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Kinnick Stadium

Iowa City · Home of 🎓 Iowa Hawkeyes

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Kinnick Stadium?
Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City is home to the Iowa Hawkeyes (NCAAF).
What is the closest airport to Kinnick Stadium?
Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa (CID) is the closest airport, about 23 miles (37 km) from Kinnick Stadium — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is about 236 miles (5h 37m) away.
How much is parking at Kinnick Stadium?
Game-day parking starts around $40 USD. Official lots (Finkbine Golf Course, Lower Finkbine, Softball) are $40 on gameday, cards only.
How do you get to Kinnick Stadium without a car?
Cambus runs free shuttles from the free lots, and the Hawkeye Express train boards near Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville for $10 round trip (12 and under free).
Where are the best seats at Kinnick Stadium?
The Iowa (west) side rows 60+ in sections 123–130 get the most shade; the visitor side (101–110) is in full sun. Students are in the southwest wing (roughly 117–123 and 217–221).

✈️🚗 Getting to Kinnick Stadium

Nearest major airport: Chicago O'Hare (ORD) — about 236 mi / 5h 37m away.

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🏟️ Fan guide

Best seats

The Iowa (west) side rows 60+ in sections 123–130 get the most shade; the visitor side (101–110) is in full sun. Students are in the southwest wing (roughly 117–123 and 217–221).

Parking

Official lots (Finkbine Golf Course, Lower Finkbine, Softball) are $40 on gameday, cards only. Free lots (Hancher Lot 55, Commuter Lot 85, Hall of Fame) come with a Cambus shuttle that starts two hours pre-kick. ($40 (free shuttle lots available) USD)

Getting there

Cambus runs free shuttles from the free lots, and the Hawkeye Express train boards near Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville for $10 round trip (12 and under free).

Bar scene

Beer and wine are allowed in campus tailgate lots, tailgating wraps by 6 p.m., and afterward the Ped Mall downtown is the go-to.

Pre-game bars

  • Mickey's Irish Pub — Downtown Iowa City institution
  • Joe's Place — Downtown college bar
  • Big Grove Brewery — Local craft beer and food

Insider tips

  • Cards only for gameday parking
  • Free Cambus lots save $40
  • Tailgate lots wrap by 6 p.m.

🧳 Visiting Kinnick Stadium as an away fan

The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Chicago O'Hare (ORD) (ORD). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.

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