45 College Stadiums with the Most Electric Game-Day Atmosphere

26. Kinnick Stadium – University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA)

Kinnick might not be the biggest stadium, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in soul. The Hawkeye faithful bring serious energy, and the atmosphere reaches a special emotional high each game with the famous “Kinnick Wave.” At the end of the first quarter, over 70,000 fans turn to wave at the children watching from the adjacent University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. It’s a goosebumps moment that blends college football passion with heartfelt tradition—and the rest of the game is pure Big Ten grit.