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IntroductionsIconic
Cyclone Warning
Before kickoff and key defensive moments, tornado sirens sound as the famous Cyclone Warning animation appears, creating one of college football's most unique introductions.
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1975Opened
61,500Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
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The basics
About Jack Trice Stadium
AMES football stadium named after Iowa State’s first Black athlete.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- The Jack
- Location
- Ames
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PregameIconic
The Cardinal Walk
The Cyclones walk through thousands of fans before entering Jack Trice Stadium.
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Songs & MusicIconic
Sweet Caroline
Following victories, fans remain in the stadium to sing "Sweet Caroline" together.
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PerformersIconic
CY the Cardinal
CY entertains fans with traditions, crowd interaction, and celebrations throughout every home game.
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Special EventsIconic
Cardinal & Gold Out
Jack Trice Stadium becomes a sea of cardinal and gold during major games.
Architecture
Cyclone Plaza
The outdoor fan areas create gathering spaces.
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Architecture
Stark Performance Center
Iowa State’s football performance center attached to Jack Trice — locker rooms, training, and the modern face of Cyclone football.
History
Brock Purdy
Honors the Cyclone quarterback.
History
Fiesta Bowl Championships
Celebrates Iowa State's major bowl accomplishments.
History
Iowa State Cyclones Retired Numbers
Honors Iowa State football legends.
History
Iowa State Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
History
Jack Trice
Honors the pioneering Iowa State athlete.
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Matt Campbell
Celebrates Iowa State's modern success.
Experience
Cardinal and Gold
Fan identity celebrating Iowa State.
Experience
Cyclone Walk
Player arrival tradition.
Experience
Iowa State Cyclones Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Signature
Cyclone Alley
The gameday corridor into Jack Trice — Cyclone Alley fills with cardinal and gold, music, and tailgate energy before kickoff.
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Displays
Cyclone Legacy Wall
A legacy wall celebrating Iowa State football history, from Jack Trice to Brock Purdy and the Matt Campbell era.
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Historic Marker
Cyclone Victory Bell
The Cyclone Victory Bell is rung after Iowa State wins, a gameday landmark outside Jack Trice Stadium.
Displays
Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame
Honors Cyclone legends and contributors.
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Rituals
ISUCF'V'MB
The Iowa State University Cyclone Football 'Varsity' Marching Band (ISUCF'V'MB) performs pregame and halftime and leads “ISU Fights.”
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Historic Marker
Jack Trice Monument
Monument and memorial to Jack Trice, who died after his 1923 game against Minnesota and whose story defines Iowa State football.
Statue
Jack Trice Statue
The statue honors the first African American athlete at Iowa State and the stadium namesake.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1975-presentIowa State CyclonesNCAAF
Getting there
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Game Day in the app
Live crowd-updated map with parking prices, gates, bars and restrooms, plus bag policy and tailgate planning.
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