Gameday Guide

Kinnick Stadium

Iowa City, Iowa · Iowa

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
GATES
1h30 before
OUTSIDE FOOD
Allowed
CAPACITY
69,250

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Review the official bag policy before you arrive.

Teams that play here

Plan your visit

Official Hawkeye Tailgate in Krause Family Plaza opens to all fans 3 hours prior to kickoff.

Getting in

Gates. Kinnick Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Premium Club doors open two hours prior to kickoff.
Tailgating. Gameday alcohol and tailgate policies for areas outside Kinnick Stadium are published on the football parking page (Tailgate/Alcohol Policy). The Fan Code of Conduct is enforced in all stadium parking and tailgate areas; violations may result in loss of parking privileges. Official Hawkeye Tailgate in Krause Family Plaza (south side of the stadium) opens to all fans 3 hours prior to kickoff.
Accessibility. ADA accessible seating and companion seating available at Kinnick Stadium, purchased through the UI Athletics Ticket Office; each accessible order eligible for up to three attendant seats subject to availability. North end zone ADA seats are reached via two street-level entrances with elevators off Evashevski Drive; all other accessible seats are on the concourse level and reachable from any gate. ADA parking and shuttle information is on the football parking page. Service animals permitted; pets prohibited. Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity with sensory bags at Fans First stands near Gates B, H, I, and M. Assistive listening devices available at Guest Services (south concourse near Section 213) and UI Police HQ near Section 123.
Entry. Prohibited: Alcoholic beverages, Backpacks, purses, handbags and/or cinch bags, Banners and signs, Coolers, kegs, glass containers, CamelBak or other backpack style hydration systems, or refillable water bottles over 1 gallon, Footballs, Large lens cameras (6" or more) or tripods, Noisemakers, horns, bugles or any disruptive devices, Non-service animals, Personal chairbacks, Strollers and car seats, Tobacco of any kind (including e-cigarettes), Umbrellas, Video cameras, Weapons of any kind. Patrons will not be permitted to exit & re-enter Kinnick Stadium, including stadium exits from Krause Family Plaza and premium areas.

Parking lots

Official parking:hawkeyesports.com

Food worth the line

About twenty concession stands are located throughout the concourse, with additional food vendors in Krause Family Plaza (south end near Gate A). All concession and merchandise stands are cashless (credit/debit only). Free hydration stations are at Sections 102 and 120, with water fountains throughout the concourse.

In the neighborhood

Melrose Avenue is lined with food and merchandise vendors on gameday. Krause Family Plaza on the south side outside Gate A hosts vendors and pregame activities.

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Kinnick Stadium?

Kinnick Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12".

Does Kinnick Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. Kinnick Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12".

Can you bring outside food into Kinnick Stadium?

Outside food is permitted if carried in a clear storage bag (Ziploc or similar) no larger than one gallon. One factory-sealed or empty refillable water bottle is allowed, no larger than one gallon. Coolers, glass containers, and refillable bottles over one gallon are prohibited.

When do gates open at Kinnick Stadium?

Kinnick Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Premium Club doors open two hours prior to kickoff.

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