campus/Golden locations; driving directions/public transit info via the Mines Visitors' Guide.
  • Nearby hotels: The Golden Hotel; Table Mountain Inn; The Eddy Taproom & Hotel; Marriott Denver West; Hampton Inn Golden (also listed partner properties include SpringHill Suites Lakewood).
  • Notable events hosted: 1893–present site of Mines football; Broncos (1960–63) and Baltimore Colts (1972) training camps; 1952 first live televised Rockies football game from the site; Mines’ first NCAA Tournament game (Nov 13, 2004) vs Midwestern State; record home crowd of 5,386 on Sept 5, 2015; NCAA Quarterfinal (Dec 4, 2021) vs Angelo State; NCAA Semifinal (Dec 10, 2022) vs Shepherd with attendance 6,191; 2023 McKee West End Zone expansion opening.