Tour

2026 Season

Van Hayden is back for the 2026 Iowa Hawkeye football season!! The band can hardly wait to see you this Fall. Follow us on social media (@VanHaydenBand) close to game days to find us at a tailgate around Kinnick Stadium.

Aug 29, 2026
Tailgate Takeover
DICK's House of Sport - Cedar Rapids
4600 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 5240
Performances at 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm
Sept 5, 2026
Iowa vs. Northern Illinois
3:15PM Kickoff
Sept 12, 2026
Iowa vs. Iowa State
6:30PM Kickoff
Sept 19, 2026
Iowa vs. Northern Iowa
3:00PM Kickoff
Oct 3, 2026
Iowa vs. Ohio State
TBA Kickoff
Oct 30, 2026
Homecoming Parade
Parade Start Time TBA
Oct 31, 2026
Iowa vs. Wisconsin
TBA Kickoff
Nov 14, 2026
Iowa vs. Purdue
TBA Kickoff

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  • Van Hayden performs at the Tailgate Takeover at DICK's House of Sport - Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug 29

    Join Van Hayden at DICK’S House of Sport - Ceda...

    Catch Van Hayden live at DICK’S House of Sport - Cedar Rapids on Saturday, August 29! Join us for three live performance sets, a tour of the Vanbulance, live podcasting,...

    Join Van Hayden at DICK’S House of Sport - Ceda...

    Catch Van Hayden live at DICK’S House of Sport - Cedar Rapids on Saturday, August 29! Join us for three live performance sets, a tour of the Vanbulance, live podcasting,...

  • Van Hayden Featured in Iowa Magazine

    Van Hayden Featured in Iowa Magazine

    Van Hayden was featured in the June 2026 edition of Iowa Magazine. The story was written by the talented Shelbi Thomas and the photos were taken by the amazing creative...

    Van Hayden Featured in Iowa Magazine

    Van Hayden was featured in the June 2026 edition of Iowa Magazine. The story was written by the talented Shelbi Thomas and the photos were taken by the amazing creative...

  • Van Hayden in Ames, Iowa for the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

    Iowa State vs. Iowa in Ames

    The Vanbulance rolled into Ames, Iowa for the Iowa State vs. Iowa football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The band ended up rocking in the G4 parking lot all...

    Iowa State vs. Iowa in Ames

    The Vanbulance rolled into Ames, Iowa for the Iowa State vs. Iowa football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The band ended up rocking in the G4 parking lot all...

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