Seating chart
Event example: for Matt Mathews for reference only
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Ticketmaster (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 4, 2026
About this venue
An Ames campus auditorium with three balcony levels, a detailed owner seating diagram and specific main-floor accessible entrances.
Photo details
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Stephens Auditorium exterior on the Iowa State University campus.
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Event-day answers for Stephens Auditorium
- Bag9 × 5 inMax, small clutch / walletOther styles and exceptions below
- ParkSee optionsUse the current owner parking and entrance pages
- ArriveSeating normally begins 30 minutes before curtainFull timing and event exceptions below
- Get thereUse 1900 Center Drive, Ames, for Stephens AuditoriumCheck the service and last return trip
FanProof verdictThe owner describes complimentary Iowa State Center parking, shared with athletics and other complex events. Allow time for event traffic and follow attendants; free general parking is not a reserved space or a promise of availability.
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Bags & entry
The owner permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear bag or a non-clear clutch up to 9 × 5 inches. Outside food/drink, metal water bottles, umbrellas, vaping items and other listed prohibited items should be left behind. Check your actual event for additional rules; every attendee needs a ticket regardless of age.
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Published bag sizes
Small clutch / wallet
up to9 × 5 in
Depth not listed by source.
The owner permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear bag or a non-clear clutch up to 9 × 5 inches.
Compare the size with the bag category above; security also applies the listed material and style restrictions.
Event-specific entry instructions take precedence.
Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.
Verified Oct 23, 2026Official policy (opens in a new tab)
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Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.
Events, tickets & arrival timeline
Your event day
Travel time
- 5:45 PMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
- 6:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
- 7:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
- AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home
Times are in the venue's local time.
- Venue details
- Venue typeTheaterCapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
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Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime
When to arrive
Seating normally begins 30 minutes before curtain; late entry depends on the artist and performance. Allow extra time for shared campus traffic. Request sign-language interpretation or audio description at least 21 days ahead through 515-294-2479; infrared listening devices are available through Guest Services.
Transit & the journey home
Use 1900 Center Drive, Ames, for Stephens Auditorium; 1805 Center Drive is the Scheman mailing-office address. The owner places wheelchair allocations on main-floor Row 11 and Row 31. Row 11 uses the southwest tower ramp; Row 31 uses north doors/elevator without steps. Confirm the exact ticket and approach with the box office rather than assuming all balconies are step-free.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
Parking difficulty
Shared Iowa State Center parking can be busy during concurrent sports
- What to do
- The owner describes complimentary Iowa State Center parking, shared with athletics and other complex events. Allow time for event traffic and follow attendants; free general parking is not a reserved space or a promise of availability.
- Best option
- Use the current owner parking and entrance pages. Limited disability-permit parking is in Lot F west of the auditorium; when unavailable, arrange an appropriate drop-off at the north or southwest entrance for your actual accessible seating row.
- Avoid
- Do not route to the Scheman mailing office, assume the closest lot has space during a concurrent athletics event, or use the wrong tower/north entrance for a Row 11 versus Row 31 allocation.
Location
1900 Center Drive
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Seats & views
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Seating maps & views
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Owner standard main floor, loges and three balconies
Seating chart
Owner standard main floor, loges and three balconies
Owner entrance plan for main-floor Rows 11 and 31
Venue layout
Owner entrance plan for main-floor Rows 11 and 31
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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MixedViewing and venue layout
Compare the complete owner diagram’s main floor, pit, loges and three balconies with the actual ticket. Accessible main-floor Rows 11 and 31 have different arrival routes; the diagram alone does not establish step-free access to every seat.
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Water & drinks
The owner permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear bag or a non-clear clutch up to 9 × 5 inches. Outside food/drink, metal water bottles, umbrellas, vaping items and other listed prohibited items should be left behind. Check your actual event for additional rules; every attendee needs a ticket regardless of age.
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The experience
- Best for: Stephens visitors who compare the main-floor, loge and three-balcony chart and arrange the correct Row 11 or Row 31 entrance for an accessible allocation.
- Watch out for: The owner permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon clear bag or a non-clear clutch up to 9 × 5 inches. Outside food/drink, metal water bottles, umbrellas, vaping items and other listed prohibited items should be left behind. Check your actual event for additional rules; every attendee needs a ticket regardless of age.
Why It Works
- ✓The complete owner seating diagram distinguishes main-floor, loge and all three balcony levels.
- ✓The entrance plan and access page explain the different Row 11 southwest-ramp and Row 31 north-elevator approaches.
- ✓Complimentary complex parking and advance assistance requests provide practical options for planning arrival.
Know Before You Book
- ×Campus athletics can share parking and add traffic; complimentary parking does not reserve a space.
- ×The current seating diagram and entrance image have older upload dates and do not show live inventory.
- ×Late seating is performance-dependent, and interpretation or audio description needs at least 21 days’ notice.
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