WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Fall is officially at Iowa's doorstep, and with it comes football season.
If you plan on attending a game at any of the state schools, Local 5 has put together what you'll need to know before game time.
Iowa Hawkeyes/Kinnick Stadium
Recently, Kinnick Stadium was equipped with new walk-through metal detectors.
These detectors will allow fans to not have to remove the contents in their pockets unless instructed otherwise.
Steel-toe boots and hard eyeglasses cases can set off the sensors, so it is suggested to leave items like these at home to keep entry efficient.
The stadium's clear bag policy remains in effect for the new season.
Iowa Athletics has partnered with Best Crowd Management to assist with customer service, ticket scanning, ushering and security among other things.
Notable Allowed Items:
- Seat cushions that don't have a back support
- Blankets
- Factory sealed water bottles or empty refillable bottles (Limited to one per person and cannot exceed one gallon)
Items Allowed After Inspection At Gate:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
- Binocular cases
- One-gallon clear plastic bags
- Medically necessary items (Subject to search and will be tagged at gate)
- Food items in clear plastic bag (Not exceeding one gallon)
- Diaper bag (Subject to search and will be tagged at gate)
- Clutch bags that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″
- Breast pumps for nursing mothers (Subject to search and will be tagged at gate)
Gates will open 90 minutes before kickoff each game.
Tickets:
Tickets for the season are sold out through the university but can be purchased on SeatGeek, the "Official Ticket Marketplace of the Iowa Hawkeyes," according to Iowa's website.
Accessibility:
If a reasonable accommodation is required for gameday, Iowa Athletics suggests contacting its ticket office in advance.
ADA accessible seating, as well as companion seating, is available.
More ADA information is available under the ADA section of Iowa's Gameday page.
Iowa State Cyclones/Jack Trice Stadium
Much like at Kinnick, Jack Trice follows a clear bag policy for all ticketed events.
Bags Allowed:
- Small clutch bags 6" x 9" and smaller
- Clear plastic freezer bags gallon size and smaller (Ziploc or similar)
- Plastic, vinyl, or PVC clear totes that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" inches and do not have a logo larger than 4.5" x 3.5"
- Exceptions can be made for necessary medical, family and childcare bags
Other Notable Allowed Items:
- 20 ounce unopened or empty water bottle per person
- Items required for medical, family and childcare reasons
- Backless cushions 16" and smaller
Gates at the stadium open 90 minutes before kickoff.
Tickets:
ISU is entering its second season of only allowing mobile tickets for entry to games.
The mobile ticketing guide is available here.
Children under two years old do not need a game ticket.
Accessibility:
Reserved ADA seating is located in Sections 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 18, 19, 24-26, 28, 38-41
Stadium accessibility guide is available here.
University of Northern Iowa Panthers/UNI-Dome
The UNI-Dome will see updated clear bag policies for 2024-2025.
Bags Allowed:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
- Gallon size and smaller resealable clear plastic storage bags
- Small bags that are not clear but do not exceed a size 4.5" x 6.5"
- Exceptions can be made for necessary medical bags after thorough inspection
UNI also says that it has Panthers branded clear bags available for purchase at the UNI Bookstore.
The stadium's website does not say anything about water bottles.
Gates will open 90 minutes before kickoff each game.
Tickets:
Tickets may be purchased in advance by visiting the UNItix Ticket Office during business hours, online, or by calling 319-273-4849.
Game day tickets may be purchased beginning at 9 a.m. through the beginning of halftime at the UNItix Ticket Office.
Children above the age of two will need their own ticket.
Accessibility:
Limited accessible seating is available, including seating for four accompaniments. UNI asks that these seats are requested when purchasing your tickets.