Boulder Flatirons to Go on Hiatus in 2026

Photos by Marc Viquez, Stadium Journey

The Boulder Flatirons will not take the field during the 2026 season, as the Front Range League has announced that the team will go on hiatus due to a shortage of available home dates at Scott Carpenter Park.

The Flatirons were created when the league assumed control of the Boulder 64s (Collegians) franchise last September and began building a new expansion team. The decision to form the Flatirons followed the prior ownership's transfer of the franchise to the Front Range League, citing their inability to manage multiple teams.

In a surprising twist, the former ownership of the 64s resurfaced, claiming rights to the Collegians brand. To avoid a prolonged dispute over what the league viewed as a low-value entity, the Front Range League opted to move forward with the Flatirons, maintaining a willingness to share Scott Carpenter Park.

Initially, league officials proposed an alternating schedule, and the City of Boulder committed to ensuring a fair distribution of available dates. However, the Collegians later submitted a request for 30 home dates, significantly exceeding their typical allotment of 8 to 10 dates. Granting them priority as returning tenants further complicated matters, as most of these sought-after dates fell on valuable weekends.

With only a few scattered weekday openings left, the Front Range League concluded that the Flatirons could not support a viable season in 2026.

Looking ahead, the league plans to regroup and continue collaboration with the City of Boulder, aiming to launch the Flatirons in 2027. The long-term vision remains to provide affordable, family-friendly baseball at Scott Carpenter Park and establish a strong presence within the Boulder community.

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