nile kinnick stadium

Great place, energetic fans. I was there for media coverage and I will say that they have VERY tight sidelines. So if you are a member of the media, be ready to be walking on your tip toes.

There is no better football destination on a fall day in Iowa. The stadium and area around it becomes a massive black and gold party every home game Saturday. The Big Ten provides great football action, the seats are very close to the field, and the local fans are as into the game as any in the country.

Nile Kinnick Stadium for the University of Iowa is named in honor of the former Hawkeye halfback and 1939 Heisman Trophy winner. It is the only stadium in America currently named for a Heisman Trophy winner. It is a great place to visit for the history as well as the tradition of great football and fans. (Nile won the 1939 Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Trophy (nation's most outstanding football player), was a consensus all-American in 1939, all-Big Ten in 1939, named to numerous All-American teams in 1939, and as Iowa's and Big Ten's Most Valuable Player in 1939. He was the No. 1 Draft Pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1939. His No. 24 is one of two Iowa football numbers retired.

Attended the Iowa/Nebraska football game. Getting in to and out of the stadium was very smooth. Figure out your parking strategy before you go. Traffic is very heavy leaving the stadium, so be prepared to wait. Cell service is nearly non-existent as well.

Beautiful stadium. You are close to the action with the small sidelines. Food service not so hot - literally - food was lukewarm - but we didn't go for the food. Would have been nice to have the snow and ice cleared off our seat beforehand so we didn't have to chip it off with our keys but hey, it was all part of the experience!

Unfortunately the home team took it on the chin, but the stadium got us in and got us out as efficiently as any large event that I have attended. Study the parking map before you go. The softball field is about a 15 minute walk along a concrete bike path and allows easy access to the mall after the game. However warm you think your shoes and gloves are, its not warm enough. We were in the end zone and there doesn't appear to be any bad seats. Restrooms and concessions were adequate.

If you are a college football fan or not, Kinnick stadium is a fun place to go for a game. Great seating through-out the stadium. The walk to the stadium from the hotel is a couple miles. If you are early to the game, catch the Marching Hawkeyes practice in the rec center before they march to the field.

We were there for the Iowa v Iowa State game as a family divided. This is a great, old, cool traditional stadium. Know that if you have seats way up, you will be walking up that many stairs and it is high up. There also was not a great selection of food and they don't serve beer (which I know some college stadiums don't). It is impossible to get a cab after a game and the traffic was a terrible mess, but that's not uncommon with stadiums built smack in the middle of neighborhoods like this one. We had a great time and my dad and I were happy to see Iowa State win which did not make most of the people there happy. Fun place with a really great college football feel.

It's great to see a University of Iowa football game here. It does get very crowded so come early. Bring layers of clothes as it can go from cold to hot to windy to rainy all during one football game.

Great time at the Airliner downtown on Friday night, after 2 hours the noise gets to be a bit much, great cupcakes at Molly's Cup Cakes 2 doors down from Airliner

I have been to Kinnick a number of times, and it is always a fun time watching the Hawkeyes. The latest was a a few days ago during the Iowa-Iowa State football game. There really isn't a bad view from anywhere on the field. The stadium is easily accessible in Iowa City. The best visit was in 2009 during the victory over Michigan. It was a night game in October. Beautiful weather, and a wonderful autumn sunset really added to the experience of being at the stadium. There are a number of parking garage within an easy walk of the stadium, and Iowa City is an interesting city that surrounds the campus and stadium. Be sure to check out the bronze statue of Niles Kinnick on the south side of the stadium, just outside the south entrance. Niles was The lone Heisman Trophy winner who lost his life during WWII while on a training flight.

Hawkeye football + Iowa = God's country.Most beautiful place on earth! Most amazing, considerate, dedicated fans in all of the B1G

Nestled in the heart of the U of I campus lies the stadium. It is a smaller venue but loud. Visitor sections are not so good where before much better. To walk up Riverside Drive and Myrtle street to get to Melrose Court thus the stadium it is uphill both ways. hawks fans are generally friendly as long as we win Go Hawks

If you're a college football fan and haven't been to Kinnick Stadium, you are missing out. The tailgating, iconic brick renovation, and rabid fans make for an unforgettable football experience.

I go to multiple Hawkeye games each year as a student. It's a great place to enjoy a game. As a Wisconsin Badger fan I don't get as intense watching the games, but I still love seeing the Hawks win! The stadium is clean and very well kept. It's almost always filled to capacity creating a fantastic atmosphere. Make sure to tailgate and check out the many food stands across the street on Melrose Ave. Excellent food and prices over there too!