UNI Main Street Madness

The fifth annual edition of the fan-favorite event will return to downtown Cedar Falls on Thursday, Oct. 1 and will once again include wrestling! 

The free, family-friendly event, made possible with support from SnapSports of Western Wisconsin & Eastern Iowa, offers Panther fans a unique opportunity to meet and interact with UNI student-athletes and coaches ahead of the 2026-27 athletic season.

In partnership with Community Main Street and River Place Plaza, vehicular traffic will again be blocked off along East 2nd and State Street near River Place Plaza, transforming downtown Cedar Falls into a sports arena like no other. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chair as seating options are limited.  

The basketball portion of the event kicks off at 5:45 p.m. CT. Fans can look forward to:

• Team introductions from UNI basketball
• Comments from head coaches Kyle Green and Tanya Warren
• Skill challenges 
• Giveaways and autograph sessions
• Up-close access to Panther coaches and student-athletes

The wrestling portion of the event is set to begin at 6:45 p.m. CT, under the lights of River Place Plaza. Fans can look forward to:

• Introductions of the Panther wrestling team
• Comments from head coach Doug Schwab
• Live wrestling demonstration from the UNI wrestlers
• Fan interactive skill competitions
• Autograph session
• Up-close access to Panther coaches and student-athletes

Whether you're a longtime Panther supporter or new to the UNI sports community, Main Street Madness is the perfect way to celebrate Panther pride and the start of another thrilling athletic season.