Completed Event: Cross Country at Nuttycombe Invitational on October 9, 2026 , , Men: 19th; Women: 10th
Final
Cross Country
Nuttycombe Invitational
Men: 19th; Women: 10th
Iowa State University Athletics
Be there. Be loud.
Everything you need for 2026-27 Iowa State student tickets: what your pass gets you, how to get in, and where to sit.
Find your pass
Every Iowa State student gets in free to women's basketball, volleyball and men's wrestling. Add football, or go all in with men's basketball.
Every sport
All-Sports Package
$359
Includes service fee. Tax added at purchase.
- Football
- Men's basketball in Cyclone Alley*
- Women's basketball in Cyclone Alley
- Volleyball
- Men's wrestling
Football Only
$209
Includes service fee. Tax added at purchase.
- Football
- Women's basketball in Cyclone Alley
- Volleyball
- Men's wrestling
- Men's basketball
Cy's Pass
Free
Automatically loaded for every student.
- Women's basketball in Cyclone Alley
- Volleyball
- Men's wrestling
- Football
- Men's basketball
*Men's basketball games during university holiday breaks aren't included in any pass. All-Sports students get first access to buy those tickets. See holiday break games
Your phone is your ticket
Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum are mobile-entry only. Get set up before game day.
- Get the appLog in to the ISU Cyclones App or Account Manager with your student account.
- Add to your walletSave your ticket to your phone's digital wallet so a weak signal at the gate won't slow you down.
- Charge upHead over with a full battery. No phone, no scan.
Can't make it?
Forward your ticket to a friend in the app. Going with a group? Send each person their own ticket ahead of time. Step-by-step forwarding guide
Want to sell it to another student instead? Use Ticket Loop.
New student marketplace
Got a football or men's basketball ticket you can't use, or looking to grab a seat in the student section? Ticket Loop is our new student-only marketplace where you can post tickets for sale or find tickets to buy, all within the student section and open exclusively to Iowa State students.
Go to Ticket LoopLog in with the email tied to your Iowa State student ticket account. Questions? See How it works and FAQs on the marketplace.
Need a seat? Grab a ticket from a fellow Cyclone.
Can't make it? List your ticket so another student fills your seat.
Show up loud. Every seat stays in the student section.
Do it again next game, all season long.
Ticket Loop is for football and men's basketball student tickets. Cy's Pass sports are always free.
Football at Jack Trice
For All-Sports and Football Only pass holders.
Gate 2East side, students only
~2 hoursBefore kickoff, gates open
23-27 & O-TStudent sections
No signsOr banners inside
Getting in
- Line up at Gate 2. Student tickets are only accepted there.
- Arrive and enter with the people you want to sit with.
- Have your student ticket ready to scan. Account Manager guide
Tailgating rules
- One parking space per pass. Keep your tailgate inside it.
- Tents no larger than 10'x10'. Don't block lanes or stalls.
- No glass bottles, kegs or open fires. No tailgating from truck beds, roofs or trailers.
- Small speakers only; sound can't carry past your space (70 decibels). Standalone or amplified speakers and DJ setups need written approval.
- Under 21: no alcohol on university property. 21+: beer and wine allowed in parking areas; hard liquor is prohibited on public property, including ISU lots.
- Alcohol around the stadium and Hilton is only allowed on football game days and may be restricted by ISU leadership, Athletics or law enforcement.
- Clean up before you leave, and be good to the people around you.
Breaking these policies can cost you parking privileges for future games and seasons, and vehicles that violate policy or create a safety hazard may be removed.
Men's basketball
At Hilton Coliseum. For All-Sports pass holders.
First ~2,300Students in get in
90 minutesBefore tip, doors open
North doorsStudent entry only
General admissionEarlier = better seat
Spirit Color games
Dress the part. Get your Spirit Color gear at Cy's Locker Room, our official team store, before the game.
Shop Cy's Locker RoomGames in your pass
- Sun., Oct. 18Creighton (exhibition)
- Fri., Nov. 6Southern Miss
- Tue., Nov. 10SouthernLegacy of Service
- Sun., Nov. 15Niagara
- Tue., Dec. 1Alcorn State
- Sat., Dec. 5PurdueColor-it-Cardinal
- Sun., Dec. 13North Carolina Central
- Wed., Jan. 20BYURetro Night
- Sat., Jan. 30K-StateGOLD RULES!
- Tue., Feb. 2Utah
- Sat., Feb. 13Kansas
- Tue., Feb. 16Cincinnati
- Sat., Feb. 27TCUWhite Out
- Sat., March 6West Virginia
Getting in
- Your ticket gets you in if you're one of the first ~2,300 students to arrive. It doesn't guarantee a spot.
- Student tickets are only accepted at the north doors, which open 90 minutes before tip-off.
- Enter with the people you want to sit with. Staff won't allow seats to be saved.
- Seating is general admission in sections 101, 102, 121-123 and 220-224.
Signs and banners aren't allowed inside Hilton Coliseum.
Camping & line-up policy
Camping isn't required to get in. Lines can't start on the stairs or sidewalks around Hilton until 12:01 a.m. on game day. If you line up early, you agree to these rules:
Not allowed on Hilton grounds
- Alcohol or illegal drugs
- Weapons
- Open flames, heaters or generators
- Power from university buildings
- Animals (service animals excepted)
Parking
- Move vehicles out of donor lots (D3-D5, C1-C5, B1) to A or S lots by 8 a.m. on game day.
- Vehicles left without a permit may be towed.
Tents & gear
- Tents, tables and chairs must be gone 5 hours before tip-off.
- Anything left behind will be thrown away.
- Blankets and bags larger than 10"x10" aren't allowed inside.
In line
- Keep entrances and walkways clear. Staff may move gear to do so.
- Arrive within 4 hours of tip-off and you go to the back of the line.
- Touch the barricades and you'll be removed or sent to the back.
- Use the trash cans and respect those around you.
Emergency: dial 911. ISU Help Van: 515-294-4444
Holiday break games
Hilton Magic doesn't take a holiday break. These four men's basketball games fall during university break and aren't part of any pass, but All-Sports students get exclusive access to buy tickets.
- Mon., Dec. 21Northern ArizonaHoliday Hoops
- Tue., Dec. 29New Hampshire
- Sat., Jan. 2Arizona
- Sat., Jan. 9Oklahoma StateDiaper Dash
Pricing and how to buy, including how to bring a friend, are coming soon. Watch your email.
Cy's Pass
Free for every Iowa State student. Your ticket is already in your Account Manager. How to find it
Women's basketball
Regular-season home games at Hilton Coliseum.
Volleyball
Regular-season home matches at Hilton Coliseum.
Men's wrestling
Regular-season home duals at Hilton Coliseum.
