Jack Trice Stadium
Iowa State football's home, named for pioneering Cyclone athlete Jack Trice.
The Big 12 field guide · Ames, Iowa
Iowa State
Cyclone country, centered in Ames. Meet Iowa State, its land-grant roots and the traditions fans bring from campus to the stands.
CYCLONESJack Trice Stadium at Iowa State ↗ · Photo: Tallness456 · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗
- Home
- Ames, Iowa
- Established
- 1858
- School type
- Public · Land-grant
- Conference
- Big 12
- Enrollment
- 31,105
01 / Get to know the school
A land-grant story in Ames.
Iowa State was established in 1858 as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. Its first official class entered in 1869, beginning a long history of education and practical discovery in Ames.
The Cyclone name and Cy the cardinal give Iowa State a distinctive athletics identity. Fans can explore campus history alongside a visit to the football stadium or basketball arena.
1858
Established as Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm.
Ames
The campus featured in this guide.
Cyclones
The school's athletics identity.
02 / Beyond the scoreboard
Home of the Cyclones.
Start with football and basketball, then use the official athletics resources for tickets, additional sports and event-specific policies.
Hilton Coliseum
The home of Cyclone basketball and the fan tradition known as Hilton Magic.
03 / A little school character
Know before you go.
1
The Cyclone name. The athletics nickname grew out of a newspaper account of an 1895 football victory.
2
Cy. The cardinal mascot gives a face to a school whose nickname describes a storm.
3
Explore the school traditions ↗Cardinal and gold. The school colors connect Iowa State teams and Cyclone fans.
04 / Put it on the map
Find your way to Ames.
Explore the campus area or open directions for a visit. Use the official university resources for campus access and check sport-specific guides before traveling.
Iowa State University
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Heading to a game? Check official tickets, parking and venue policies for your event. Campus and athletics venues may use different entrances or parking areas.
Explore the conference
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KansasLawrence, Kansas
Kansas StateManhattan, Kansas
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UCFOrlando, Florida
UtahSalt Lake City, Utah
West VirginiaMorgantown, West VirginiaSources & content notes · Reviewed 2026-10-31
A school guide based on university, athletics and conference sources. Venue names follow the official resources linked below as of the review date. For current event policies, follow the official source. Enrollment figures include their reporting term and scope; follow the linked university source for details.