What is the bag policy at Hilton Coliseum?
Clear totes up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags, and clutches up to 6 x 9 inches are allowed; medical, family-care, and child-care exceptions apply. Bags may be searched.
Ames, IA venue guide
Plan your visit to Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Clear totes up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags, and clutches up to 6 x 9 inches are allowed; medical, family-care, and child-care exceptions apply. Bags may be searched.
Entrances
Public doors open 60 minutes before game time; student men’s-basketball doors open 90 minutes before the game.
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Venue essentials
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Clear totes up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags, and clutches up to 6 x 9 inches are allowed; medical, family-care, and child-care exceptions apply. Bags may be searched.
Verified Sep 18, 2026Iowa State Athletics – Hilton Coliseum Gameday Policies
The venue identifies an elevator at the lower west door, and ADA parking is provided in B1, C1, C2, B2, and B3 for eligible vehicles.
Verified Sep 18, 2026Iowa State Athletics – Parking
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
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Ames, IA
No concrete public transportation guidance was located on the reviewed official pages; event-specific details should be confirmed with the venue.
Verified Sep 19, 2026Iowa State Athletics – Hilton Coliseum Gameday Policies
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Concession and merchandise stands accept card or mobile payment only; cash is accepted at concourse vending machines for water and Pepsi products.
Verified Sep 18, 2026Iowa State Athletics – Hilton Coliseum Gameday Policies
No concrete restroom guidance guidance was located on the reviewed official pages; event-specific details should be confirmed with the venue.
Verified Sep 19, 2026Iowa State Athletics – Hilton Coliseum Gameday Policies
Merchandise stands operate on a cashless basis during Iowa State home games; the policy page does not identify a fixed stand location.
Verified Sep 19, 2026Iowa State Athletics – Hilton Coliseum Gameday Policies
Upcoming events
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