Iowa football announces 2026 Kids Day at Kinnick date

One of the best days of the calendar year is set.

Iowa football's Kids Day at Kinnick is set for Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. CT. Presented by UI Health Care, supporting sponsors for the event include Alliant Energy, Delta Dental of Iowa, Chase Bank, Chick-fil-A, and Wimmer’s Meats.

The open practice will begin at 11 a.m. CT, with gates A, B and H opening at 10 a.m. Team members will sign autographs for kids at approximately 10:30 a.m. along the front of the west and south stands.

During the open practice, Iowa's 2026 Kid Captains will join players on the field for photos following an exclusive inside look for the Kid Captains at Kinnick Stadium. The Kid Captain program, a partnership between UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the University of Iowa football team since 2009, features the inspiring stories of 12 current and former patients throughout the football season.

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Kids’ Day at Kinnick – Saturday, August 15 at 11 a.m. pic.twitter.com/3OudltJNn2

— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) July 24, 2026

Admission is free for all fans, and free parking is available in designated hard surface lots, with regular ramp fees applying. Cashless concession stands will be open, accepting debit or credit cards only, and Kinnick Stadium’s clear bag policy will be enforced.

Iowa opens its 2026 season against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3:15 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. The Hawkeyes' 2026 home dates against both Iowa State and UNI have sold out.

Tickets are still available to purchase for five Iowa home games this fall: Northern Illinois (Sept. 5), Ohio State (Oct. 3), Wisconsin (Oct. 31; Homecoming), Purdue (Nov. 14) and Nebraska (Nov. 27).

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