Nile Kinnick Stadium Reviews

We've had football season tickets for the past few years and enjoy attending games at Kinnick Stadium. There is plenty of staff present for assistance. The restrooms are well maintained and can accommodate many. Food and beverage selections are many. Traffic control (both vehicle and pedestrian) is usually done well.

Kinnick Stadium is THE iconic place in Iowa City. I've lived all my 62 years and, from the age of 12, Kinnick has been like sitting into you favorite old stuffed recliner chair. The smells from the popcorn and peanuts are old friends. Used to help people to their seats when I was in Boy Scouts and got to stay and watch the game(in the 60's). Later as a student, then alumni, had the immense pride of watching Hayden Fry bring dignity and pride back to Hawkeye football. Now we have the "Wave" which epitomizes what the U of I, and Iowa City, is all about. If you have a problem with Iowa City, you probably hate Christmas.

Yes, it's easier to sit at home and watch the Hawkeyes play, but nothing can beat the feeling of being there in person with 70,000 other fans. The excitement, the noise, the camraderie.

This a great venue. Built on the campus many moons ago, it remains with many in the same location. There is much history here, as well as some great football recently. The only marginal seats are the sides; the far ends of the sidelines requires watching with tilted head. I prefer the straight ahead look.

When you go to a football game everyone is very excited to cheer for the hawkeyes. The seats are great where ever you sit. The train makes it easy to park and get to the game so bring a smile and have fun.

The stadium was nice. We were there as the visitors. The seats we got were under the big scoreboard. The music was terribly loud. So loud that the seats were vibrating. If you go, stay clear of sections 215, 216 and 217 in the south end zone. Especially up high. It made the experience pretty miserable.

Great Game Day experience. One of the loudest college football stadiums I have been in. The band is one of the Big Ten's best. The fans are right on top of the sidelines. Best seats are about row 20 or so and higher, whether you are on the sideline or in the end zone seats. If you love college football, especially Big Ten style, you need to experience Kinnick Stadium, home of The Wave!

I may be a biased Hawkeyes fan, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better college football atmosphere than what you'll find at Kinnick. Food vendors set up outside the stadium, great crowd, tailgating galore, and still that feel of good ol' Midwestern hospitality!
The one possible negative is that there isn't parking right near the stadium, but they have a great shuttle system (bus and train). We generally park at Hancher Auditiorium and take the CamBus from there (it drops you off just a short walk from the stadium).

I went to the IOWA - IOWA STATE GAME ON 9/8/2018 and it was the best atmosphere that you could imagine being in.

This stadium is always super clean and the staff is always friendly! The overall experience at the stadium is always a pleasurable one. If you have a chance to attend a game here I would highly recommend it!!!

We were here visiting friends from U of Maryland & to watch the game. The stadium is awesome and a great place to watch the excitement. The Electricity of the fans was unbelievable. Everyone was so involved in the game and with good reason as the Hawks are undefeated. We were able to walk to the game and see all the fan"s fun along the way. Had great seats, fun time, good band and was glad to experience the day.

to many rules and regulations to have a very good time. atmosphere is good but comes at a HIGH price. too many fools in the crowd

What a great stadium to go to and see your beloved Iowa Hawkeyes play a game. Nice big statue of Nile Kinnick out front, nice brick work and beautiful grounds. Better to park on a side street and walk so you can get some good food and buy some shirts. Tailgaiting here is top notch

There is nothing better than Kinnick Stadium on game day! It is so much fun to tailgate before the game! Love Kinnick! GO HAWKS!

This is the best venue to watch a college football game. It is an historic stadium with the best fans in the country. Hopefully, they Hawks will return to their winning ways. Go Hawks!

If you're a college football fan and haven't been to Kinnick Stadium, you are missing out. The tailgating, iconic brick renovation, and rabid fans make for an unforgettable football experience.

Great time at the Airliner downtown on Friday night, after 2 hours the noise gets to be a bit much, great cupcakes at Molly's Cup Cakes 2 doors down from Airliner

I attended my first college football game at Kinnick Stadium for the Nebraska vs. Iowa game. We weren't really sure where to park as we got closer to the stadium. A really nice parking lot attendant in a "parking pass only" section was incredibly helpful and showed us a great place to park. Even though it was the end of November, it was a nice day and the walk from the lot to the stadium was just fine. The attendants in the lot gave us trash bags in case we needed them for tailgating. We met a ton of fun tailgaters even though I was in my Nebraska Cornhuskers gear. Everyone was super friendly and I was offered more beer than I could drink in a sort amount of time.
Every staff member and police officer we encountered at the stadium was friendly and happy to direct us toward our seats and answer any questions we had.
We had seats in the Kinnick Edge Club. We had plenty of seat and leg room and didn't have struggles with people needing space as they walked back and forth in front of us.This area is under construction. The only downfall of that was that the restrooms were porta potties. It was drizzling by the 3rd quarter which made the porta potty area a muddy mess. That's just one of those things a person has to deal with with construction.
We had a great time no matter what and kept commenting on how nice everyone was, particularly to opposing team fans. I enjoyed waving to the kids in the adjacent hospital. I'd seen that on TV and read about it many times. It was moving to be a part of it in person.
One things we noted was the massive amount of trash left by the tailgaters in the lot closest to the stadium. I saw hundreds of beer cans just tossed in the grassy area between the lot and sidewalk in multiple areas. Most of the tailgaters we saw there on our way to the game didn't seem to be college student age, so seeing all the garbage was somewhat of a surprise. We have NFL season tickets and trash simply tossed on the ground is just not something that happens. I found it odd. With the 5 cent deposit thing in Iowa, someone could've made a small fortune picking up cans.

Went on a tour here during a business trip in August 2012. It was not a game day, but, the atmosphere in the stadium left much to soak in- the old pictures, the Hawkeyes Logos emblazoned on the seats, the field, etc. Must return one day to actually watch a game and be one with 50,000 football crazy Hawkeyes fans.

Great game day atmosphere!! Band and cheerleaders and fans have a lot of enthusiasm. Fans are fairly good sports and knowledgeable about the fame of football

If you want to see the best football college team in IOWA come to Kinnick Stadium.Atmosphere is the best in the state!

One of College footballs finest stadiums. Very old school, you are close to the field. The atmosphere is electric and very well run. Parking is a little tough, but with some planning not a deal breaker, as with most big venues! Good place for all ages to visit , food is good, rest rooms are plentiful and the experience is awesome!

What needs to be said? This year was a downer but when the Hawks are good, this place gets LOUD. This is the center of the Hawkeye Universe and the fans are passionate and the tailgating great.

When I was a Hawkeyes student I would go to the football games. We would yell go Hawkeyes. It’s a beautiful stadium. Food is good.

A night game to see my Badgers in Iowa city

Pros, the presentation of the team coming out of the tunnel was great, it is by far the loudest stadium I ever been in, the sections were filled with yellow and black dressed fans to make a stripe pattern, waving to the kids in the hospital. The rows-leg room- and seats -width- are far larger than most college stadiums.

Cons, well why is it that Iowa fans seem to need to stand the entire game? The stadium stereo system has lots of distortion, why do they allow people to drink on the streets, and then carry beer into the place, far too many drunk Iowa fans, why is screaming I-O-W-A 300 times a good thing? Why must they play the exact same song every time its third down?

Then there is the one tunnel per section, so it takes forever to get to the rest rooms, since its clogged with people? Don't they have a fire marshall in Iowa City?

And they only sell Dasani water in the concession stand, complete with its normal after taste.

Nice place to watch a game but concourses are crowded and concession line is worse than other Big Ten venues. Left the game with 3 minutes left in the half and barely made it to my seat before 2nd half. Staffing at concession could easily have doubled.

Inside, video replays were sporadic but otherwise everything was ok.

Great place to watch football. The energy is electric. Win or lose you can't go wrong. Good college venue.

History was made with over 42,000 people attending a wrestling meet between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Tennessee State Cowboys. There were fun activities prior to the match. Every seat has good viewing. The best selection of food is sold by the vendors in the south end zone area. The announcer was very good at explaining what was happening.

I've been going to football games in Kinnick for many years now. I only get back to Iowa City for a couple of games each fall but always look forward to it even if the team isn't doing that well. I don't think I totally appreciated Kinnick until I had a chance to visit other venues in the Big Ten. This is first and foremost a classic layout. The renovations and expansions over the years haven't changed that very significantly. The most unique aspect is how close the lower stands are to the playing field. It can't be more than 10 yards away and many visiting players have stated it's one of the most intimidating in the Big Ten because of the crowd involvement right behind their bench. The other thing I've noticed over the years is that there's hardly a bad seat in the house. I've purposely sat in different sections and find that I like them all including very high up in the extreme corners. I love going to football games at Kinnick!

The Kinnick Stadium is something everyone should have at least once in a life. Seats are close to the field. Best Stadium I have ever been to see a game.

This is an excellent venue for a corporate meeting. It is easy to work with the staff. The facility is clean, and parking is only a few feet away. The service and food for dinner are excellent!

Game Day in Iowa City is electric and Kinnick Stadium is an excellent conduit for that energy. From the moment "Back in Black" hits the recently improved AV system in the stadium, the energy levels become impressive to say the least. Add to that how close the fans are to the field, and it has to be intimidating for even the most seasoned of opposing players.

While the downsides are limited, it seems that restroom placement was thought out for quantity but not for traffic. Many of the tunnels to go to your seats are located such that restroom lines can interfere with entry and exit. This becomes a larger issue when fans attempt to depart from the game, as the tunnels are quickly filled and motion is not quick as a result.

Overall, the atmosphere in inside, the impressive views from multiple locations in the stadium, and the game day atmosphere as you approach make the trip to Kinnick like few others in the Big Ten. Definitely worth a trip!

The atmosphere of this stadium was great - fans were so nice and there wasn't a bad seat in the stadium. There was a ton of tailgating outside the stadium which was a lot of fun and we also took a lap around inside the stadium to see it all - overall great experience!

Any true Iowa fan loves Kinnick stadium. Good crowd. Best seats are in the endzones- more room to move around. I wish they sold beer but oh well. Crowd always under control. Fans are great, good chants, cool traditions. Make sure you're there before game start so you can see their back in black enterance. And lookup rules for bags- they are pretty strict. Sometimes you're allowed to bring closed water bottles in too.

I have had a chance to experience a few games there over the years and it is always a great experience. So much fun tailgating before the game and then watching the Iowa Hawkeyes! If you are a Hawkeye fan you must go to at least one game there in your life. I plan on taking our daughter in the next couple years.

Spectacular stadium for watching excellent Iowa football! After the first quarter, everyone in the crowd turns toward the Children’s Hospital and waves to the children and families who are watching the game from the top floor. Great venue for Big Ten football, wonderful crowd, fabulous band, exceptional experience. The best!

Set between the University Hospital complex and a quaint neighborhood wlth charm. Kinnick is a diminutive Camp Randall and a grown-up's Ryan Field. But better than either .
Our Daughter and Son-in-law had their wedding reception there in 2015.

I am a Penn State grad used to the student section energy and alumni exuberance of “cozi” Beaver Stadium. But Kinnick has its own unique charm— a 90 year old gem, steps from the merriment of the tailgating community. Within the brick facade on game night, win or lose, the Hawkeyes do a great job of celebrating and promoting Midwest traditions and values. A F-35 flyover, the 1st quarter children’s hospital wave, and a bright, nearly full silvery moon added to the enjoyment of the nighttime experience. (And the bathrooms are heated!)

Came last year for a game and came again this year. This stadium may not have the same amenities as newer stadiums, but it has wonderful charm and is truly a great place for college football. I'm amazed every time I see it in person and recommend a visit for any college football fan and especially Iowa Hawkeye fans!

This is the home of the Iowa Hawkeyes and on game days the entire city of Iowa City and Coralville is taken over by Hawkeye spirit. The town and the city have a good rapport so the experience is wonderful, not to mention a fabulous marching band.

The stadium oozes excitement. Home to the Hawkeyes. Lots of tailgating and fun happens around this stadium.

This college stadium has such a wholesome feel. People are friendly both outside tailgating and inside the stadium. The marching band performs outside before the game to get the crowd excited.
No purses allowed bigger than an iPhone

I have been to Kinnick a number of times, and it is always a fun time watching the Hawkeyes. The latest was a a few days ago during the Iowa-Iowa State football game. There really isn't a bad view from anywhere on the field. The stadium is easily accessible in Iowa City. The best visit was in 2009 during the victory over Michigan. It was a night game in October. Beautiful weather, and a wonderful autumn sunset really added to the experience of being at the stadium. There are a number of parking garage within an easy walk of the stadium, and Iowa City is an interesting city that surrounds the campus and stadium. Be sure to check out the bronze statue of Niles Kinnick on the south side of the stadium, just outside the south entrance. Niles was The lone Heisman Trophy winner who lost his life during WWII while on a training flight.

The Iowa Fans are in love with the Hawkeyes and it shows! Just be prepared for a LOT of partying around the stadium and a lot of very drunk students stumbling around. There are tailgating lots specifically for families (no alcohol allowed) which is the place to go if you have kids. The games are fun and people in the stands very friendly. You can park out in Coralville and take the train in for easier parking.

Hawkeye football Saturdays are an incredible tradition in Iowa City. Kinnick is the real prize, a beautiful stadium with old school styling but modern touches after the improvements.

This stadium is just awesome!! My father played football here, so I am very fond of this city as a whole! Easy in, easy out...and the people that work there always seem friendly and confident!

We had a very good game day experience overall. We arrived at the tailgating lot early, which is highly recommended because traffic eventually became almost unmanageable. I like that they give you a thick trash bag as you enter. The parking lot supervisor directed us to a prime spot to set up our canopy, grill, and table. He also made sure that we had space for the rest of the cars in our group to park nearby, holding them as the parking lot filled in. This was most appreciated. In fact, every staff member we encountered was friendly and welcoming. The walk to the stadium wasn't bad. We scanned right in and found our seats. The concourse is a little on the narrow side, especially once the game starts. Concession lines were long but since we loaded up early at our seats it didn't matter to us. We were in the closed end zone, which is physically separated from the rest of the stadium. This made visiting friends in other areas a chore, having to walk all the way up to the concourse, then back down again. I was also disappointed by the lack of stats on the few video boards they had. It seemed that they were there for advertising and keeping up with statistics became a chore. If they had Wi-Fi it was pretty much non-existent in our section. Either put up all the stats or enable people to access the information online. After the game we decided the best course of action was to break out the grill and fire it up, because the traffic out was a mess. It was a couple of hours before we saw a lightening of the long line of taillights and felt it would be OK to leave.

Always arrive early, and stay for the whole experience. This is a bucket list item for any Hawkeye. The band is always tremendous, so do not miss the halftime show. The Nile Kinnick introduction on the Jumbotron is worth the wait. GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!

My dad and I recently traveled to Iowa City from Michigan to check out a game at Kinnick Stadium to check off our bucket list of watching a game at every Big Ten stadium. We had heard great things about the stadium and were excited to finally have a chance to check it out.

There are multiple free parking lots to park at and take a shuttle to the game which was a great feature for us as we hadn't been to a stadium before that had free parking and shuttle so that was a pleasant surprise!

The atmosphere is great, with a lot of die hard fans and rich tradition. The student section is not as alive as some other stadiums we have been to, but were still entertaining.

There are a lot of food options available to satisfy any appetite and were decently priced. There were a lot of other amenities available as well for fans to enjoy which was also nice.

It does get pretty crowded at halftime/etc., as the hallways are a little small, so make sure you go before quarters are over otherwise you'll be waiting a while!

Overall, it was a pleasant experience for out-of-towners like us and created some great memories. Would highly recommend giving it a chance, especially if you are local, just to enjoy a stadium with so much history!

Loved the game and stadium. But be careful parking we got a $15 ticket because they rotate sides of streets to park on and no signs indicating this and we are from out of town and did not know that.

Kinnick Stadium is easy to get to and has very good sight lines to view the game.
It's set in a quaint neighborhood with pretty good parking options.

On a business trip I recently visited Memorial Stadium in Champaign and was much more impressed with the architecture and non-add ons than Kinnick has. You have to see this place

Great signeage and tons of washrooms! Lots of food and vendors in the stands too. Jumbotron makes the game even better, very clean facility.

I'm a little biased, since I'm an Iowa fan, so keep that in mind. I've been to most other Big 10 stadiums and Kinnick is at the top for overall experience. Firstly, you're in a smaller college town. The "game" takes over Iowa City on Saturday. The stadium has residential homes on the south and west, so you're in a neighborhood. This neighborhood area is also where a lot of parking is available. ($20-30 usually) Tailgating is everywhere in the residential areas surrounding. The tailgating also takes place in the west and north parking lots directly around the stadium. (Parking here is reserved for upper level contributors). The stadium has an old feel, but has many recent modern updates. Updated north & south restrooms and also on the west side under the new press box. In the stands, the crowd is loud and into the game. New video screens on both north and south are to appear this coming season - can't wait. (hope the sound improves, it was hit and miss)

Nothing beats Kinnick on a Fall Saturday afternoon! Rabid fans, great football, exciting atmosphere in a 1929 throwback stadium with bench seating (unless you pay big donor bucks to sit in the plush press box overlooking the field). Go Hawks!

this stadium is home to the Iowa Hawkeyes football team. Recent facelift- kids activities in the front of the stadium (the Krause family plaza) before football games- lots of vendors, food trucks for tailgating before the game. Parking limited, nearby neighborhoods often have parking for a fee- or park downtown Iowa City and walk over the Iowa River bridge to the stadium. The University Hospital complex is right across the street- if you are going to the game, be aware that you will not be able to enter hospital without checking in at the main entrance & stating your business - game visitors will find plenty of food, beverages and restroom facilities without going in the hospital.

my granddaughters are. I get to take them to games, which I love very much!
Kinnick Stadium is a historic football venue in Iowa City, IA. It is old but that doesn't mean that it isn't comfortable. The restrooms are updated and nice. The refreshment stands are numerous and located throughout the stadium. Spectator seats are aluminum bleacher type seats and are not all that comfortable in cold or inclement weather. (Take something to sit on and that will help.) my seat on Saturday had a seat pad and back support that was very nice. That is not the norm however so don't plan on that. Seat spaces (denoted by numbers on the bleachers) are close together so it can be "tight" seating during cold days when everyone is bundled-up.
I do like going to Kinnick for football games. It is historic and yet comfortable due to upgrades made through the years.

Too many "drunk fans" are still making the experience a negative atmosphere and the sell outs, falling in numbers,prove it.
Great for those up in the fancy expensive seats, but zero tolerance on alcohol is a joke! Too bad Season ticket sales continue to dwindle, resulting in "packages of games" being offered to recoup some of dollars! The TEAM does its best to offer a worthwhile game experience. Too bad the fans in the stands have to put up with the obvious weakness in enforcement of the behavior policy. Too many have walked away from the ticket opportunity and they won't be back. That's Me as well!

The atmosphere here was like no other, even for having a blizzard the precious night. Great job to the workers that took care of the field! Beautiful inside and out!

Beautiful stadium. You are close to the action with the small sidelines. Food service not so hot - literally - food was lukewarm - but we didn't go for the food. Would have been nice to have the snow and ice cleared off our seat beforehand so we didn't have to chip it off with our keys but hey, it was all part of the experience!

Nile Kinnick Stadium for the University of Iowa is named in honor of the former Hawkeye halfback and 1939 Heisman Trophy winner. It is the only stadium in America currently named for a Heisman Trophy winner. It is a great place to visit for the history as well as the tradition of great football and fans. (Nile won the 1939 Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Trophy (nation's most outstanding football player), was a consensus all-American in 1939, all-Big Ten in 1939, named to numerous All-American teams in 1939, and as Iowa's and Big Ten's Most Valuable Player in 1939. He was the No. 1 Draft Pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1939. His No. 24 is one of two Iowa football numbers retired.

This isn't a bad stadium, but it wasn't enjoyable as it should have been. The fans were rude to those wearing opposing gear. I have traveled to many away games for different universities, but this was the worst. It took about 25 minutes to funnel into our section after we entered the stadium. I have no idea why it took so long, but that was surprising. The train to take to the stadium was not that quick at all. Yeah, the train ride is a short ride, but the 45 minute wait doesn't really make avoiding traffic all that useful.

What a sweet stadium. The Hawks lost but we still had a great time. I really wished they served beer though. Lines for the restrooms went fast. Can't wait for my next visit

This was our first Big 10 visit to an opponent’s stadium. They set the bar high. EVERYONE was friendly and welcomed us. From tailgating the entry to the stadium to the fans around us. We enjoyed the wave and the electricity of a night game. Great old stadium with modern conveniences.

Got there early to tailgate. Welcomed by the other tailgaters around us. Stuck up friendly conversation with many of them.

Concourse is a little 'tight' with that many people, but who cares? You're at an Iowa game!

Great upgrades to the stadium over the years!

I have seen several games at Kinnick Stadium and it is truly one of the greatest venues in all of college football. The fans are great, the game is easy to see from all angles and you can feel the excitement in every game played there. Iowa fans are great fans, hospitable and they know how to treat people. The concessions are great, the programs are cool and the tailgating is fun. It's an experience that everyone must have at least once.

Tailgating is great....people couldn't have been nicer, the game atmosphere was absolutely electric. I'm going again this fall.

So much atmosphere and the crowd participation in the Black & Gold seating sections was wonderful! Great tribute to fan teamwork, the state of Iowa and the Iowa Hawkeye program.

We were there for the Iowa v Iowa State game as a family divided. This is a great, old, cool traditional stadium. Know that if you have seats way up, you will be walking up that many stairs and it is high up. There also was not a great selection of food and they don't serve beer (which I know some college stadiums don't). It is impossible to get a cab after a game and the traffic was a terrible mess, but that's not uncommon with stadiums built smack in the middle of neighborhoods like this one. We had a great time and my dad and I were happy to see Iowa State win which did not make most of the people there happy. Fun place with a really great college football feel.

Came here for the Wisconsin game in November. We took the Hawkeye express in for the game and while it is a little pricey it was easy to get to the stadium and easy getting out after the game. My only complaint with the stadium is that there seemed to be 3 women's bathrooms for every men's bathroom, which meant the lines at the men's bathrooms were incredibly long.

We have attended football games in this historical stadium for almost half a century now.So my bias in clear! It also offers chairs with backs in the outdoor seating for comfort as well as more high end enclosures. It is close to University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and many parking options. Lots of fun and fun sandwiches,drinks, await you there.It is smoke free and alcohol free. Go Hawks!

This is a nice recently renovated stadium. Good food options and bathroom options. It is very clean. It is smaller by Big Ten standards but very nice friendly fans.

Kinnick is a great stadium with wonderful fans! There are a lot of fun tailgating lots surrounding the stadium. My only complaint would be that the seating is too tight.

We have seats for the last 27 years in the north end zone on the left hash mark, aisle seats and have been sitting with the same friends in front of us all that time. Awesome experience

My kids and I came to look at the campus and got a look at the football stadium. It looks pretty nice and big ten football seems like it would be a great experience for them.

Best tailgating experience in the midwest, with all due respect to Madison - which is a close 2nd. Vendors are plentiful, the locals are hospitable, and the game day experience cannot get any better.

There is no better football destination on a fall day in Iowa. The stadium and area around it becomes a massive black and gold party every home game Saturday. The Big Ten provides great football action, the seats are very close to the field, and the local fans are as into the game as any in the country.

Nestled in the heart of the U of I campus lies the stadium. It is a smaller venue but loud. Visitor sections are not so good where before much better. To walk up Riverside Drive and Myrtle street to get to Melrose Court thus the stadium it is uphill both ways. hawks fans are generally friendly as long as we win Go Hawks

Great stadium, not so great team this year. I have enjoyed going to Kinnick since I was a child and now I enjoy taking my kids there to cheer on the Hawkeyes.

Beautiful small stadium ruined by the actions of the Hawkeye fans. The meanest fans I have ever encountered in any sport. Be careful walking alone around the stadium if you are a woman from an opposing team. I had a middle aged man approach me booing and screaming at me as I walked to the bathroom. The behavior was ridiculous and scary. Police officers should be stationed in the visitors section. There were none and the Iowa fans took full advantage. Not only do the Hawkeyes heckle the fans but they taunt and boo injured players. Other scary facts are the stadium did not wand those who entered and they served beer almost the entire game. We will never be back. I recommend that any one considering going to an away game at Kinnick stay home.

The game we attended was packed and we were packed in our stadium seats. Temp was 80 degrees. HOT!. I left at half time and went in the concession area only to find no benches or any form of seating. I think some sort of seating could be installed against the metal fencing. Very well staffed. All were friendly after game even though Hawks lost.

We love going to Kinnick for football games. In addition, the Athletic department hosts special events for the public. It's a beautiful stadium.

First thing to know, it is only known as "Kinnick Stadium." The stadium was named after the only Heisman trophy winner from the University of Iowa. Kinnick died in a training accident in 1943 flying his plane from the aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16), which was off the coast of Venezuela in the Gulf of Paria. Also the first Heisman trophy winner ever to die.
Second thing to know, that picture is from a wrestling match where UIOWA set the attendance record for a wrestling team dual at 42,287 in 2015.

What an incredible environment. The people are the greatest. We were able to get seats in the new club seating section in the south end zone. It was very well done. Well appointment. We had a fantastic time overall.

I am not a football fan, although UI is my alma mater. That aside, this stadium is state of the art. If you can get parking or ride the train there, the atmosphere is electric and the fans are diehard. What more do you want?

Unfortunately the home team took it on the chin, but the stadium got us in and got us out as efficiently as any large event that I have attended. Study the parking map before you go. The softball field is about a 15 minute walk along a concrete bike path and allows easy access to the mall after the game. However warm you think your shoes and gloves are, its not warm enough. We were in the end zone and there doesn't appear to be any bad seats. Restrooms and concessions were adequate.

I!!! --- O!!! --- W!!! --- A!!!

It happens with the Hawkeyes score a touchdown.

The southeast corner begins with - I. Southwest follows with - O. Northeast adds - W. And northeast ends it with - A!!!!! Then it continues - sometimes until the next kickoff. Sometimes clear through the visiting team's possession.

It's called atmosphere. It's called Kinnick Stadium.

It's hard to watch games in other stadiums, once you're accustomed to Kinnick. You always seem so far away in other places. At Kinnick, there's barely 20 feet between the sideline and Row 1; and the seating steadily increases in slope all the way up to Row 79. That makes for great sight lines, and short distances between fans and players. You're as close to the action as you would be at a high school game, maybe closer. It makes for an intense experience.

Recent renovations have made dramatic improvements to concession and rest room facilities, and the video and sound capabilities are now second to none.

At Kinnick, we treat visiting fans as we would like to be treated on the road. It's very loud, and you're liable to have to stand most of the game, but visitors are treated like family. Maybe family at a holiday table, arguing about favorite teams, but family.

It's a total Big Ten experience. A great way to spend Saturday afternoon.

Maybe not as big as the Big House or the Horseshoe, bue for rabid, close-to-the-action excitement, there is no place better to watch a game than Kinnick Stadium.

I go at least annually to the Hawkeye football games. It's something every local should experience at least once. The spirit of the fans is the main spectacle for me, even if the game is lackluster. I'm not a huge Hawk fan--can take it or leave it, but it's fun to watch people get all worked up and consume mass quantities of beer, hot dogs, pizza, nachos, etc. The seats are not comfortable if you're in the stands. The sound system's volume fluctuates greatly. Consider the position of the sun during game time before you get your tickets, because you can come away with a nice sun burn if not prepared.

great crowd, sufficient standing room and the final to an amazing season of the hawkeyes.
we went there during an unusually snowy weekend and they did a good job cleaning off the field.
the seats were still covered so keep that in mind should you ever go on a snowy day!

I was in the press box . Got lucky.we had our orientation there. Amazing view.w e had our lunch while seated at the press box seats.

very hard to find parking if you're not a "regular" tailgater. Most of the locals just stay out of town on game days. And those who go usually park and walk about a mile or more to the gate.

The home of the hawkeyes football team. Amazing atmosphre and always a great place to be a hawkele fan!!!

Great stadium in a centralized location!
The sound system is amazing and you can hear it for blocks! The stadium is well loved and games are amazing here. The community is supportive of the events and everybody is welcomed to mingle for tali gating.

I've been to a number of college stadiums, including Iowa multiple times. It's not in a bad state - it's fairly nice. However, I've just never enjoyed watching games there. My biggest complaint is seats are just too small. You basically end up sitting sideways.

Visited a game in a packed stadium. Incredible atmosphere watching a game with 70,000 of your closest friends during the game. Awesome tailgate all around!!

It's great to see a University of Iowa football game here. It does get very crowded so come early. Bring layers of clothes as it can go from cold to hot to windy to rainy all during one football game.

Originally built on a cemetery, Iowa Hawkeyes stadium is know for letting people down in multiple ways.

I thought it was great that they wave to the kids at the hospital... and great to give money to the hospital but knowing how much other schools support charities it seemed like a super low ball figure especially considering it is such a packed stadium. Our seats were up close but the people around were rude and immature. There should be mutual respect for each team playing not booing and name calling during the opposing teams cheering. Disappointed in the quality of people. It's busy and extremely important to arrive early so you're not the person interrupting the game for people after it has started as several locals we're doing... Stepping on our feet... Just not impressed.

Lots of issues at Kinnick. Parking and traffic are terrible but expected. Minimal to no service for Verizon which is a huge issue if using digital tickets. Would definitely recommend printing tickets at home instead of relying on mobile tickets. Long lines for bathrooms and concessions. Very tight bench seating. Difficult to enjoy game with Iowa Superfan who refuses to sit for any portion of the game as he is “cheering” for the defense, despite entire section around him sitting down. Game day experience would be better if security turned away those that are clearly intoxicated.

Friendly Iowa crowd in aging stadium with some amenity skyboxes. Seats, facilities, and food predictable. Some Skybox levels permit alcohol consumption. Cute Hawkeye Express Train transports fans from remote parking.

The stadium is a historic football venue. The atmosphere during a game is awesome. The Iowa staff does a great job with all aspects of the game. I gave it a 3 based in the parking situation. I had to walk over 1 mile to the stadium

Kinnick Stadium in Iowas City is SO FUN! So filled with great traditions, great tailgating, marching band, fly over, fireworks (the night we were there), and wonderful people! If you have never gone to an Iowa game..GO! And tailgate too, it's AWESOME!

GREAT STADIUM! the only thing that needs some help is parking. It was very tight. Fans are a lot of fun and very pleasant. I love going, especially since Iowa doesn't have any pro teams! Highly recommend this place. I try to go a few times a year.

While the remodeling of the stadium has improved many aspects of the game, the majority remains the same as it has always been. After watching Chuck Long light up the sky for four years and the many stellar stars since, a game at Kinnick is always,sometimes, usually, maybe not enjoyable. After wins the fans are exuberant. After losses the fans think that the current coach needed their assistance. Well, Andre Tippet always made me smile even as a Patriot in the NFL (e.g., Thanks for the tickets against the Bears Andre!). As soon as a miracle occurs and the Hawks remember how to play football intelligently again, Kinnick will once again be the beacon of light that has unfortunately faded to a dull glow.

I've been going to games since 1969 (8 years old.) The changes that have been made to Kinnick in the last 25 years have been for the most part good. More TV screens for replays (when they choose to show them, controversial plays are often not shown), bigger scoreboard, permanent lighting, prescription field turf that still looks green in November & the offer for season ticket holders to purchase cushioned seatbacks. So about the seats...

Unless you are in the premium seats in press box suites, it's bench seating throughout the stadium, which is fine except for those who can't fit themselves into their limited allotted space. So having the seatbacks helps define your personal space, I highly recommend finding that kind of seat for sale if possible. If you can't, then bring a blanket to soften your seat & be prepared to 'squeeze in'.

Otherwise, the stadium was built in 1929 with no track circling the field, so the stands are practically on top of the sidelines. Opponents claim it's one of the most difficult places to play because the fans are so close to the field. When the Hawkeyes are playing well, the place can be electric.

The energy that happens in this stadium on Football Saturdays is amazing. Seating is great, and the 1st quarter wave to the children's hospital is unforgettable.

Though it was summer and the stadium was closed & under maintenance procedures, I enjoyed a quiet walk around the area. On football Saturdays it is a crazy busy place, so it was enjoyable to savor the quiet.

Hawkeye football + Iowa = God's country.
Most beautiful place on earth! Most amazing, considerate, dedicated fans in all of the B1G

We went to IC for the Minnesota game. Park near Finkbine! I like the stadium a lot. The sight lines are good on the press box side of the stadium. The fans are friendly. The security is there but not overwhelming.

If you are a college football fan or not, Kinnick stadium is a fun place to go for a game. Great seating through-out the stadium. The walk to the stadium from the hotel is a couple miles. If you are early to the game, catch the Marching Hawkeyes practice in the rec center before they march to the field.

A bandbox of a stadium, one is seated right up on the field. Named after all time great Nile Kinnick, the greatest Iowan ever. Great football player, person, and war hero. Many say he would have been governor had he not been killed in World War II.

My son and I visited Kinnick as Penn State fans. This was our first away game and did not know what to expect when being outnumbered. Simply put.. we had a great time!! Iowa fans were so nice and accommodating and we sat among some fun fans! The stadium itself was cool and the stripeout was awesome! Nothing beats the greatest tradition in college football though when the fans wave to the patients at the Children’s Hospital at the end of the first quarter. We enjoyed the atmosphere, band and fans. A great place to see a game!

Iowa Hawkeyes football. I was in gold on the left in picture here.
Always neat half time show in addition to some exciting football (usually).

Football Saturdays at Kinnick Stadium are awesome. It's a sea of black and gold with great participation by the fans in support of their Hawkeyes. I've had season tickets for over 35 years and just ordered for next fall. Most seats have an excellent view of the field and there are state of the art screens for replays.

It honors an extraordinary leader and war veteran who won the Heisman award and then was killed in WWII.

The area around the stadium is filled with tailgaters and booths selling food and Hawkeye stuff. Go early and enjoy the atmosphere of game day.

Easy stadium to maneuver through. Its awesome to see all the black and yellow at PAC 10 games. The only down side is that there is usually more interesting things to see on the streets leading to the stadium inasmuch as happy hour starts in the wee hours of the mornings before games.

We attended a game here today.
The weather was a sunny comfortable October football game day.

This place is a special and magical place to watch a game.

The fans know the game and are willing to cheer.

We'll be back!

Go Hawks!

very nice stadium very clean,this was my first time there so i was pretty excited.on the down side they do not serve beer which i understand why,but was a bit of a downer.The one thing i did not agree with was the did not have a smoking section anywhere and would not allow you to go outside to smoke and come back in..overall it was a great time

Great place, energetic fans. I was there for media coverage and I will say that they have VERY tight sidelines. So if you are a member of the media, be ready to be walking on your tip toes.

Love to see the Hawkeyes play in their home stadium. Night games are amazing with a full house rocking!

Although our outcome wasn’t great, the stadium and atmosphere around it was. They’re currently in the middle of a $90mil addition on the north end but the construction wasn’t a distraction. Great views from every angle - not one of the largest Big Ten stadiums but just as loud. Paid $20 for parking behind a restaurant and had a 10min walk. Took a little while to get back on I-80 due to road construction in town. Overall, glad I made the trip to Iowa City.

A fun stadium to watch a game in, for sure. As a visiting fan, the people there were very friendly. One issue though, were that the aisles were so narrow that it made for a daunting task to get in/out of your row, so bringing food and drinks back was especially difficult. We were in the north end zone, so I'm not sure if the whole stadium is like that or not. Overall it was a positive experience though.

Recommend at least going to one game in your life. Then hit up downtown Iowa City after which is about a mile walk but beautiful!

College football is a must see in one's life and this is a great place to do so. Tickets can get rather pricey because the fans are SO dedicated but you can happen upon decent priced tickets if you look long enough. Definitely plan to tailgate before the game as that is part of the experience. Take your cooler and your grill along with your awning and prepare for a long pregaming time. Getting into the game does not take long as lines move quickly but they come to an abrupt halt once under the stadium seating. Longs lines for restrooms and food stands are always part of the day. Prices are average for stadium food and drink. Seating is decent and if you are lucky enough to have stadium backs those are helpful. All seats are good and it just depends on where you want to be. We have been on the 20 in the middle of hundreds of people and we have been on the 50 in the last row. Both seats equally good just different views. The scoreboard is nice. The halftime show is average. The stadium views are nice. It is a great campus to walk around if you choose to do so. You can ride the train to the game if you want. That will keep you from dodging all of the traffic both in and out of the stadium. But you still get to sit and wait when you are leaving. Traffic is slow and not well planned out. Traffic volunteers don't really focus on getting cars out quickly. You are better off waiting a half and hour and then driving straight out. We will definitely return as it is a great way to spend a Saturday. Fans are usually pretty nice. Some get a little overzealous when it comes to partaking before the game but that is part of any game day IMO. Family friendly if you want it to be. Great for that weekend mancation/galcation or couples and friends.

Good fans, friendly atmosphere. Always have a good time. Tailgating is a must. Just need to win more games.

Attended the Iowa/Nebraska football game. Getting in to and out of the stadium was very smooth. Figure out your parking strategy before you go. Traffic is very heavy leaving the stadium, so be prepared to wait. Cell service is nearly non-existent as well.

Hawkeye fans should definitely attend a game at Kinnick Stadium sometime in their lifetime. Night games are especially exciting. I like the north end zone. The view of the field and developing plays is good. The new concessions and restrooms are very nice here. If you like the Hawks, plan your visit.

I recently attended the back porch revival here. This was the first concert ever held here. I know it took extra work to get the equipment inside but it was so worth it. The stadium was filled with people in an awesome atmosphere. The sound was awesome. It was nice seeing the view of the city late at night.

One of the better stadiums in college football. The architecture is wonderful and it's easy to get in and out of the stadium. It also helps that the Iowa Hawkeyes put on a good team year after year!

There are many gates here, it is easy to get to and from the stadium using many different avenues, walk ways and parking lots. Over 80 years old and is classic.

I go to multiple Hawkeye games each year as a student. It's a great place to enjoy a game. As a Wisconsin Badger fan I don't get as intense watching the games, but I still love seeing the Hawks win! The stadium is clean and very well kept. It's almost always filled to capacity creating a fantastic atmosphere. Make sure to tailgate and check out the many food stands across the street on Melrose Ave. Excellent food and prices over there too!

Kinnick Stadium is one of the great places to watch a football game. I've been to many stadiums and Kinnick is the likes of going to Lambeau, Wrigley, Fenway, etc. the charm of the old bricks and the tailgate outside make it a must do if you're near Iowa City in the fall. Scalped tickets can usually be found outside the stadium. The closer to kickoff you wait, the cheaper they are. Iowa fans generally are pretty good folk. They may rib you a little for wearing opponent colors, but largely they will leave you alone.