Few things in Idaho beat a Boise State game day. The blue turf, the tailgates and a stadium full of orange and blue make a Broncos home game one of the best weekends to visit Boise. If you’re coming in with family or a group of friends, here’s how to plan the trip, and where to stay so everyone’s together.
Getting to Albertsons Stadium
Boise State plays football at Albertsons Stadium, home of the famous blue turf, on the BSU campus along the Boise River, just south of downtown. From Malibu Manor in the Warm Springs foothills, campus is about a 10-minute drive.
- Ride the Greenbelt: the Boise River Greenbelt runs from our neighborhood along the river toward campus. On a nice day, biking to the game is one of the easiest ways to skip traffic and parking.
- Rideshare or a designated driver: traffic and parking around campus fill up fast on game day. Plan to arrive early or get dropped off.
- Check the details before you go: kickoff times, the clear-bag policy and parking info are posted on the official Boise State Athletics website (broncosports.com).
Game day tips
- Tailgate early: the lots and lawns around campus fill up hours before kickoff, and the tailgating scene is half the fun.
- Wear blue and orange: you’ll fit right in, and late-season night games get cold, so bring layers.
- Book your stay early: rentals and hotels near downtown fill fast for big home games, homecoming and rivalry weekends.
- Make a weekend of it: catch a game at ExtraMile Arena in basketball season, or pair football with a fall hike in the foothills.
Before and after the game
Downtown Boise is packed with restaurants, breweries and bars for a pre-game meal or a post-game celebration. See our guide to Boise nightlife. The morning after, walk to the foothill trails near the house or take an easy ride along the Greenbelt. Our local things-to-do guide has more ideas.
Where to stay for a Boise State game with a group
Malibu Manor is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with a game room that sleeps up to 16, about 10 minutes from campus. It’s built for game-day groups:
- Everyone under one roof: four king bedrooms, a bunk room and a sleeper sofa.
- Watch the away games too: a big-screen TV in the game room and a 65-inch smart TV in the living room.
- Pre-game and post-game at home: an entertainment deck with BBQ grill, cornhole and city views, plus a game room with arcade, foosball and a PS5.
- Easy logistics: smart-lock self check-in, a fully equipped kitchen and a washer and dryer.
Traveling with a big crew? See our large group & family reunion guide.
Book direct and save
Game weekends go fast. Check availability and book Malibu Manor direct to save about 10% compared to Airbnb, with no guest service fee and a full refund up to 30 days before check-in. Go Broncos!