Kinnick Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Iowa City, IA · Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics
Also known as Iowa Hawkeyes stadium, Hawkeyes stadium.
Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", or small clutch bags up to 4.5" x 6.5", are allowed; backpacks, purses, handbags, and cinch bags are banned.
Exceptions: Diaper bags are permitted subject to search and tagging.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Blankets and seat cushions without back support are allowed, but personal chairbacks are prohibited (rentals available for $15 on gameday).
Strollers and car seats are explicitly listed as prohibited items.
Exceptions: The official guide does not separately address wagons.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗One factory-sealed water bottle or one empty refillable bottle is allowed, up to one gallon in size.
Exceptions: CamelBak or other backpack-style hydration systems are prohibited.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Food may be brought in only inside a clear one-gallon plastic storage bag (Ziploc or similar).
Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted into the stadium; alcohol is sold inside at concession/beer garden areas instead.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Coolers and kegs are prohibited inside Kinnick Stadium.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Medically necessary items are allowed but are subject to search and tagging at entry.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Breast pumps for nursing mothers are allowed, subject to search and tagging.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are accommodated, with accessible seating and ADA entrances provided.
Accessible seats are reachable from any gate on the concourse level; north end zone ADA seating has dedicated street-level entrances with elevators off Evashevski Drive.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Non-service animals are not permitted; service animals are allowed at all games and events.
Exceptions: Service animals permitted.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Standard cameras are allowed, but large-lens cameras (6 inches or more), tripods, and video cameras are prohibited.
Drones are prohibited per university policy and FAA regulations.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Banners, signs, noisemakers, horns, bugles, and other disruptive devices are not allowed.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Firearms, explosives, and other weapons are banned, including weapons carried under a permit.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Tobacco of any kind, including e-cigarettes/vapes, is prohibited inside the stadium.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Fans are not permitted to exit and re-enter Kinnick Stadium, including exits from Krause Family Plaza and premium areas.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Footballs are explicitly prohibited, and staff may deny any item deemed dangerous or disruptive to the fan experience at their discretion; a complimentary bag drop-off is available at the Indoor Track Facility for items not allowed inside.
Source: Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Football Gameday Guide ↗Only 19 item types have been independently verified for Kinnick Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Kinnick Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Kinnick Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Kinnick Stadium?
Conditional. Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", or small clutch bags up to 4.5" x 6.5", are allowed; backpacks, purses, handbags, and cinch bags are banned. Max size: 12" x 6" x 12" (clear bags); 4.5" x 6.5" (clutch bags). Exceptions: Diaper bags are permitted subject to search and tagging.
What is the water bottle policy at Kinnick Stadium?
Conditional. One factory-sealed water bottle or one empty refillable bottle is allowed, up to one gallon in size. Max size: up to 1 gallon. Max quantity: 1 bottle. Exceptions: CamelBak or other backpack-style hydration systems are prohibited.
What is the outside food policy at Kinnick Stadium?
Conditional. Food may be brought in only inside a clear one-gallon plastic storage bag (Ziploc or similar). Max size: 1-gallon clear plastic bag.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Kinnick Stadium?
Conditional. Medically necessary items are allowed but are subject to search and tagging at entry.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Kinnick Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted into the stadium; alcohol is sold inside at concession/beer garden areas instead.
Are coolers allowed at Kinnick Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers and kegs are prohibited inside Kinnick Stadium.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Kinnick Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers and car seats are explicitly listed as prohibited items. Exceptions: The official guide does not separately address wagons.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Kinnick Stadium?
Allowed. Breast pumps for nursing mothers are allowed, subject to search and tagging.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Kinnick Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are accommodated, with accessible seating and ADA entrances provided. Accessible seats are reachable from any gate on the concourse level; north end zone ADA seating has dedicated street-level entrances with elevators off Evashevski Drive.
What is the camera policy at Kinnick Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Standard cameras are allowed, but large-lens cameras (6 inches or more), tripods, and video cameras are prohibited. Max size: lens under 6 inches.
Are drones allowed at Kinnick Stadium?
Not Allowed. Drones are prohibited per university policy and FAA regulations.
Are umbrellas allowed at Kinnick Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Kinnick Stadium?
Not Allowed. Banners, signs, noisemakers, horns, bugles, and other disruptive devices are not allowed.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Kinnick Stadium?
Conditional. Blankets and seat cushions without back support are allowed, but personal chairbacks are prohibited (rentals available for $15 on gameday). Fee: $15 chairback rental.
What is the weapons policy at Kinnick Stadium?
Not Allowed. Firearms, explosives, and other weapons are banned, including weapons carried under a permit.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Kinnick Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Tobacco of any kind, including e-cigarettes/vapes, is prohibited inside the stadium.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Kinnick Stadium?
Conditional. Non-service animals are not permitted; service animals are allowed at all games and events. Exceptions: Service animals permitted.
Does Kinnick Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Fans are not permitted to exit and re-enter Kinnick Stadium, including exits from Krause Family Plaza and premium areas.
What else should I know about Kinnick Stadium's policies?
Not Allowed. Footballs are explicitly prohibited, and staff may deny any item deemed dangerous or disruptive to the fan experience at their discretion; a complimentary bag drop-off is available at the Indoor Track Facility for items not allowed inside.
Is Iowa Hawkeyes stadium the same place as Kinnick Stadium?
Yes — Iowa Hawkeyes stadium is a former or alternate name for Kinnick Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Hawkeyes stadium the same place as Kinnick Stadium?
Yes — Hawkeyes stadium is a former or alternate name for Kinnick Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.