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Tailgating at Jack Trice Stadium

Tailgater Supply ยท Game-day sheet

Rules last verified Oct 14, 2026 against cyclones.com and cycloneclub.org. Rules change; check the official pages the week of the game.

6 hrslots open, never before 6 a.m.
1 spaceper pass, strictly enforced
Beerand wine OK, no hard liquor
10x10biggest tent allowed

Where to park

Public grass
Lots G2, G3, G4, G5, G8 and G9 off University Blvd and S 16th St. Pass bought online, then pick your lot on arrival.
Donor lots
The A, B, C, D, S and 85 lots and the rest of the paved lots around the stadium need a Cyclone Club pass.
RV
RV Village is a donor lot with electric hookups. Free public RV parking is at ISU Research Park, south of Hwy 30 on Airport Rd, with no tailgating.
Accessible
Lot S1 on the south side, first come, with a state placard. It opens with the donor lots. No RVs or buses.
Free, no tailgating
ISU Research Park and campus lots, both within about a mile of the stadium.

Official parking map: cycloneclub.org/wp-content/themes/cycloneclub/resources/images/maps/2026_Football_Parking_Map.jpg

Getting out

  1. Rideshare from the right lane. Pick-up is the drive lane along RV Village, east of University Blvd. Drivers can't come into the lots.
  2. Walk to CyRide. The closest game-day stop is Lincoln Way and Beach Ave.
  3. Plan the walk back. The Cyclone Trolley golf carts don't run after the game.

Skip this: Race everyone to the exit. Pack up slow in your space. There's no overnight parking, but there's no prize for beating everyone out either.

The rules

Grills
Propane and charcoal grills, plus propane heaters, when weather allows. One 20 lb cylinder per device, no spares. No wood fires or fire pits.
Alcohol
Beer and wine in parking areas, 21 and over. No hard liquor, opened or not, on public property, ISU lots included.
Your space
One space per pass, strictly enforced. Tailgate between your stall and the red painted line. No saving spots.
Tents
10 x 10 feet max. Iowa State can restrict tents in bad weather.
Not allowed
Glass, kegs, open fires, tailgating from truck beds, roofs or trailers. Standalone speakers and amps; small boom boxes are OK at 70 dB.
Vehicles
24 feet max in standard stalls, no pull-behind trailers or smokers. No overnight parking in car lots.
Bags at the gate
Clear, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a 1-gallon clear bag, or a clutch up to 6 x 9 inches. Metal detectors, and no re-entry.
Gates open
90 minutes before kickoff.

Official pages

The full guide: tailgatersupply.com/blogs/stadium-guides/tailgating-at-jack-trice-stadium-ames