DakotaDome guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

DakotaDome holds 9,100 fans and is home to South Dakota Coyotes (NCAA FCS, Missouri Valley Football Conference). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	9,100
Opened	1979
Home teams	South Dakota Coyotes (NCAA FCS, Missouri Valley Football Conference)
Address	1101 North Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD 57069

When are the remaining home games?

1 home game left, starting Sat Nov 14, 2026. Times are local (Central).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sat Nov 14, 2026	South Dakota Coyotes vs Northern Iowa Panthers	1:00 pm	NCAA FCS football, 2026 regular season

When do the gates open at DakotaDome?

The DakotaDome opens to fans 90 minutes before each Coyote football game. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at DakotaDome?

Tailgating is available in Bud Light Tailgate Nation lots and designated grass lots. The Coyote Walk through Bud Light Tailgate Nation happens 2.5 hours before kickoff and the Coyote Parade happens 45 minutes before kickoff.

Is there a sun and shade map for DakotaDome?

No. A roof covers the seats, so the aerial lidar we use only sees the roof, not the rows under it. The DakotaDome is an enclosed stadium with a steel roof over the seats, installed in 2001 after the original air-supported roof repeatedly collapsed. Without the rows we can't measure sightlines or sun minutes honestly, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies.

Before you go

Bags: A clear bag policy is in effect: each fan may bring one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch. Bag policy.
Food: No outside food or beverages are allowed inside USD athletic facilities.