BYU vs Iowa State Football Tailgate and Game

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Reiman Gardens | Ames, IA

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About this Event

Show your true blue spirit and join us for the BYU Tailgate as we get ready to cheer on our Cougars!



TAILGATE AT REIMAN GARDENS
  • Tailgate tickets are only $10 (free for age 2 and under). BBQ meals and exclusive Woodn Grail Tailgate Shirts are sold separately.

Join BYU’s Alumni Tailgate Party at the enchanting Reiman Gardens. The entire 17-acre garden space will be available to attendees to explore—with 26 distinct garden areas, beautiful plaza and open fields for games, heated indoor rooms for meals, and the world's largest concrete gnome! The event is hosted by BYU Alumni but is open to Cougar and Cyclone fans.

No tickets for the game? No problem. Stay at Reiman Gardens for the watch party!

Tailgate Ticket includes:

  • Cosmo and the Cheer Squad
  • 26 garden areas, plaza and field for games and activities
  • World's largest concrete gnome
  • Heated indoor rooms for meal
  • COUGS CARE Service Project
  • BYU merchandise for sale (Proceeds benefit scholarships for local students attending BYU.)
  • One free drink from Iowa’s own Slap Soda.
  • and much more!



GAME TICKETS

Don't miss the opportunity to sit in the BYU True Blue section for the game. Purchase tickets here before Sept. 2 and get a $10 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT.

If groups would like to sit together, they must purchase their tickets together, or email [email protected] as soon as possible.



COUGS CARE

Let's show Iowa that CougsCARE by giving back to the community. We are working with the Johnston Partnership to serve today’s children and refugees in Iowa. Cash donations will be used to purchase new shoes, coats, and blankets. We will also welcome donations of gently used shoes, coats, or home blankets at the tailgate.


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Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Boulevard, Ames, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 69.24

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