Kinnick Stadium

Capacity: 69,250

Home Teams: Iowa Hawkeyes (NCAA College Football)

Kinnick Stadium Events

Kinnick Stadium has been the home of the Iowa Hawkeyes of the University of Iowa ever since it first opened in 1929. It was renamed in 1945 after Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick, who had led the Hawkeyes as quarterback in the late 1930s, died as a soldier in World War II. Major renovations in recent years have made the stadium much more aesthetically attractive and expanded its overall capacity to nearly 70,000 (many publications about the stadium like to point out that if the stadium was a city, it would be the sixth largest city in the state when full!). Hawkeyes fans flock to home games clad in the team’s colors of black and gold to sing not only the Iowa Fight Song but rousing renditions of the polka song “Im Himmel gibt's kein Bier” (In Heaven There is No Beer) after victories. The team enters the field to the more modern (and metal) strains of ACDC’s “Back in Black” and Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.” In recent years, fans at Kinnick Stadium have initiated quite a lovely tradition as well, known as the Kinnick Wave (no relation to the better-known “Mexican Wave” that sweeps around stadiums worldwide). For the Kinnick Wave, fans turn towards the top floors of the nearby children’s hospital, from which the stadium is fully visible and wave their hands or their lit-up cell phones in support of the patients. This wonderful gesture has even spread to fans of opposition teams. On the field, the Hawkeyes have long been serious contenders in the Big Ten Conference, claiming 11 Big Ten titles as well as 5 claimed national titles and 20 Bowl victories (20-18-1 in Bowl games). While Kinnick Stadium is primarily used for Hawkeyes home games, the venue does occasionally host other events, primarily charity-related. If you show up to the stadium hungry, rest assured that you will eat very well indeed, with many tasty snacks on offer, including cheeseburgers, Wimmers hot dogs, and Loaded Hawk Tots. As the stadium is not (as the song states) heaven, there is also plenty of beer. For Hawkeyes merchandise, head to any of the kiosks and shops inside Kinnick Stadium and around campus.

Kinnick Stadium Seating Chart

Kinnick Stadium is a large venue that provides many different seating options to fans. Those keen on a game day with all the comforts and perks can opt for premium seating areas such as McCord Indoor Club Seats or an Ironmen executive box. All premium seats come with the finest service and amenities as well as excellent views. For a more intense fan experience, however, plunge yourself into general admission seating. For tickets to an Iowa Hawkeyes game at Kinnick Stadium, TicketX has you covered, listing all the most affordable seats. Our handy seating chart is the easiest way to evaluate different seating options (prices/locations).

Getting to Kinnick Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Kinnick Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Kinnick Stadium via public transportation

There are some local buses in Iowa City, but for games at Kinnick Stadium, the most useful transportation service is likely the CAMBUS, which runs from various parking lots to the stadium. Routes and schedules can be found on the Iowa Hawkeyes website. If you will be staying in town, cycling or walking to the stadium could also work, or catching a taxi or ride-share.

Getting to Kinnick Stadium by car

Iowa City is not very big, so the streets leading into the university can get very busy on game days. Make sure that you arrive early and plan your route in advance. The Iowa Hawkeyes website has helpful driving directions and maps (these also indicate which roads are closed on game days). 

Does Kinnick Stadium have on-site parking?

Parking right next to Kinnick Stadium is limited and mostly allotted to season ticket holders and donors. Plenty of parking is located around campus and Iowa City, however, with CAMBUS shuttles helping fans get from some of the more distant parking locations to the stadium. Visit the Iowa Hawkeyes website for extremely helpful and thorough parking information and maps. 

How much does Kinnick Stadium parking cost?

Parking for Hawkeyes games costs $30 if you park at nearby Finkbine Golf Course. Most other car lots are free even if you pay on the day of the game. Visit the Iowa Hawkeyes website for clear information on parking spots and parking rates.