Oct
3
Sat · 11:00am
Iowa State Cyclones Football vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
Ames, IA · ISU Cyclones - MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
Sports & Games This Weekend in Ames (October 2 – October 4, 2026)
22 live sports events Friday–Sunday in Ames, sorted by date.
Sports & Games This Weekend in Ames (October 2 – October 4, 2026)
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Scottish Rite Consistory · Des Moines
Fri · Oct 2 · 6:30 PMWaterloo Black Hawks vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
Young Arena · Waterloo
Fri · Oct 2 · 6:35 PMKevin Bozeman
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines · West Des Moines
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:00 PMRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Casey's Center · Des Moines
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:00 PMDes Moines Buccaneers vs. Omaha Lancers
The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex · West Des Moines
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:05 PMClint Black
Vibrant Music Hall · Waukee
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:30 PMLauren Alaina
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater · Des Moines
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:30 PMReefer Madness
Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts · Des Moines
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:30 PMRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Casey's Center · Des Moines
Sat · Oct 3 · 11:00 AMIowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium · Ames
Sat · Oct 3 · 11:00 AMSports events in Ames this weekend (October 2 – October 4), sorted by date
Oct
2
Fri · 6:30pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Des Moines, IA · Scottish Rite Consistory
From$71
Oct
2
Fri · 6:35pm
Waterloo Black Hawks vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
Waterloo, IA · Young Arena
From$42
Oct
2
Fri · 7:00pm
Kevin Bozeman
West Des Moines, IA · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
From$63
Oct
2
Fri · 7:00pm
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Des Moines, IA · Casey's Center
From$37
Oct
2
Fri · 7:05pm
Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Omaha Lancers
West Des Moines, IA · The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
From$22
Oct
2
Fri · 7:30pm
Clint Black
Waukee, IA · Vibrant Music Hall
From$86
Oct
2
Fri · 7:30pm
Lauren Alaina
Des Moines, IA · Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
From$54
Oct
2
Fri · 7:30pm
Reefer Madness
Des Moines, IA · Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
From$87
Oct
3
Sat · 11:00am
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Des Moines, IA · Casey's Center
From$33
Oct
3
Sat · 11:00am
Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
Ames, IA · MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
From$24
Oct
3
Sat · 12:00pm
Drake Bulldogs vs. Dayton Flyers
Des Moines, IA · Drake Stadium - Des Moines
From$27
Oct
3
Sat · 6:05pm
Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Tri-City Storm
West Des Moines, IA · The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
From$22
Oct
3
Sat · 6:30pm
Kevin Bozeman
West Des Moines, IA · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
From$49
Oct
3
Sat · 6:30pm
Tucker Wetmore
Waukee, IA · Vibrant Music Hall
From$97
Oct
3
Sat · 7:00pm
Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day
West Des Moines, IA · Val Air Ballroom
From$84
Oct
3
Sat · 7:30pm
512: The Selena Experience
Des Moines, IA · The Ingersoll
From$186
Oct
3
Sat · 7:30pm
Reefer Madness
Des Moines, IA · Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
From$87
Oct
3
Sat · 8:00pm
Cheekface
Des Moines, IA · xBk Live
From$46
Oct
4
Sun · 1:00pm
512: The Selena Experience
Des Moines, IA · The Ingersoll
From$186
Oct
4
Sun · 1:00pm
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Des Moines, IA · Casey's Center
From$37
Oct
4
Sun · 2:00pm
Reefer Madness - Audio Described & ASL Signed Performance
Des Moines, IA · Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
From$87
Ames runs 3 pro teams across NCAAB, NCAAF, and NCAAVB — the Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (NCAAB), the Iowa State Cyclones Football (NCAAF), and the Iowa State Cyclones Women's Volleyball (NCAAVB). This page filters every live listing to October 2 – October 4 only — sorted by date so the earliest weekend start sits on top — so a Friday-night game, a Saturday matinee and a Sunday afternoon all surface in one feed.
Planning Your Ames Weekend
Ames has 22 games listed for this weekend (October 2 – October 4). Iowa State Cyclones Basketball, Iowa State Cyclones Football, Iowa State Cyclones Women's Volleyball are among the teams on the schedule. Prices and availability vary by event, seat location and seller. Compare the current listings below, then review the selected seller's final total and terms before purchase.
Ames Weekend Venues
Hilton Coliseum anchors the Ames weekend calendar, hosting most Iowa State Cyclones Women's Volleyball home games. The grid above pulls events across every covered Ames venue, so a Friday-night game, a Saturday matchup, and a Sunday afternoon all surface in one feed.
Ames sports market at a glance
Ames carries 3 pro teams across NCAAB, NCAAF, and NCAAVB, putting about 60 home dates on the annual calendar. The overlap between seasons — especially when and run concurrently — splits local demand and can push prices down on the less-hyped matchups.
Hilton Coliseum holds 14,267, keeping supply tight for Iowa State Cyclones Basketball home games. Smaller buildings amplify demand on marquee nights, so timing and flexibility matter more when hunting for affordable seats.
Game-day guide: Hilton Coliseum
Hilton Coliseum — Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (NCAAB)
Hilton Coliseum (14,267 seats) is a mid-size arena in Iowa State University campus that hosts Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (NCAAB) home games. Upper-level center seats are the value play for sightlines, with lower-bowl corners and baselines offering closer views at mid-range prices. Courtside, rinkside, and club sections sit at the top of the price scale. Campus lots near the Iowa State Center open on game day; remote lots with shuttles serve larger crowds. CyRide buses serve the campus with stops near the Iowa State Center.
Ames team ticket pages
Frequently asked questions
What's happening in Ames this weekend?
22 live sports events are on sale in Ames for October 2 – October 4. Check the grid above for the full list with live ticket prices, venues, and start times.
What games are in Ames this weekend?
6 sports games are on sale in Ames for October 2 – October 4. The earliest weekend dates surface at the top of the grid; full pricing, venue, and start times appear on each card. For a broader view, jump to Ames's main events page or the Ames sports teams hub.
Where can I find cheap tickets for Ames this weekend?
Three reliable patterns for cheap Ames weekend tickets: (1) fan-to-fan verified resale tends to drop below face value in the final 24–72 hours before games that aren't rivalries or marquee matchups; (2) upper-deck and corner sections regularly clear under $50 for Saturday and Sunday day games; (3) a midweek home game against the same opponent usually undercuts the Saturday date by 30–40%. See the Ames cheap-tickets page for the lowest live inventory.
What time do Ames weekend games start?
Most Ames weekend games have gates opening 60–90 minutes before the scheduled start. NBA and NHL games run about 2.5 hours; MLB closer to 3 hours; NFL games closer to 3.5 hours. Saturday night games are typically the premium time slot, with Sunday afternoon games also popular. Each event card above carries the official start time from live feeds, and the venue or team app pushes the real gate time on game day.
Are weekend tickets safe to buy through this page?
Each listing identifies the ticket seller and opens that seller's checkout. Review the final total, delivery timing, event policy and any order-protection terms on the seller's site before purchasing. Be cautious with private messages and unverified listings that do not provide a clear seller or purchase policy.
Does this page include all sports or just one league?
All leagues — NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, college sports, and more. The grid above is the full Ames weekend sports feed. Use the Ames sports-teams page to filter by a specific team, or the Ames sports page to browse by league.
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