Conference network
Big Ten Network carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.
Big Ten football
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa City, Iowa - Kinnick Stadium - Black and Gold - Herky the Hawk
Iowa football is a defense-first program with one of the loudest small stadiums in the country and a game-day culture built around early tailgates and a black-and-gold dress code.
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How to watch
Broadcast and streaming
National windows
Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.
Out-of-market
A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.
Attend
Upcoming games
College Football
Midwest Rivalry Weekend
- When
- Late October through the last weekend of the regular season
- Venue
- Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
Coverage: Usually a national or conference network window
Rivalry weekends are the hardest tickets and the most expensive hotel nights of the season. Plan lodging first and tickets second.
Tailgating
- Lots open five hours before kickoff and fill fast for 11am starts.
- Melrose Avenue is the classic walk-up tailgate strip.
- Bring a wind-stable canopy; open lots catch prairie gusts all season.
Travel and stay
- Fly into Cedar Rapids (CID) for a 30 minute drive, or Des Moines for cheaper fares and a two hour drive.
- Downtown Iowa City hotels sell out months ahead for ranked opponents.
- The Coralville strip has more availability and a straightforward game-day shuttle.
Stadium
Kinnick Stadium
Capacity 69,250Opened 1929Iowa City, Iowa
A compact, loud, brick-faced bowl where the entire stadium turns to wave at the children's hospital after the first quarter.
- - Park west of the stadium and walk in through the Melrose Avenue tailgates.
- - Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff and the north end line moves fastest.
- - Bring a clear bag; the policy is enforced strictly at every gate.
- - Late-season games swing 30 degrees between kickoff and the fourth quarter.
FAQ
Iowa questions
- What channel is Iowa on?
- Most Big Ten games sit on Big Ten Network or a national broadcast window. Check the watch guide for the full breakdown.
- Where should I tailgate at Kinnick Stadium?
- Lots open five hours before kickoff and fill fast for 11am starts.
- What is the best airport for a Iowa game?
- Fly into Cedar Rapids (CID) for a 30 minute drive, or Des Moines for cheaper fares and a two hour drive.