The Iowa Ladies' Football Academy: Wave Edition is scheduled for June 12, 2027, and will be held exclusively at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, offering a rare chance for football enthusiasts to step onto the field and engage directly with the Hawkeyes program.
Participants must pay a nonrefundable $100 registration fee and commit to raising at least $750, with all proceeds directed straight to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UI Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital, underscoring the event’s charitable purpose.
The program highlights include a behind‑the‑scenes tour of the stadium, a walk through the visiting locker room, and a special moment when attendees run onto the turf to the iconic song "Back in Black" alongside the Iowa football team, followed by a celebratory wave honoring the NICU’s decade‑long service to families.
Behind the Scenes at Kinnick Stadium
Organizer Kirk Ferentz, the University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach, has partnered with the Iowa football program to design an itinerary that showcases the facility’s heritage, from the historic sidelines to exclusive access to areas normally closed to the public.
Limited capacity means that registration must be completed in advance, and participants are expected to meet their fundraising targets before the event date, ensuring a focused and impactful experience for the NICU cause.