To purchase parking, please click here

All prepaid permits are for unreserved spaces. Reserved spaces are not an option.

ADA parking is available in the Family Care Center (FCC) Ramp and CDD Lot. A valid, pre-purchased parking pass is required, along with a state-issued ADA placard or license plate for entry.

View Parking Map Here

Limit of one (1) parking pass per account.

ADA parking is available in the Family Care Center (FCC) Ramp and CDD Lot. A valid, pre-purchased parking pass is required, along with a state-issued ADA placard or license plate for entry. View Parking Map Here

ADA Golf Cart Shuttles: Complimentary ADA golf cart shuttles will begin two hours prior to kickoff and continue until one hour after the completion of the game. During pregame, ADA golf cart shuttles will pick-up at the locations listed below*, denoted with blue ADA Shuttle flags. Due to heavy pedestrian traffic post-game, ADA golf cart shuttles will only be available outside Gates H, I, and M.

*ADA golf cart drivers have been instructed to drop-off riders at designated pregame pick-up locations only. Requests for special pick-ups or drop-offs will NOT be honored.

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LANE SHIFTS

Hawkins Drive: To help improve entry times, we've added an extra inbound lane on Hawkins Drive this season. Working with our traffic control partner, cones will be used to create three lanes of incoming traffic and temporarily reduce outbound traffic to one lane (Diagram coming soon!)

STREET CLOSURES

Evashevski Drive: closed to vehicular traffic. Closure between Hawkeye Ramp Drive and Hawkins Drive (blue) begins Thursday. Closure between Melrose Avenue and Lot 37 entrance (gold) begins at 8:00 a.m. each day. Closure between Lots 37 and 43NW (gold pattern) begins at 11:00 a.m. each day. 

Hawkins Drive: For the safety of our fans, the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety will be closing Hawkins Drive and Hawkeye Wave Way, directly east of Kinnick Stadium (from Evashevski Drive to Melrose Avenue) to non-emergency vehicular traffic starting at 3:30 p.m. Vehicles wanting access to University parking lots and ramps east of Hawkins Drive (14, 49, Ramp 4) and private residences on and south of Melrose Avenue must approach from Melrose Avenue (eastbound) or from Riverside Drive and up Grand Avenue (westbound). 

UI Athletics-managed parking lots will open at 12:00 p.m. each day. Queuing on the streets prior to parking lots opening will not be allowed. Fans are asked to depart UI parking lots following the conclusion of the game.

TAILGATING POLICIES

Alcohol Policy: On game days only, beer and wine are allowed in UI parking areas. State law prohibits hard liquor consumption or possession of an open bottle of liquor in UI parking lots and ramps. Possession of an open container (including beer, wine, and hard liquor) while walking/driving to University property on the public sidewalks and roads are subject to citation, and the beverage will be confiscated.

Bands / Amplified Sound: Live musical bands and other live performances are not allowed at tailgating sites or on campus without prior approval from Iowa Athletics. Amplified music must be confined to your tailgate area and speakers must be directed into your tailgate party. This policy is intended to protect the enjoyment of other fans. Musical tastes and tolerable noise levels vary greatly from tailgate party to tailgate party.

Grills / Wood Fires: Liquid Propane (LP) and charcoal grills and LP heaters are permitted in parking lots when temperature warrants, but are prohibited in parking ramps. Please do not place used charcoal, embers, or ash in trash cans, under trees, or leave it in the parking areas. LP grills or heaters are limited to one 20# LP cylinder per device; no spare or additional cylinders will be allowed. Open wood fires or wood fires enclosed in a portable fire pit are not permitted.

Use of Space: Automobiles may park only in designated areas. The use of a parking space for other reasons, such as portable grills, game tents, chairs, etc. is not permitted in non-reserved areas. 

Travel Lanes / Sidewalks: Tailgating is not permitted in travel lanes on roads or parking lots. Sidewalks on campus are reserved for pedestrian use. No tents, chairs, or other items may be placed or extend into travel lanes or onto sidewalks. Any non-adherence to this policy may result in UI Police officers requiring the tent, tarp, or canopy be removed. There are a limited number of parking spaces on the University of Iowa campus. It is important to make every space available to use for parking. They can also cause tailgate parties to overflow into travel lanes causing a hazard for other vehicles and the passage of emergency vehicles.

Tents: Iowa Athletics requires patrons to follow manufacturer recommendations on set-up, tear down, and securing of any tents or canopies; including recommendations regarding the wind speed rating. Depending upon weather conditions, Iowa Athletics may restrict the use of some or all tents, canopies, or other tailgating items or structures. Owners are ultimately responsible for any damage caused by their tailgating activities and equipment, including wind-blown structures.

RESTRICTED VEHICLES

Mobile parking passes will be scanned on fans' smartphones to access parking lots. Printed PDF tickets and parking passes will not be accepted on game day. Learn more about how to purchase, download, and access mobile parking passes.

To avoid issues on game day, please download and save your parking pass in advance, as venue connectivity can vary. Do not print out your mobile parking pass as printed mobile passes will not be accepted.

Tips:

• Access your parking pass(es) through My Account page at least 24 hours prior to game.
• Download and save your pass(es) to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
• Make sure your phone is fully charged.
• Have your pass(es) ready to be scanned before arriving at the lot.

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 accessible seating, as well as companion seating, is available at Kinnick Stadium. 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: To access the ADA-accessible seats in the north end zone, please utilize the two street level entrances with elevators located off Evashevski Drive on the north side of Kinnick Stadium. All other accessible seats are located on the concourse level and are accessible from any of the gates.

Assisted Listening Devices are available for check-out at Guest Services located in the south concourse, near Section 213.

Closed Captioning is available on the video boards on the north and south ends of the stadium. 

Wheelchair Storage: located in the south endzone, under section 213.

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)
• Service animals
• Signs (handheld) 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.

❌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

Game Day Hotline Fans in need of assistance should contact a member of the event management or security staff. Fans may TEXT or CALL the gameday hotline at 319-384-3000. Fans can temporarily opt into campus Hawk Alert emergency notifications during their stay at UI. Click here for more information.

Lost + Found: During the game, items will be located at the UI Police Headquarters in Section 123. After the game, call 319-384-2797 for items. In the event of a lost person or child, please go to the UI Police Headquarters in Section 123 or find the nearest Iowa Athletics or security staff to assist you. You may also reach out via the gameday hotline at 319-384-3000.

Stadium Evacuation: All guests should familiarize themselves with the emergency evacuation video played on the video boards before each game. It is a good idea to identify two emergency exits closest to your seat location. Families and groups should pre-designate a meeting location outside of the stadium in the event of an evacuation. Guests are asked to remain calm and follow the instructions of Kinnick Stadium staff and the public address announcer. If you have any questions about the location of an emergency exit, please refer to the stadium diagrams or ask a staff member for assistance.

In case of severe weather, information regarding the status of the game and any voluntary or mandatory evacuations of Kinnick Stadium will be displayed on HawkVision.

Shelter Locations:

• Indoor Track
• Carver-Hawkeye Arena
• Field House
• Dental Building

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 stadium 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, stadium 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 stadium.)
• 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, blouses 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 (including beach balls).
• Entering the sideline area or playing field (trespassing).
• Failing to follow the instructions of stadium 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 in need of assistance should contact a member of the stadium staff. Fans may also call or text the Gameday Hotline at 319-384-3000.

Fans who fail to comply with stadium 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.

Enforcement of the Fan Code of Conduct includes all stadium parking and tailgate areas. Violations of the Fan Code of Conduct within these areas may result in loss of parking privileges.

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

Twenty concession stands are located throughout the concourse of Kinnick Stadium and various food vendors are open in Krause Family Plaza (south end of the stadium, near Gate A).

Alcohol Policy: Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted to be brought into Kinnick Stadium.

Law Enforcement Officers enforce all applicable laws. The University of Iowa alcohol policy can be found below:

University of Iowa Alcohol Policy

Alcohol sales are offered inside Kinnick Stadium. The following items are important to note in regards to alcohol sales:

Guests possessing alcohol who do not have proof of being at least 21 years of age or guests passing alcohol to minors will be ejected and are subject to arrest.

A maximum of two alcoholic beverages will be sold per person/at one time.

Guests who appear younger than thirty (30) 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 the “equivalent” from another state

A US Department of Defense military ID card

A United States or foreign passport, that displays a picture of the individual for whom the license, card, or passport was issued and shows that the person buying is at least twenty-one years of age

Guests are not permitted to leave the facility with alcohol.

Alcohol sales will end at the start of the fourth quarter (Q4). If deemed necessary, alcohol sales may be cut off at any time. The facility reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any guest.

Gameday alcohol policies for outside of Kinnick Stadium can be found here: Tailgate/Alcohol Policy

Two (2) first aid stations are located in the north end zone concourse near Section 133 and in the south end zone near Section 212.

Timeline (all times are Central):

2:00 p.m. - Pregame Plaza opens

4:30 p.m. - Stadium gates open

Security Screening: All items and persons entering Kinnick Stadium are subject to security screening and inspection via a walk-through metal detector and/or a hand wand metal detector. 

Bag Policy: The following bags are permitted at Kinnick stadium; Plastic, vinyl or PVC tote that does not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″, Small clutch bag that does not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″, and 1 gallon clear freezer bag (Ziploc or similar). All other bags will not be allowed into Kinnick Stadium. Exceptions may be made for diaper bags and medically necessary items, both of which are subject to search and will be tagged at the gate.

Exit/Re-Entry: Patrons will not be permitted to exit & re-enter Kinnick Stadium, including stadium exits from Krause Family Plaza and premium areas.

*The Plaza is a ticketed space, fans must have tickets to the game to access the Plaza – no additional purchase required.

There are four (4) different Fan Services tables located on the concourse of Kinnick Stadium inside of Gates B, H, I, & M.

Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity! Our event staff go through sensory inclusion training on an annual basis, and we have Sensory Bags available at each Fan Services stand location. Sensory Bags contain fidget devices, noise cancelling headphones, visual cue cards, and strobe reduction glasses. Fans First stands are located near Gate B, Gate H, Gate I, and Gate M.

Assisted Listening Devices are available for check-out at Guest Services located in the south concourse, near Section 213.

Two lactation rooms are available for use inside Kinnick Stadium:

1. Located near Section 133 in the north end zone concourse next to the North First Aid Station.
2. Located across from Section 119 in the south end zone concourse.

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.

Banana Ball Merchandise will be available in the Plaza and in the Stadium. Merchandise will be available exclusively for the two teams playing in your city. 

Our Banana Ball Merchandise Tents are CASHLESS.

Want to show up to your game in style? Check out our online store by clicking here!

2:00 p.m. - Pregame Plaza opens

Get ready to dive into the action before the game even starts! Our Pre-Game Plaza offers an unforgettable experience filled with energy, excitement, and entertainment for fans of all ages. From live performances to interactive fun, it’s the perfect way to kick off your Banana Ball adventure.

At the heart of this Pre-Game excitement is Before the Peel, the ultimate kickoff experience! Hosted by our energetic broadcasters and lively cast members, this show sets the tone for an unforgettable day of Banana Ball. Starting an hour and a half before gates open, Before the Peel features special appearances from players, cast, mascots, and other surprise guests. It’s a must-see event packed with music, dancing, laughter, and excitement to get you hyped up before gates even open!

You will also have the chance to swing by the merchandise tents during the Pre-Game plaza! You’ll find exclusive gear for the two teams playing in your city – because nothing says “game day ready” like rocking the freshest Banana Ball swag!

Seating Assignments: Banana Ball tickets are sold by Ticket Zones. Closer to the event, ticketholders will receive a specific Section, Row, and Seat. Stay tuned for emails with more information!

Mobile Delivery: Closer to the first pitch of the game, your digital tickets will become available for download to your mobile wallet. For fastest, smoothest entry, please follow the steps below to add all tickets to your digital wallet.

Assistance: Need help with your tickets before game day? Check out our Ticket FAQ. If you have any issues with tickets on game day, stop by one of our Ticket Help Tents for assistance. A Ticket Help station is available at each ticket scanning location outside the stadium.