Tailgating Venue Information
- Stadium Official Name:
- Jack Trice Stadium
- Address:
-
1798 S 4th St
Ames
IA
50010 - Stadium Nickname:
- Previous Stadium Names:
- Jack Trice Field at Cyclone Stadium
- Team President:
- Aaron W
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General Overview
How To Get To Iowa State Tailgate
Parking Information
Tailgating Policies
Stadium Information
Lodging
Gallery
General Overview
Ames, IA is a great college town to tailgate in. The surface parking lots around the stadium are reserved for Cyclone Club Members. There are numerous grass lots (general parking) available that allow for extra tailgating space. There is a lot of space for a RV, Bus, etc.
How To Get To Iowa State Tailgate
ROUTES TO JACK TRICE STADIUM (JTS)
From the North
Once in Ames, go west on 13th Street. Go south on Grand Avenue to Lincoln Way. Take Lincoln Way west to University Boulevard. The JTS will be on the west side of University
Boulevard.
From the East (westbound on US HWY 30)
Take the Duff Avenue (Exit 148) north to South 16th Street. Take South 16th Street west to JTS.
From the West (eastbound on US HWY 30)
Take South Dakota (Exit 144) north to Mortenson Road. Head east on Mortenson to University Boulevard. Go north on University Boulevard to JTS
From the South
Interstate 35 to US HWY 30 (Exit 111B.) Refer to directions “from the east.”
Note: University Boulevard formerly Elwood Drive
From the North
Once in Ames, go west on 13th Street. Go south on Grand Avenue to Lincoln Way. Take Lincoln Way west to University Boulevard. The JTS will be on the west side of University
Boulevard.
From the East (westbound on US HWY 30)
Take the Duff Avenue (Exit 148) north to South 16th Street. Take South 16th Street west to JTS.
From the West (eastbound on US HWY 30)
Take South Dakota (Exit 144) north to Mortenson Road. Head east on Mortenson to University Boulevard. Go north on University Boulevard to JTS
From the South
Interstate 35 to US HWY 30 (Exit 111B.) Refer to directions “from the east.”
Note: University Boulevard formerly Elwood Drive
Parking Information
General public (non-Cyclone Club member) parking lots open 6 hours prior to kickoff. There is limited general public (non-donor parking) single game parking at both Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum. For football games, this public parking for cars and is available in Lots G2, G3, G4, G5, G8, G9 and, Vet Med Lot 93. RV parking for non-donors is available in lots G2, G3, G4, G5, G8, G9, and Vet Med Lot 93.
Handicap Parking
Patrons with state-issued handicap permits can park (on a first-come, first-served basis) in Lot S2 ($15 per game) for football and Lots B2 and B3 (no charge) for men.s and women.s basketball. Cyclone Club members, who purchase a donor football season parking pass and have a state-issued handicap permit, should show both passes to the parking attendant and the fee will be waived while spaces are available.
Prices
Motorcycles $5.00
Cars and pickups $20.00
RV's, Buses and Vehicles with trailers $40.00
Charter Bus Parking
All Cyclone Club parking lots open at 7 a.m. General public parking lots open six hours prior to kick-off.
Charter bus parking is $50 (cash only). Fee may be waived for Cyclone Tent buyers if notified in advance of the game (no later than Wednesday, 5 p.m.). Please contact Nathan Terry by email: nterry@iastate.edu.
Charter bus parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Charter buses will be directed to specific areas by parking attendants (see map below).
Tailgating is prohibited at or near designated charter bus parking.
Once parked, buses will not be permitted to leave until the conclusion of the game.
Charter buses will be directed to enter Jack Trice Stadium from the south and proceed to the west along Stadium Drive (see diagram below).
To help accommodate as many charter buses as possible, we ask that you please contact Brian Honnold, Assistant Director of Event Management at least two days prior to the game: phone 515-294-5527, email: bhonnold@iastate.edu.
Handicap Parking
Patrons with state-issued handicap permits can park (on a first-come, first-served basis) in Lot S2 ($15 per game) for football and Lots B2 and B3 (no charge) for men.s and women.s basketball. Cyclone Club members, who purchase a donor football season parking pass and have a state-issued handicap permit, should show both passes to the parking attendant and the fee will be waived while spaces are available.
Prices
Motorcycles $5.00
Cars and pickups $20.00
RV's, Buses and Vehicles with trailers $40.00
Charter Bus Parking
All Cyclone Club parking lots open at 7 a.m. General public parking lots open six hours prior to kick-off.
Charter bus parking is $50 (cash only). Fee may be waived for Cyclone Tent buyers if notified in advance of the game (no later than Wednesday, 5 p.m.). Please contact Nathan Terry by email: nterry@iastate.edu.
Charter bus parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Charter buses will be directed to specific areas by parking attendants (see map below).
Tailgating is prohibited at or near designated charter bus parking.
Once parked, buses will not be permitted to leave until the conclusion of the game.
Charter buses will be directed to enter Jack Trice Stadium from the south and proceed to the west along Stadium Drive (see diagram below).
To help accommodate as many charter buses as possible, we ask that you please contact Brian Honnold, Assistant Director of Event Management at least two days prior to the game: phone 515-294-5527, email: bhonnold@iastate.edu.
Tailgating Policies
Rules
General public parking lots open six hours prior to kick-off.
•Maintain a clear drive lane in the lot
•Use 1 space only
•No holding spaces
•No smoking
•No wood fires
•Fires in cooking grills only
•No glass bottles
•No kegs or beer bongs
•Please clean your space
Group Tent Rental
The Cyclone Tent program has evolved into the most exclusive tailgating opportunity on Iowa State football game days. The excitement of the Cyclone Tent program is perfect for: corporate outings, alumni gatherings, social parties, fraternity or sorority socials, birthday parties or anniversaries.
Two types of tents, standard and auxiliary, are available for purchase.
Standard tents: cardinal and gold striped tents are 20' x 30' and include picnic tables and parking passes. Standard tents are available for the season or a single game and hold 50-60 people and are located north and south of Jack Trice Stadium.
Auxiliary tents: available in a variety of sizes. Auxiliary tents are only available on a single-game basis and include banquet tables and parking passes. Auxiliary tents can be setup in several areas around Jack Trice Stadium.
Have questions? Call the Iowa State Athletics Marketing Department at (515) 294-3558 or click here to send your question by email.
Standard Tents Picnic Tables Parking Price
20' x 30' 6 4 $700
20' x 30' (ISU Organization*) 6 4 $600
Auxiliary Tents Tables Chairs Parking Price
20' x 30' 7 36 4 $900
30' x 30' 14 78 4 $1,250
40' x 40' 19 108 4 $1,650
40' x 60' 26 150 4 $2,150
40' x 80' 36 210 4 $2,550
40' x 100' 45 264 4 $3,000
60' x 80' 58 324 4 $3,650
80' x 90' 72 396 4 $4,450
*Payment MUST come from an Iowa State University organization to receive discounted price.
Tent location will be determined by the date the order form and full payment is received.
Tents cannot be reserved without full payment.
Payment options: Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or campus Intramural.
Group tickets are not available on game day.
A $20.00 processing fee will be added to each tent/ticket order.
All tent and ticket orders are final once payment has been received.
All tents and tickets based on availability.
General public parking lots open six hours prior to kick-off.
•Maintain a clear drive lane in the lot
•Use 1 space only
•No holding spaces
•No smoking
•No wood fires
•Fires in cooking grills only
•No glass bottles
•No kegs or beer bongs
•Please clean your space
Group Tent Rental
The Cyclone Tent program has evolved into the most exclusive tailgating opportunity on Iowa State football game days. The excitement of the Cyclone Tent program is perfect for: corporate outings, alumni gatherings, social parties, fraternity or sorority socials, birthday parties or anniversaries.
Two types of tents, standard and auxiliary, are available for purchase.
Standard tents: cardinal and gold striped tents are 20' x 30' and include picnic tables and parking passes. Standard tents are available for the season or a single game and hold 50-60 people and are located north and south of Jack Trice Stadium.
Auxiliary tents: available in a variety of sizes. Auxiliary tents are only available on a single-game basis and include banquet tables and parking passes. Auxiliary tents can be setup in several areas around Jack Trice Stadium.
Have questions? Call the Iowa State Athletics Marketing Department at (515) 294-3558 or click here to send your question by email.
Standard Tents Picnic Tables Parking Price
20' x 30' 6 4 $700
20' x 30' (ISU Organization*) 6 4 $600
Auxiliary Tents Tables Chairs Parking Price
20' x 30' 7 36 4 $900
30' x 30' 14 78 4 $1,250
40' x 40' 19 108 4 $1,650
40' x 60' 26 150 4 $2,150
40' x 80' 36 210 4 $2,550
40' x 100' 45 264 4 $3,000
60' x 80' 58 324 4 $3,650
80' x 90' 72 396 4 $4,450
*Payment MUST come from an Iowa State University organization to receive discounted price.
Tent location will be determined by the date the order form and full payment is received.
Tents cannot be reserved without full payment.
Payment options: Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or campus Intramural.
Group tickets are not available on game day.
A $20.00 processing fee will be added to each tent/ticket order.
All tent and ticket orders are final once payment has been received.
All tents and tickets based on availability.
Stadium Information
Restricted Items
All bags, backpacks, video cameras, large cases, fanny packs and purses (larger than 10" by 10") are prohibited and banned from the interior of the stadium.
Only those items required for medical, family or child care needs, one 20 oz. unopened bottle of water will be allowed per person. All carried items and entrants are subject to search.
Prohibited items must be returned to the owner’s car or discarded. Any unlawful items are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession of such items is subject to arrest.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
Alcoholic Beverages
Artificial noisemakers
Backpacks, fanny packs, large purses (larger than 10" by 10")
Cameras (professional equipment or cameras with long telephoto lenses)
Chairbacks or stadium seats (cushions are allowed)
Coolers or containers
Beach balls
Food and beverages
Pets (with the exception of service animals used by disabled guests)
Strollers
Toilet tissue
Umbrellas
Video cameras
Weapons
Re-Entry Policy
Patrons must have a ticket stub and their hand stamped (received upon exit) for re-entry into the stadium. Re-entry will be allowed only at gates 2 and 4. Re-entry will not be allowed before kickoff or after the start of the 4th quarter.
All bags, backpacks, video cameras, large cases, fanny packs and purses (larger than 10" by 10") are prohibited and banned from the interior of the stadium.
Only those items required for medical, family or child care needs, one 20 oz. unopened bottle of water will be allowed per person. All carried items and entrants are subject to search.
Prohibited items must be returned to the owner’s car or discarded. Any unlawful items are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession of such items is subject to arrest.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
Alcoholic Beverages
Artificial noisemakers
Backpacks, fanny packs, large purses (larger than 10" by 10")
Cameras (professional equipment or cameras with long telephoto lenses)
Chairbacks or stadium seats (cushions are allowed)
Coolers or containers
Beach balls
Food and beverages
Pets (with the exception of service animals used by disabled guests)
Strollers
Toilet tissue
Umbrellas
Video cameras
Weapons
Re-Entry Policy
Patrons must have a ticket stub and their hand stamped (received upon exit) for re-entry into the stadium. Re-entry will be allowed only at gates 2 and 4. Re-entry will not be allowed before kickoff or after the start of the 4th quarter.
Lodging
With more than 1,400 hotel rooms to choose from, you can be close to all the action. Whether you want to be within tailgating distance from Jack Trice Stadium, near the entertainment going down at the Hilton Coliseum, or right in the thick of ISU campus, Ames has an abundance of great places to stay to meet any size budget.
Visit the Ames Visitor Bureau website for hotel information:
http://www.visitames.com/come_and_stay/?DB_OEM_ID=10700
Visit the Ames Visitor Bureau website for hotel information:
http://www.visitames.com/come_and_stay/?DB_OEM_ID=10700
