Iowa State plays its home basketball games at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Quick Scoop: Where does Iowa State play basketball?

Iowa State University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams play at Hilton Coliseum, a 14,000+ seat arena that’s part of the Iowa State Center on the southeast side of campus in Ames, Iowa. The venue is famous for its loud atmosphere nicknamed “Hilton Magic,” thanks to how the concrete bowl traps noise and keeps fans close to the court.

Fast facts

  • Arena name: Hilton Coliseum (James H. Hilton Coliseum).
  • Location: 1705–1700 Center Drive, Ames, Iowa 50011.
  • Capacity: About 14,000–14,300 for basketball games.
  • Opened: 1971 as part of the Iowa State Center complex.
  • Teams that play there: Iowa State Cyclones men’s and women’s basketball, plus wrestling, volleyball and gymnastics.
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Iowa State basketball home info Details
Primary arena Hilton Coliseum (James H. Hilton Coliseum)
City Ames, Iowa
Opened 1971
Approx. capacity About 14,000–14,300 seats for basketball
Nickname / atmosphere Known for “Hilton Magic” and a very loud home-court advantage

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