Football stadiums inIowa

The Hawkeye State

Iowa is home to 4 Division I college football stadiums (2 FBS programs and 2 FCS programs). The biggest is Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes, with 69,250 seats. The oldest is Drake Stadium, opened in 1925. This page also lists 3 former or temporary football homes.

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Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)2

Big 12

  1. FBSJack Trice Stadium — Iowa State Cyclones (Ames)opened 1975 · cap 61,500SiteMapBig 12 · Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)Natural grass field

Big Ten

  1. FBSKinnick Stadium — Iowa Hawkeyes (Iowa City)opened 1929 · cap 69,250SiteMapBig Ten · Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)Artificial turf field

Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)2

Missouri Valley

  1. FCSUNI-Dome — Northern Iowa Panthers (Cedar Falls)opened 1976 · cap 16,000SiteMapMissouri Valley · Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)Artificial turf field

Pioneer League

  1. FCSDrake Stadium — Drake Bulldogs (Des Moines)opened 1925 · cap 14,557SiteMapPioneer League · Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)Artificial turf field

Former stadiums3

  1. FormerIowa Field — Iowa Hawkeyes (Iowa City)opened 1890 · cap 30,000MapFormer home · 1890–1929 · demolished
  2. FormerClyde Williams Field — Iowa State Cyclones (Ames)opened 1915 · cap 35,000MapFormer home · 1915–1974 · demolished
  3. FormerWarrior Stadium — Drake Bulldogs (Waukee)MapFormer home · 2005

Stadium names link to each stadium’s page with capacity, history and nearby stadiums. Site opens the team’s official site; Map opens directions. Listings cover NFL and NCAA Division I FBS and FCS home stadiums for the 2026 season, plus former and temporary football homes. Capacity figures vary by source.

Iowa stadium questions

How many Division I football stadiums are in Iowa?

Iowa is home to 4 Division I college football stadiums (2 FBS programs and 2 FCS programs).

Which FBS teams play in Iowa?

Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium (Ames); Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium (Iowa City).

What is the biggest football stadium in Iowa?

Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes, holds 69,250.

What is the oldest college football stadium in Iowa?

Drake Stadium in Des Moines opened in 1925.

How do I find the closest football stadium to me?

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