Live rates and availability plotted around the stadium.
2026 home games at Jack Trice Stadium
Every date links to Ames hotels for that weekend, set to check in the night before the game and out the morning after. Kickoff times without a listing get set during the season.
| Date | Opponent | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 51:00 PM ET | vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | home opener |
| Sat, Sep 1912:00 PM ET | vs Bowling Green Falcons | |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs Utah Utes | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | vs West Virginia Mountaineers | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs Oklahoma State Cowboys | |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs Cincinnati Bearcats | |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Kansas State Wildcats |
The money play
Three moves, in order
Every 2026 home date at Jack Trice Stadium is already public — there's no announcement to wait for. Lock a free-cancellation room in Campustown for the weekends you want while rates are still normal.
The biggest matchups behave like standalone events: hotels fill, minimum-stay rules appear, and discounts close out. Rooms near Jack Trice Stadium go first, then demand ripples outward through Ames.
Plans change and tickets fall through. A free-cancellation room costs nothing to drop before the cutoff. Keep it and you're holding a rate that disappeared weeks ago.
FAQ
What airport do I fly into for Jack Trice Stadium?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the main airport, roughly 40 minutes from the venue by car in normal traffic. Expect longer on game days.
Which neighborhoods are best for a College Football game weekend in Ames?
Most visiting fans stay in Campustown, Downtown Ames, Ankeny or Des Moines. Ames hotels sell out with 2-night minimums for Farmageddon-caliber weekends, so the dependable play is Ankeny or Des Moines' downtown, 25-40 minutes down I-35 with far more rooms and restaurants.
When should I book a hotel for a game at Jack Trice Stadium?
Book now for any weekend you actually want. The full 2026 schedule is out, and the marquee home dates are the ones hotels reprice first. Grab a free-cancellation rate: if the price drops later you rebook, and if your plans change you cancel free. Waiting only ever helps you on the low-demand games.
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