Iowa State Cyclones road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Jack Trice Stadium
Nearest major airport is Omaha Eppley (OMA) — about 158 mi / 3h 46m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Iowa State Cyclones play?
The Iowa State Cyclones play home games at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.
What airport do you fly into for an Iowa State Cyclones game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Jack Trice Stadium 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)
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
📺 Where to watch the Cyclones
National (US): ABC / ESPN networks · FOX / FS1 · CBS · NBC / Peacock · The CW / conference networks · ESPN+. Full TV guide →
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