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Jack Trice Stadium
The essentials
| Team | Iowa State Cyclones |
|---|---|
| Location | Ames, IA |
| Opened | 1975 |
| Capacity | 61,500 (3rd in the Big 12) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 902 ft |
Among the 16 Big 12 stadiums
- Capacity3rd largest
- Age11th oldest
- Elevation10th highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium
Record95-71since 2001
Win rate57.2%166 games
Biggest win66-10vs Texas Tech, 2016
Latest results here
- W West Virginia 45-42 Oct 3, 2026
- L Utah 17-31 Sep 26, 2026
- W Bowling Green 55-7 Sep 19, 2026
- W Southeast Missouri State 38-10 Sep 5, 2026
- W Kansas 38-14 Nov 22, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.
The other Big 12 stadiums
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Arizona Stadium Arizona · Tucson, AZ · 50,782 -
Mountain America Stadium Arizona State · Tempe, AZ · 65,870 -
McLane Stadium Baylor · Waco, TX · 45,140 -
LaVell Edwards Stadium BYU · Provo, UT · 63,470 -
Nippert Stadium Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH · 40,000 -
Folsom Field Colorado · Boulder, CO · 50,183 -
TDECU Stadium Houston · Houston, TX · 40,000 -
Memorial Stadium Kansas · Lawrence, KS · 47,000 -
Bill Snyder Family Stadium Kansas State · Manhattan, KS · 50,000 -
Boone Pickens Stadium Oklahoma State · Stillwater, OK · 55,509 -
Amon G. Carter Stadium TCU · Fort Worth, TX · 46,000 -
Jones AT&T Stadium Texas Tech · Lubbock, TX · 60,454 -
FBC Mortgage Stadium UCF · Orlando, FL · 44,206 -
Rice-Eccles Stadium Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 51,444 -
Milan Puskar Stadium West Virginia · Morgantown, WV · 60,000
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Jack Trice Stadium: the Iowa State home guide
Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA is home to Iowa State football. It opened in 1975 and seats 61,500, the 3rd largest stadium in the Big 12, with natural grass in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Iowa State is 95-71 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Iowa State team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Big 12 this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Iowa State play in?
Iowa State plays home games at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA.
What is the capacity of Jack Trice Stadium?
Jack Trice Stadium holds 61,500, the 3rd largest in the Big 12. It opened in 1975 and plays on natural grass.
What is Iowa State's record at Jack Trice Stadium?
Iowa State is 95-71 in 166 games at Jack Trice Stadium since 2001 (57.2% wins). The biggest win in that span was 66-10 over Texas Tech in 2016.