Kids’ Day At Kinnick Set For Aug. 15

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa football team will host its annual “Kids’ Day at Kinnick,” presented by UI Health Care, on Saturday, Aug. 15. Supporting sponsors for the event include Alliant Energy, Delta Dental of Iowa, Chase Bank, Chick-fil-A, and Wimmer’s Meats. The open practice begins at 11 a.m. (CT), with gates A, B and H opening at 10 a.m.

Team members will sign autographs for kids at approximately 10:30 a.m. along the front of the west and south stands.

During the practice, the 2026 Kid Captains will join players on the field for photos following an exclusive “inside look” at Kinnick Stadium. The Kid Captain program, a partnership between UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the University of Iowa football team since 2009, features the inspiring stories of 12 current and former patients throughout the football season.

Admission is free for all fans, and free parking is available in designated hard surface lots, with regular ramp fees applying. Cashless concession stands will be open, accepting debit or credit cards only, and Kinnick Stadium’s clear bag policy will be enforced.

The Hawkeyes open the 2026 season against Northern Illinois (3:15 p.m., BTN) on Sept. 5.

Tickets are available for purchase for five home games this fall: Northern Illinois (Sept. 5), Ohio State (Oct. 3), Wisconsin (Oct. 31; Homecoming), Purdue (Nov. 14) and Nebraska (Nov. 27). Home contests against Iowa State (Sept. 12) and UNI (Sept. 19) are sold out.