Iowa City, IA is known for being a hub of culture, literature, diversity and friendliness. But did you know that its also home to some incredible sports teams? From football and basketball to wrestling and baseball Iowa City has something for every sports lover.
Lets start with the Iowa Hawkeyes football team (1 Elliot Dr., Iowa City, IA 52242). This team represents the University of Iowa and plays at Kinnick Stadium. The stadium is named after Nile Kinnick Jr., a Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Iowa who died while serving in World War II. Attending an Iowa Hawkeyes game will give you a taste of local pride as fans clad in black and gold cheer on their beloved team.
Moving onto basketball (2001 Lower Muscatine Rd., CarverHawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA 52242), youll want to check out the University of Iowa mens basketball games played at CarverHawkeye Arena. The arena was named after former coach Roy J. Carver Sr who donated $7 million towards its construction costs. Fans pack this arena during home games creating an electric atmosphere unmatched anywhere else.
If wrestling is your thing then head over to Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse (200 E 9th St., Coralville, IA 52241) where both college level wrestlers compete throughout winter months under Big Ten Conference banners.
For baseball lovers Sam McQuade Sr.Bankers Bank Stadium (950 Rockford Rd SW,Tiffin,Ia52340) located halfway between Cedar Rapids and university town representing North Woods league franchise hosts summer season competitions adding Midwestern fervor year round.
But why stop there when there are plenty more opportunities to explore? Theres even minor league hockey with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404), or you can catch a game of soccer by checking out Sporting Iowa East Soccer Club on local sports news sites and Twitter handles.
Iowa Citys sports teams are more than just about competition. They offer an insight into the history and culture of this vibrant city. So dont miss out head to one of these games and experience the best of both worlds!
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1 Elliot Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52242
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2001 Lower Muscatine Rd. Carverhawkeye Arena
Iowa City, IA 52242
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200 E 9Th St.
Coralville, IA 52241
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950 Rockford Rd Sw Tiffin
Iowa City, IA
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1100 Rockford Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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