Manhattan's only Division I football stadium sits at the very top of the island, where the bleachers look out over the Harlem River and the Henry Hudson Bridge. The Ivy opener against Princeton, a longtime league power, gives the matchup real stakes. If you want a cheap, old-fashioned college Saturday in the city with fall leaves in view, this noon kickoff fits the bill.
What to expect
Expect a compact college stadium with the Columbia band, student sections and alumni tailgating in the lots nearby. The noon kickoff means the game wraps by midafternoon, leaving time to explore Inwood Hill Park next door.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 215 St or the A to Inwood–207 St and walk a few blocks to Broadway and 218th Street.
- Bring sunglasses; the stands are open to the sky.
- Tickets are sold through Columbia Athletics.
- Inwood Hill Park, with Manhattan's last natural forest, is a short walk away.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Is this Columbia's Ivy League opener?
Yes, Columbia's 2026 Ivy schedule begins with Princeton at home.
Where is Wien Stadium?
At Broadway and 218th Street in Inwood, at the northern tip of Manhattan.
