My wife and my family attended the Iowa versus UNI women's basketball game at the McLeod Center…read morethis past weekend. We had an excellent fan experience here. My wife and I are Iowa season ticket holders, but we both attended UNI. It was awesome to watch the Hawks a little closer than usual in a new, smaller venue. It was also great to see our alma mater try to hang in there with the top-20 ranked Hawks! This game ended up being a blowout, but we all had a great time here on a Sunday afternoon. Only complain is that the soft serve line was soooo long, which meant we are unable to compare the Carver Cone to the McLeod equivalent!

I wanted to give my input on the McLeod Center, a place where I watched hundreds of sporting events…read moreover the years, prior to our move to Florida for 10 years. (We're back in Iowa now, but that's another story.) 1) Smaller venue which allows for GREAT view from any seat. 2) Wide aisle at the top of the bowl. Allows for fans to mingle. 3) Ample snack stands. Sure, when the place is packed, you have to stand in line for your drink, but have you ever been to a huge place like the Amway Center in Orlando? I have, and it's not pleasant, waiting in line. The 1st pic is one I took at a game as we were coming out of the pandemic. Fans were spread out, but the 2nd is my best friend and me at courtside, like we were for all those years before my move to Florida.

The Kernels hadn't really been on our radar as something to do until recently and ever since Matt…read morehad been nagging me to go to a game. On our first attempt, we attended a work outing in the mezzanine area that got rained out after the 1st inning. Super disappointing. (Normally if the game is rained out, ticket holders are able to return for the rescheduled game. But they took our tickets when we entered the mezzanine.) This area has a great view from right field and groups can enjoy complimentary food and beverage throughout the game. Luckily, the other day I won a set of tickets from work and it turned out to be a beautiful evening so we were able to enjoy the entire game. The stadium is super clean and comfortable. Walking around the concessions area seems a little crowded but sitting never seems as full. (Typical minor leagues game.) There's plenty of free parking around the stadium, even after the game has started, and getting out isn't an absolute nightmare especially because the crowds clear out as the game goes on. Concession stand pricing is inflated as usual, but they seem to offer specials on a regular basis. Tickets are super affordable. All around it's a great option for cheap, wholesome fun!

This place rocks. The Kernels are a single A affiliate of MN Twins. The parking lot is spacious and…read morefree. The stadium had a grassy area to sit and reserved seating. The concessions were alright. The place is shaped like a real baseball stadium and not the rectangle shaped CHS field in St Paul. This is literally the only ballpark where they will give you samples of Iowa craft beer on tap. Super friendly and prices are adequate. No outfield seating. Can't wait to return. We came from Twin Cities, MN area about 4 hours away. Upon leaving I snapped the photo, it was fitting as it was memorial weekend.

I came for Ankeny High School's graduation ceremony. This is such an impressive and a huge venue!!…read more There is tons of parking but it takes a bit of walking to when it gets busy. The coliseum itself is really well maintained and very clean. Staff were very friendly! There are a ton of steps to walk up to get in so be forewarned. The seats are also not comfortable but no stadium seat really is. I got fidgety an hour in and had to get up to stretch. Overall nice and large venue.

Great place to see a game. It's finally getting back to the level of craziness we saw in the…read moreOrr/Floyd/Eustachy era, thanks to the Mayor and some W's. They also seem to be trying to book a few more music shows in here, which is also a good thing. It's a much better music venue than Wells Fargo Arena...I've seen a ton of shows here in my day, it used to be the go-to stop for Central Iowa. Let's hope they bring it back to what it once was and could easily become again. But above all, it's a basketball arena, and a fantastic one at that. Let's keep it loud and crazy. I've seen KISS in this venue, but I've heard it louder for basketball games.

We go here for their comic-con. it's huge, thus useful for such…read more Parking is reasonable. Keeping in mind that many, many people will attend such events, expect to walk a distance. Or roll, or be rolled. Etc. We've enjoyed the location and will return.

The event center is a convenient location and is used for a variety of events through the year…read more Today we attended the home and garden show. Events usually have paid parking options but it's definitely worth cruising around to see if you can find street parking. If you're adventurous, you can try to navigate the skywalk to get here.

Great place for high school graduation and much more! Parking is available every where but it does…read moreget packed so get here early. Bleacher seating and regular seating available.

In my gut I know it is biased to give Kinnick a 5-star rating due to the glaring infrastructural…read moreissues with this stadium, but I just can't help myself. I can't overlook how magical it is to be an Iowa-native and walk into this roaring stadium on a Saturdays. The last time I came to a game was against Michigan State during Iowa's 2025-2026 campaign. Our guys should have stomped the yard against them and ended up winning on a field goal as time expired. Classic. Epic seats for that one as well. I'll be back again... and again... and again for years to come!

Kinnick, you're a gem…read more I've spent over a dozen seasons here. The electric victories, come from behind shockers and of course, heartbreaking losses. There's no place like Kinnick Stadium on College Game Day. A few tips- - Arrive Early-- while they now have metal detectors at entries which speeds things up, it does take 15 or so minutes to get to your seat. - There's no re-entry. - Cashless! Bring your credit card. - Digital Tickets. Be sure yours are loaded in your wallet on your cell phone. - Alcohol is served in the stadium. Two beers per person at a time. - Clear Totes Only. 12x12 limit. - Checkout the Nile Kinnick statue! Oh, and don't forget to Wave! Between the first and second quarter fans are asked to wave to the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. Make the kiddos' and families' day a bit brighter-- they are fighting to get healthy each day for various reasons. Overall, there's not a ton of amazing things to do in Iowa. But attending a Hawkeye football game at Kinnick is indeed amazing and worth a trip.

My wife and I have had season tickets for the past 3 Iowa women's basketball seasons. Nights in…read moreCarver are one of our favorite things to do together. It is a great venue to enjoy a sporting event, and you cannot beat the delicious taste of Carver Cone!

I really enjoyed the Carver Hawkeye Arena. I went here for the women's basketball games multiple…read moretimes, though this was prior to the Caitlin Clark era. Staff were professional. The place overall was clean. We may not have a professional basketball team and Iowa, but arena, and the fans., and the energy was electric here

Went to the Like Combs concert here. Luke was great and everything else sucked. Bathroom lines were…read morean hour plus. Drinks were sold out before the third opener. It was an outdoor concert in April and it rained... To top things off the parking lot was set up so bad we sat an HOUR before we got out of there. I'd never go to a concert here again.

What a fun time at the stadium! I came to watch the ISU homecoming game. Got to enjoy tailgating…read moreprior to game. Great to see so many people out and about enjoying themselves. You have to experience this stadium once in your life!! Unless you donate money to the school every year -- parking can be a little difficult, but there are designated general parking for a fee. There is ample bathrooms and food choices during game day. There is also a lactation room located onsite for nursing moms.

Always great service with a smile especially at big grove concessions. Iowa nutty nuts are to die…read morefor.

What a fabulous addition to the IRL. I can't WAIT until they get some more concerts scheduled…read more (This arena can hold 6k+ for concerts!) This gem opened in 2020. The Iowa Hawkeyes volleyball teams and the professional ice hockey team Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL both play here. The arena is also attached to GreenState Family Fieldhouse which houses five different courts. As someone who played competitive basketball for years as a kid, I can totally see some amazing tournaments being hosted here! I came for a Friday night Heartlanders game. What an amazing atmosphere. and a beautiful facility. Staff was very friendly. Food was actually pretty darn good for arena food-- those brats, kettle chips and chicken tenders were crowd pleasers! PRO TIP: Don't forget to bring a clear bag! +'s Craft beer in 16oz cans. I love that Big Grove and Backpocket is sold here! Hockey. Holy cow. I haven't watched a hockey game in-person since I lived in Denver. I love that we now have a hometown team to root on. -'s Parking. I don't know if maybe a parking ramp is in the future, but be warned parking is a bit tricky as of now. Price. I found pricing to be a bit high when it came to getting the party suite. I am used to getting all inclusive tickets or party suites at MLB games and the bang for buck of going to a Heartlanders game is less, surprisingly. Keep a lookout for upcoming children's shows (Disney on Ice) and other sporting events! I know I'll be back many, many times.