When is 2026 Kids' Day at Kinnick? Details set for Iowa football event

Iowa football will hold its annual Kids’ Day at Kinnick on Saturday, Aug. 15, featuring a free open practice and several youth-focused activities. The event is set to begin at 11 a.m. (CT), with Gates A, B and H opening at 10 a.m. Players are scheduled to sign autographs for kids at approximately 10:30 a.m. The free gathering will also give fans an on-field look at the 2026 Hawkeyes. Organizers say parking will be available in designated hard-surface lots, though standard ramp fees apply, and concessions will be cashless, accepting debit or credit cards only. The stadium’s clear bag policy will be enforced at Kinnick Stadium.