Jack Trice Stadium
Ames · Home of 🎓 Iowa State Cyclones
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Jack Trice Stadium?
- Jack Trice Stadium in Ames is home to the Iowa State Cyclones (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Jack Trice Stadium?
- Des Moines (DSM) is the closest airport, about 41 miles (66 km) from Jack Trice Stadium — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Omaha Eppley (OMA) is about 158 miles (3h 46m) away.
- How much is parking at Jack Trice Stadium?
- Game-day parking starts around Free to $25 USD. General-public grass lots sit south of the stadium along S 16th St and open six hours before kickoff; Cyclone Club lots are north and east.
- How do you get to Jack Trice Stadium without a car?
- A free CyRide football shuttle with seven stops runs from two hours before kickoff to about two hours after. Uber/Lyft work but surge on game days.
✈️🚗 Getting to Jack Trice Stadium
Nearest major airport: Omaha Eppley (OMA) — about 158 mi / 3h 46m away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Parking
General-public grass lots sit south of the stadium along S 16th St and open six hours before kickoff; Cyclone Club lots are north and east. Tailgating is limited to one space per pass. (Free to $25 USD)
Getting there
A free CyRide football shuttle with seven stops runs from two hours before kickoff to about two hours after. Uber/Lyft work but surge on game days.
Bar scene
Tailgating is the main pregame scene; tents max 10x10 and no glass, kegs or open fires.
Insider tips
- Tailgate only after lots open
- One parking space per pass
- Book rideshare early
🧳 Visiting Jack Trice Stadium as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Omaha Eppley (OMA) (OMA). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Oct 31Oklahoma State Cowboys at Cyclones NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 14Cincinnati Bearcats at Cyclones NCAAF
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