Oct
3
Sat · 2:30pm
Iowa Hawkeyes Football vs. Ohio State Football
Iowa City, IA · Kinnick Stadium
Sports & Games This Weekend in Iowa City (October 2 – October 4, 2026)
22 live sports events Friday–Sunday in Iowa City, sorted by date.
Sports & Games This Weekend in Iowa City (October 2 – October 4, 2026)
Waterloo Black Hawks vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
Young Arena · Waterloo
Fri · Oct 2 · 6:35 PMBayway
Gabe's · Iowa City
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:00 PMJervis Campbell
Raccoon Motel · Davenport
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:00 PMDo Portugal Circus
Westland Mall - IA · West Burlington
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:30 PMBluebird Improv
Englert Theatre · Iowa City
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:30 PMCirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
Coral Ridge Mall · Coralville
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:30 PMAtlus
Wildwood Saloon · Iowa City
Fri · Oct 2 · 8:00 PMThe Dream Syndicate
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers · Maquoketa
Fri · Oct 2 · 8:00 PMCirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
Coral Ridge Mall · Coralville
Sat · Oct 3 · 1:30 PMDo Portugal Circus
Westland Mall - IA · West Burlington
Sat · Oct 3 · 2:00 PMSports events in Iowa City this weekend (October 2 – October 4), sorted by date
Oct
2
Fri · 6:35pm
Waterloo Black Hawks vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
Waterloo, IA · Young Arena
From$42
Oct
2
Fri · 7:00pm
Bayway
Iowa City, IA · Gabe's
From$61
Oct
2
Fri · 7:00pm
Jervis Campbell
Davenport, IA · Raccoon Motel
From$51
Oct
2
Fri · 7:30pm
Do Portugal Circus
West Burlington, IA · Westland Mall - IA
From$46
Oct
2
Fri · 7:30pm
Bluebird Improv
Iowa City, IA · Englert Theatre
From$72
Oct
2
Fri · 7:30pm
Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
Coralville, IA · Coral Ridge Mall
From$48
Oct
2
Fri · 8:00pm
Atlus
Iowa City, IA · Wildwood Saloon
From$37
Oct
2
Fri · 8:00pm
The Dream Syndicate
Maquoketa, IA · Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
From$60
Oct
3
Sat · 1:30pm
Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
Coralville, IA · Coral Ridge Mall
From$48
Oct
3
Sat · 2:00pm
Do Portugal Circus
West Burlington, IA · Westland Mall - IA
From$46
Oct
3
Sat · 2:30pm
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Iowa City, IA · Kinnick Stadium
From$236
Oct
3
Sat · 4:00pm
Bridge City Slam
Ottumwa, IA · Bridge View Center Expo Hall
From$49
Oct
3
Sat · 7:00pm
Lucy Darling
Cedar Rapids, IA · Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids
From$79
Oct
3
Sat · 7:00pm
Brooks And Dunn
Moline, IL · Vibrant Arena at The MARK
From$39
Oct
3
Sat · 7:30pm
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra: The Fire Within
Dubuque, IA · Five Flags Center - Theatre
From$38
Oct
3
Sat · 8:00pm
The Rocking Dead
Iowa City, IA · Wildwood Saloon
From$37
Oct
4
Sun · 8:00am
AAU Rosie's Rumble Wrestling
Cedar Rapids, IA · Alliant Energy PowerHouse
From$35
Oct
4
Sun · 11:00am
Do Portugal Circus
West Burlington, IA · Westland Mall - IA
From$46
Oct
4
Sun · 1:30pm
Cirque Italia: Water Circus Metropolis
Coralville, IA · Coral Ridge Mall
From$48
Oct
4
Sun · 2:00pm
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra: The Fire Within
Dubuque, IA · Five Flags Center - Theatre
From$39
Oct
4
Sun · 6:00pm
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
Cedar Rapids, IA · Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids
From$79
Iowa City runs 2 pro teams across NCAAB and NCAAF — the Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball (NCAAB) and the Iowa Hawkeyes Football (NCAAF). This page filters every live listing to October 2 – October 4 only — sorted by date so the earliest weekend start sits on top — so a Friday-night game, a Saturday matinee and a Sunday afternoon all surface in one feed.
Planning Your Iowa City Weekend
Iowa City has 22 games listed for this weekend (October 2 – October 4). Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball, Iowa Hawkeyes Football are among the teams on the schedule. Prices and availability vary by event, seat location and seller. Compare the current listings below, then review the selected seller's final total and terms before purchase.
Iowa City Weekend Venues
Kinnick Stadium anchors the Iowa City weekend calendar, hosting most Iowa Hawkeyes Football home games. The grid above pulls events across every covered Iowa City venue, so a Friday-night game, a Saturday matchup, and a Sunday afternoon all surface in one feed.
Iowa City sports market at a glance
Iowa City carries 2 pro teams across NCAAB and NCAAF, putting about 40 home dates on the annual calendar. The overlap between seasons — especially when and run concurrently — splits local demand and can push prices down on the less-hyped matchups.
Kinnick Stadium seats 69,250, one of the larger venues in the NCAAF. Higher seat counts generally mean a deeper resale market and more options at each price point, which benefits buyers looking for deals.
Game-day guide: Kinnick Stadium
Kinnick Stadium — Iowa Hawkeyes Football (NCAAF)
Kinnick Stadium (69,250 seats) is a large open-air stadium in University of Iowa campus that hosts Iowa Hawkeyes Football (NCAAF) home games. In a stadium this size, upper-deck sideline sections offer the best value views, while lower-bowl seats between the 20-yard lines or behind home plate carry the highest prices. End-zone and outfield seats split the difference. Campus and hospital lots open on game day with permit and donor priority; remote lots and shuttle service handle general parking. CAMBUS and Iowa City Transit serve the stadium on the west side of the Iowa campus next to the children's hospital.
Iowa City team ticket pages
Frequently asked questions
What's happening in Iowa City this weekend?
22 live sports events are on sale in Iowa City for October 2 – October 4. Check the grid above for the full list with live ticket prices, venues, and start times.
What games are in Iowa City this weekend?
5 sports games are on sale in Iowa City for October 2 – October 4. The earliest weekend dates surface at the top of the grid; full pricing, venue, and start times appear on each card. For a broader view, jump to Iowa City's main events page or the Iowa City sports teams hub.
Where can I find cheap tickets for Iowa City this weekend?
Three reliable patterns for cheap Iowa City weekend tickets: (1) fan-to-fan verified resale tends to drop below face value in the final 24–72 hours before games that aren't rivalries or marquee matchups; (2) upper-deck and corner sections regularly clear under $50 for Saturday and Sunday day games; (3) a midweek home game against the same opponent usually undercuts the Saturday date by 30–40%. See the Iowa City cheap-tickets page for the lowest live inventory.
What time do Iowa City weekend games start?
Most Iowa City weekend games have gates opening 60–90 minutes before the scheduled start. NBA and NHL games run about 2.5 hours; MLB closer to 3 hours; NFL games closer to 3.5 hours. Saturday night games are typically the premium time slot, with Sunday afternoon games also popular. Each event card above carries the official start time from live feeds, and the venue or team app pushes the real gate time on game day.
Are weekend tickets safe to buy through this page?
Each listing identifies the ticket seller and opens that seller's checkout. Review the final total, delivery timing, event policy and any order-protection terms on the seller's site before purchasing. Be cautious with private messages and unverified listings that do not provide a clear seller or purchase policy.
Does this page include all sports or just one league?
All leagues — NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, college sports, and more. The grid above is the full Iowa City weekend sports feed. Use the Iowa City sports-teams page to filter by a specific team, or the Iowa City sports page to browse by league.
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