Accessible parking is available at no charge on a first-come, first-served bases in Lot 40 on game days. A valid state-issued ADA placard or license plate is required to park in accessible spaces.

 Accessible sidewalks and crosswalks connect ADA in Lot 40 directly to the south arena entrance (view diagram).

Season parking passes may be purchased by season ticket holders. Parking lot locations are assigned based on current year I-Club membership levels.

🔗 Men's Basketball Parking Diagram

🔗 Women's Basketball Parking Diagram

For questions about annual contributions, please contact the I-Club at 319-467-3410 or www.jointheiclub.com 

🔗 Men's Basketball Parking Diagram

🔗 Women's Basketball Parking Diagram

Public parking will be free of charge in Lots 43NW, 43W and 65 starting 90 minutes prior to tip-off. 

Hourly Rate: Public parking is also available at the applicable hourly rate in Ramp 3, Newton Ramp and Hawkeye Ramp. 

Free Shuttle: CAMBUS will provide a free, ADA-accessible shuttle from Hancher Auditorium (Lot 55) for all games. Should a Hancher event conflict, service will move to the Hawkeye Commuter Lot (Lot 85). Service begins 90 minutes before tip-off and concludes 60 minutes following the end of the game. Visit the CAMBUS website for more information.

📍Carver-Hawkeye Arena: 1 Elliott Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

PREGAME INGRESS

UI Athletics-managed parking lots will open no more than two (2) hours prior to tip. Queuing on the streets prior to parking lots opening will not be allowed.

View Inbound Traffic Map

POSTGAME EGRESS

• Hawkins Dr.: Expect three lanes outbound on Hawkins Dr. starting at the west exit of Lot 75 after the game for smoother traffic flow. Three lanes westbound will continue to the Hawkins Dr and Hwy 6 intersection. Traffic heading westbound on Hawkins Dr. from the east side of Carver (Lot 40, 43, etc.) will be forced to turn right onto Elliott Dr. at the intersection. Vehicles exiting Lot 40 have the option to turn either direction from the lot onto Hawkins for Melrose or Elliott Dr.
• Lot 65: Fans are encouraged to exit Lot 65 onto Melrose Ave. to avoid the congestion on Hawkins Dr.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Athletic Ticket Office.

ADA + Companion Seating: People with mobility impairment who require accessible seating are permitted to purchase tickets for accessible seats. This may include people who use wheelchairs, those who use other mobility devices, and people who cannot climb steps or walk long distances. Tickets for accessible seats may be sold to individuals who require accessible seating themselves or to someone purchasing on their behalf. Accessible seating can be purchased through the UI Athletics Ticket Office.

• Elevators: The north elevator, located just inside the North Entrance of the arena, will be available. Fans in wheelchairs with ADA seating on floor level are encouraged to continue using the north elevator.
• Listening Devices: available at no charge inside the UI Police headquarters on the concourse, near section EE. A driver’s license, credit card, or some other acceptable form of picture identification is required as a deposit.
• Closed Captioning: will be displayed on the center-hung video board of Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
• Sensory Needs: Carver-Hawkeye Arena is certified as Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity!  Sensory Bags are available at each Fan Services stand location. Sensory Bags contain fidget devices, noise cancelling headphones, visual cue cards, and strobe reduction glasses.
• Service Animals: are permitted inside Iowa Athletics facilities for all games and events. Pets are prohibited.

✅ALLOWED ITEMS

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12″x6″x12″
• Clutch bags that do not exceed 4.5″x6.5″
• Factory-sealed or empty water bottles (limit 1)
• Medical items (lactation + diaper bags)
• Handheld signs no larger than 18"x 24". Signs or banners may not be hung or fastened anywhere in teh arena. Signs or flags on sticks or poles are not permitted. They should not include logos or be commercial, obscene or vulgar in nature or cause any disturbance with other fans.
• Service animals

❌PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Alcoholic beverages
• Backpacks, purses, handbags and/or cinch bags
• Coolers, glass containers, backpack hydration systems 
• Large lens cameras (6″ or more), video cameras or tripods
• Noisemakers, strobe lights or any other disruptive devices
• Outside food (unless medically indicated)
• Non-service animals
• Strollers and car seats
• Tobacco of any kind (including e-cigarettes)
• Umbrellas
• Weapons of any kind

All concession stands are cashless. Only credit or debit cards will be accepted. The stands open 90 minutes prior to the start of competition.

Alcohol Policy: Beer, wine, and hard seltzers are sold inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Outside alcohol of any kind is not permitted inside the arena.

• You must be 21 to purchase alcohol. No exceptions.
• Guests who appear younger than thirty (30) years old will be asked to show positive identification prior to being served. Acceptable forms of identification are: any state's driver's license, a state of iowa identification card or equivalent from another state, a US Department of Defense military ID car; a United States or foreign passport that displays a picture of the individual for whom the license, card, or passport was issued. 
• Limit two (2) drinks per transaction.
• No sales or service to anyone believed to be or who is visibly intoxicated.
• Underage drinking is illegal. Purchasing or providing alcohol to minors is illegal.
• Guests are not permitted to leave the facility with alcohol.
• Guests who violate this policy may be ejected and risk arrest and loss of ticket privileges.
• Sales will start when the doors open; 90 minutes prior to tip-off.
• Sales will end at the beginning of the 12-minute TV timeout of the second half for men’s basketball, and at the end of the third quarter for women’s basketball.

There are now two elevator options: the elevator in the north lobby, as well as the new elevator on the south side of the concourse within CHA. This elevator will take fans to the new wrestling concourse where they can walk straight out to the floor of Carver with no incline.

Please note that the new, south elevator is accessible only from inside the arena. Entry into the arena is available at the four main entrances (North, West, South and East). However, fans may exit at concourse/street level from this elevator following the event.

The north elevator, located just inside the North Entrance of the arena, will also remain available. Fans in wheelchairs with ADA seating on floor level are encouraged to continue using the north elevator.

Entrances open 90 minutes prior to tip. Will Call and Pass Gates are located at the Ticket Office inside the north entrance. The Ticket Office will close after halftime.  Patrons will not be permitted to exit & re-enter Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Will Call: All patrons picking up tickets at Will Call must present a photo ID to pick up tickets. Orders may be screened prior to distribution of tickets. An order may be required to be picked up at Will Call; if this is the case, the purchaser will be required to present the credit card used to purchase as well as a valid photo ID matching the card.

⚠️Security Screening: All items and persons entering Carver-Hawkeye Arena are subject to security screening and inspection via a walk-through metal detector and/or a hand wand metal detector. Using the latest screening technologies, guests will not need to remove any items from their person as they pass through, like your wallet, keys, or phone. Unlike the airports or other venues, you have visited, you can keep everything on you. Your wristlet or clutch will also be carried right through the metal detector. Remember, we have a Clear Bag Policy at Carver.

Download the official app of the Iowa Hawkeyes. The app provides fans access to the schedules, rosters, parking information, tickets, live stats, social media content, concessions, light shows and an opportunity to receive notifications about upcoming events.

Scoreboard Message Requests: Requests are due 48 hours prior to the event being requested, or until sold out. Each message request is $75. Click here to request.

2025-2026 season promotions coming soon!

First Aid is available on the concourse, near section EE. If medical assistance is needed, notify the nearest Police officer or security personnel.

If you have health problems or anticipate any special needs, please contact the UI Athletics Department at 319-335-9247 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

During home games inside the Arena, fans can report issues with their neighbors in Carver-Hawkeye Arena by sending a text message to UI staff requesting their need for assistance by sending a text message to UI staff at 319-384-3000 requesting assistance. The text message is received by UI staff, who will dispatch the appropriate response. Inappropriate or prank texts will be reported to the proper authorities.

UI Police: 319-335-5022
UI Hospitals and Clinics Emergency Room: 319-356-2233

Lost Person or Children: In the event of a lost person or child, please go to the UI Police Headquarters near section EE, or find the nearest Iowa Athletics or security staff to assist you. You may also text the gameday hotline at 319-384-3000.

To ensure that all patrons have a pleasant game day experience, each patron should act responsibly and be considerate of others. Ticket holders should also be sensitive to the behavior of their guests. The following acts or types of behavior by any arena visitor, employee or ticketed patron will not be tolerated:

• Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal in nature.
• Possessing and/or concealing a firearm, explosives or other weapons (weapons carried with permits are also prohibited).
• Possessing or using illegal drugs.
• Attempting to sit in a location other than the guest’s ticketed seat.
• Unreasonably obstructing the view of other patrons.
• Fighting, taunting, or any action that may harm or endanger others.
• Harassing or threatening other patrons, arena staff, players or game officials.
• Projecting images onto players, coaches, officials, broadcast or network employees or other sideline personnel by aiming a laser pointer, spotlight or other such device at them.
• Intoxication or other signs of alcohol and drug impairment that result in irresponsible behavior (intoxicated patrons will not be admitted to the arena).
• Offensive language or obscene gestures, to include the use of such language or gestures concerning a person’s race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, creed, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or national origin; or to instigate, incite or encourage a confrontation or physical assault.
• Nudity; to include the removal of shirts and other items of apparel that may offend others.
• Committing sexual acts or exhibiting lewd behavior.
• Smoking or use of any kind of tobacco.
• Liquor violations.
• Underage consumption of alcohol.
• Throwing objects.
• Entering the courtside area or playing court (trespassing).
• Failing to follow the instructions of arena personnel.
• Any other acts or behavior that, in the judgement of Athletics Event Management, poses a threat to other patrons or diminishes their enjoyment of the game.

Whether or not certain types of behavior and/or acts are inappropriate or offensive to others may depend on one’s perspective and values. Athletics Event Management reserves the right to deem an act or exhibited behavior to be inappropriate and to act accordingly. Fans who fail to comply with arena policies are subject to a warning, ejection or arrest. Acts such as fighting, being abusive to others, being intoxicated, throwing objects or committing other acts that may injure other patrons or disrupt the progress of the game may result in ejection and/or arrest without prior warning. Violations by ticket holders may result in the revocation of ticket privileges.

Ticket Revocation Policy: The University of Iowa has a long-standing history of promoting good sports-like conduct, appropriate fan behavior and providing an environment that is safe and enjoyable for all events sponsored by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. All spectators who engage in unruly or disruptive behavior, or participate in illegal conduct are subject to ejection from all athletic events. Ticket holders are responsible both for their own conduct and the conduct of those who use their tickets to gain admission to athletic events. This also applies to tickets sold on the unauthorized secondary market (internet auction site, ticket broker, etc.). Ticket holders to all University of Iowa athletic events purchase, hold and use their tickets subject to compliance with the following policy:

LETTER OF WARNING – A letter of warning may be issued by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to any ticket holder whose ticket is used to gain admission by any individual who is subsequently ejected from the event by law enforcement, security or event personnel for any reason. In the case of severe conduct or repeat ejections, the ticket purchaser’s ability to purchase tickets in the future may be restricted or revoked.

REVOCATION OF TICKET(S) – The ticket used by an individual to gain admission to an athletic event may be revoked for the remainder of that current sport season for, but not limited to, any of the following conduct or offenses committed within the confines of any University of Iowa Athletic facility: Transport to a health care facility by law enforcement or EMS for incapacitation due to excessive drunkenness or the use of illegal drugs; Citation or arrest for throwing objects, resisting arrest/obstruction, battery, public urination or disorderly conduct involving violent or indecent behavior; Arrest for any violation of the Code of Iowa; Any violation of the Iowa Athletics Fan Code of Conduct Policy.

Any such revocation of ticket(s) will include a refund of the purchase price of the ticket(s) on a pro rata basis for the remaining events included in the ticket package. In the case of repeat revocations, the ticket purchaser’s ability to purchase tickets in the future may be restricted or revoked. Questions concerning this policy should be directed to Marcus Wilson, Executive Senior Associate Director of Athletics at 319-335-9247.

Lactation rooms are available at the family restrooms on the concourse located near the North Entrance.

Medically necessary items (includes equipment for nursing mothers and diaper bags) are permitted items. Patrons are subject to search and will be tagged at entrance.

Left items may be claimed at the UI Police headquarters, near section EE. Address later inquiries to Athletic Facilities Office, 120 Carver-Hawkeye Arena, phone 319-335-9410.

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Live Stats: StatBroadcast.

All stands are cashless. Only credit or debit cards will be accepted.

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For men’s basketball, Carver-Hawkeye Area offers several different premium seat opportunities with Feller or Hadley Club access included accordingly. Available club seats and terrace tables can be viewed during the seat selection & upgrade process, which takes place after the season renewal period. A wait list is currently in place for courtside seats. 

For more information, click here.

All tickets are distributed electronically unless otherwise requested through our ticket office by calling 1-800 IA HAWKS.  or by email tickets@hawkeyesports.com.  There is a $30 fee for all printed season parking/ticket requests. 

Tickets are distributed no earlier than 3 weeks prior to the start of a season. If applicable, season tickets and/or parking will not be released until all required contributions have been received and processed by the I-Club.

Mobile Tickets: Mobile tickets will utilize NFC (near field communication) technology to gain entry into Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the game. For information on how to purchase, download and access mobile tickets, please visit hawkeyesports.com/mobiletickets.

Will Call: All patrons picking up tickets at Will Call must present a photo ID to pick up tickets. Orders may be screened prior to distribution of tickets. An order may be required to be picked up at Will Call; if this is the case, the purchaser will be required to present the credit card used to purchase as well as a valid photo ID matching the card.

Re-entry Policy: Patrons will not be permitted to exit and re-enter Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Scalping: Any person buying tickets except from the UI Athletic Ticket Office, or through SeatGeek, the official secondary marketplace of the Iowa Hawkeyes, does so at their own risk. The University of Iowa Police Department is urging Hawkeye fans to be aware of common ticket scams and use SeatGeek, the official ticketing partner, as the season progresses. Most scams reported occur through social media websites and instant messaging platforms.The excitement of basketball season should never come at the cost of your hard-earned money and safety. Keep these tips in mind when securing tickets to avoid getting scammed:

Buy from official sources. Purchase your tickets from the university’s official ticket office, or this year’s official ticketing partner, SeatGeek. Every ticket sold on SeatGeek for Iowa Football home games is verified and trusted, and all tickets sold are backed by SeatGeek’s Buyer Guarantee.

Be wary of social media sales. Avoid buying tickets from people you don’t know on social media websites or messaging apps. Scammers often create fake profiles on these platforms using fraudulent photos to advertise available tickets that do not exist.

Spot the signs of a scam. Scammers typically tell you to pay in a specific way. They may insist you buy gift cards, wire money, use cryptocurrency, or request payment in other ways than through a bank or credit card account (such as Venmo or Zelle). They also typically pressure you to act fast before you have time to think about their request and suspect something fishy.

Check ticket prices. If you aren’t buying from an official source, research the average price for a ticket to the game you’d like to attend. If a seller is offering a ticket price that’s too good to be true, it probably is.

Don’t share sensitive information with strangers. Never share a photo of your student ID, driver’s license, or payment cards with a stranger, even if it’s to “verify” your identity. It could be used to steal your identity or perpetuate a scam using your name and likeness.

Meet in person and pay securely. Arrange to meet in a public place to exchange tickets and payment. This reduces the risk of getting scammed online. Bring a friend along for added security or consider making the exchange near a local law enforcement agency.

Report suspected scams. If you believe you may be a victim of a ticketing scam, you are strongly encouraged to report the crime to the University of Iowa Police Department by calling (319) 335-5022.