The 20th annual Cyclone Tailgate Tour schedule has been released. This year’s 10-stop tour will take place May 18-22, with the first event to be held at Curate in Des Moines.
“This is a great opportunity for our staff to engage with loyal Cyclone fans across the state and is always a highlight of our year,” Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard said in a release. “…We are incredibly grateful for our loyal fans who travel to Ames for all of our contests, and the Tailgate Tour is a great way for us as a department to return that favor and meet them on their home turf.”
Each Cyclone Tailgate Tour stop is free and open to fans of all ages. These events provide fans the opportunity to interact with and hear updates from Pollard and Iowa State coaches. Cy the Cardinal mascot and members of the spirit squad also will be in attendance. Enjoy giveaways, photo opportunities, food and beverage available for purchase, and a chance to connect with fellow Cyclone fans. All children in attendance will receive a gift courtesy of the Cyclone Club.
While tour event lineups may vary, this year’s tour will feature Pollard, football coach Jimmy Rogers, men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger, women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly, volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch, director of wrestling Kevin Dresser, men’s wrestling coach Brent Metcalf, women’s wrestling coach Alli St. John and the radio voice of the Cyclones, John Walters.
Doors open 30 minutes before the listed event start times. The evening stops include a program that begins at 6:30 p.m. for all locations, excluding Davenport and Council Bluffs, which will begin at 7 p.m.
2026 Cyclone Tailgate Tour stops
The Iowa State sports information department contributed this report.
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