Aviva Stadium

This RateGame listing maps to Iowa State Cyclones football, though the venue name references Dublin's Aviva Stadium rather than the Cyclones' on-campus home of Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Iowa State plays its home games in a raucous on-campus environment where the Cyclone fan base — known for its loyalty through decades of rebuilding — creates one of the Big 12's most underrated atmospheres. Game days in Ames feature tailgates, the Cyclone marching band, and a student section that stays loud even when the scoreboard doesn't cooperate. The program's recent rise under Matt Campbell has made Cyclone home games a tougher ticket than at any point in school history.

Jack Trice Stadium opened in 1975 and has been the Cyclones' home through conference realignments, coaching changes, and the program's emergence as a Big 12 contender. Iowa State's 2020 and 2021 seasons brought national attention to Ames, with upset wins over Oklahoma and other ranked opponents on this field. The stadium was named for Jack Trice, the school's first Black athlete, whose legacy is honored before every game. RateGame's venue label may reflect a data-mapping issue; the Cyclones' football identity belongs to Ames and the Big 12.