Special Events
Special Events
Cy's House of Trivia
Cy's House of Trivia is an annual marquee event bringing together the best fans in the country for a competitive and fun game of trivia. Located on the floor of Hilton Coliseum, teams of eight enjoy an evening full of trivia, food and beverages, interaction with Cyclone coaches, former student-athletes, media personalities and a whole lot of fun!
Cy’s House of Trivia 2025 will take place in Hilton Coliseum on Saturday, April 12, 2025. For more information, including table lottery entry, please click HERE.
The evening features eight rounds of interactive trivia with ten questions each round (trivia categories cover anything from movies, history, geography, music, sports and more). Cyclone celebrities, coaches, former athletes and other special guests will join in the fun and rotate throughout the evening as a “ninth player” helping trivia teams. From its humble beginnings in 2007 with less than 30 tables to now being sold out with 100 tables, this event is one all Cyclone fans look forward to each spring.
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Table Lottery Information
Returning teams from the previous year (permanent tables only, excludes lottery tables) receive first opportunity to renew their tables for each year's event. New teams have the chance to join in the fun by entering the lottery for the annual lottery tables. Lottery winners will be drawn at random, and anyone can enter (limit one entry per person). Lottery tables are just a one-year assignment and do not guarantee a permanent table in the future.
Each year's "table lottery" winners receive the first opportunity to secure non-renewed permanent tables the following year (only if available). Priority is given to the order of the lottery selection. If all tables are renewed the following year, lottery winners will have to re-enter the "table lottery" for their chance to participate.
Important registration dates
| FEBRUARY 3, 2025 | Table renewal registration and lottery entry open |
| FEBRUARY 21, 2025 | Table renewal registration and lottery entry closes |
| FEBRUARY 24, 2025 | Lottery winners drawn at random |
| APRIL 12, 2025 | Cy’s House of Trivia 2025 |
Cyclone tailgate tour
The ever-popular Cyclone Tailgate Tour, powered by MidAmerican Energy, is an annual multi-stop tour each May bringing together Cyclone fans all throughout the state of Iowa in celebration of Iowa State Athletics. This year’s 10-stop tour will take place May 19-23, 2025.
Each Cyclone Tailgate Tour stop is free and open to fans of all ages. These family-friendly events provide fans the unique opportunity to interact with and hear updates from Iowa State head coaches and Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard. Cy and members of the spirit squad will also 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 also receive a gift courtesy of the Cyclone Club.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for our staff to engage with Cyclone fans across the state,” Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. “We are so grateful for our loyal fans who travel to Ames for all of our events, and the Tailgate Tour affords us the opportunity to return the favor and visit them in their home areas.”
While tour event lineups may vary, this year’s tour will feature ISU Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard, football coach Matt Campbell, men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger, women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly, volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch, wrestling coach Kevin Dresser, the “Voice of the Cyclones” John Walters and of course Cy.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the listed event start times. The evening stops include a program which begins at 6:30 p.m. for all locations excluding Council Bluffs, the Council Bluffs program will begin at 7 p.m. Official Iowa State merchandise from Cy’s Locker Room will be available for purchase at all evening stops too.
Make sure to follow Iowa State Athletics on social media platforms throughout the tour for more coverage.
2025 Cyclone Tailgate
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2025 Cyclone Tailgate Tour:
May 19 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Ankeny
Toast
May 19 – 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Davenport
Rhythm City Casino Resort
May 20 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Dubuque
Grand River Center
May 20 – 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Cedar Rapids
Veterans Memorial Building – Coliseum
May 21 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Waterloo
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
May 21 – 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Clear Lake
Surf Ballroom
May 22 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Humboldt
716 Main
May 22 – 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Okoboji
The Roof Garden Ballroom at Arnolds Park
May 23 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Sioux City
Tyson Events Center
May 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Council Bluffs
Mid-America Center - Convention Center
