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The Iowa Wave
At the end of the first quarter, everyone in Kinnick Stadium waves to the patients and families watching from the adjacent children's hospital in one of the most emotional traditions in sports.
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The basics
About Kinnick Stadium
Iconic Iowa football stadium famous for the Iowa Wave tradition.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- Kinnick
- Location
- Iowa City
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Songs & MusicIconic
Back in Black
The Hawkeyes enter the field to AC/DC's "Back in Black," creating an electric pregame atmosphere.
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PregameIconic
Swarm Entrance
The team enters Kinnick Stadium together in "The Swarm," one of college football's most iconic entrances.
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Songs & MusicIconic
Hawkeye Victory Polka
Fans sing the Hawkeye Victory Polka after every Iowa victory.
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Special EventsIconic
Tigerhawk Helmet
The iconic Tigerhawk logo has become one of the most recognizable symbols in college football.
Architecture
ANF Plaza
ANF Plaza — an architectural landmark of Kinnick Stadium, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Architecture
Historic Kinnick Stadium Façade
Historic Kinnick Stadium Façade — an architectural landmark of Kinnick Stadium, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Architecture
Krause Family Plaza
Krause Family Plaza — an architectural landmark of Kinnick Stadium, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Architecture
Paul W. Brechler Press Box
Paul W. Brechler Press Box — an architectural landmark of Kinnick Stadium, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Architecture
Stead Family Children's Hospital
Stead Family Children's Hospital — an architectural landmark of Kinnick Stadium, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Architecture
University of Iowa Children's Hospital Overlook
The Stead Family Children’s Hospital rises over the north end — the windows kids watch from, and the view the Wave is aimed at every home Saturday.
History
Nile Kinnick Bronze Helmet
Nile Kinnick Bronze Helmet — a landmark celebrating Iowa Hawkeyes history at Kinnick Stadium.
History
Nile Kinnick Statue
The Heisman Trophy winner and namesake of the stadium is honored outside the venue.
History
Wall of Honor
Wall of Honor — a landmark celebrating Iowa Hawkeyes history at Kinnick Stadium.
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Displays
Hawkeye Hall of Fame
The University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame honors Hawkeye greats across sports, including Nile Kinnick and Hayden Fry-era teams.
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Rituals
Hawkeye Marching Band
The Hawkeye Marching Band’s pregame show and “On Iowa” fill Kinnick before every home kickoff.
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Statue
Hayden Fry Statue
Sculpture honoring Hayden Fry, the coach who put Iowa back in roses and gave the Hawkeyes the Tigerhawk, the pink visitors’ locker room, and the modern Kinnick identity.
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Displays
Heroes Trophy
Displays honoring Iowa’s rivalry hardware and Heroes Game trophies at Kinnick.
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Rituals
Kinnick Wave
At the end of the first quarter, the Kinnick crowd turns to the Stead Family Children’s Hospital and waves to patients watching from the windows — a tradition that began in 2017.
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Historic Marker
Tigerhawk Plaza
The plaza built around Iowa’s Tigerhawk mark — a gameday gathering spot on the walk into Kinnick.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1929-presentIowa HawkeyesNCAAF
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