2026 Season Coming Soon
Van Hayden will be back for the 2026 Iowa Hawkeye football season!! Stay tuned for which games we select to perform. We can hardly wait to see you again!! Follow us on social media (@VanHaydenBand) or sign up for alerts to find out when we announce the new season.
Go Hawks!!
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Stay cool or keep warm by showing your support for the best tailgating band in college football. When you see this merch, you'll be as excited as the legendary play-by-play announcer for the Iowa Hawkeyes Jim Zabel and scream
"I love it!! I love it!! I love it!!"
Featured Videos
Van Hayden's Punt! (Official Lyric Video)
Van Hayden's Iowa (Official Lyric Video)
Caitlin Clark (Oh) Pretty Woman (Official Lyric Video)
Hayden Fry
based on the Zac Brown Band’s "Chicken Fried."
Our song, "Hayden Fry", is a fun way to celebrate all the things we love about Iowa Hawkeye tailgates. Swarm beer, music, food, and the Hawk fans.
Rookie Card
Check out our special edition rookie card!! Just ask for one the next time you see us performing at a tailgate. Be cool, though, and ask in-between songs. We can't rock out and hand out at the same time, you know?
Mission Statement
Enhance the Hawkeye tailgating experience through Van Halen’s music and Hayden Fry’s legacy.
