America's 50 Most Legendary Stadiums In Every State

15. Iowa – Kinnick Stadium (Capacity: 69,250)

Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, named for Hawkeye legend Nile Kinnick, is a centerpiece of Big Ten football. Its capacity of roughly 69,250 ensures a formidable home-field environment, where fans pack the stands in black and gold each fall weekend. One of the stadium’s most heartwarming traditions is the “Iowa Wave,” introduced in 2017: at the end of the first quarter, everyone in the stadium turns and waves to the top floor of the adjacent children’s hospital, bringing smiles to young patients and families. Kinnick Stadium also boasts a rich history of hosting powerhouse teams and dramatic upsets, with the Hawkeyes often playing spoiler to ranked opponents. For many Iowans, a Saturday spent at Kinnick—cheering, hugging strangers after a touchdown—is the pinnacle of communal spirit.