Sports & Games This Weekend in Des Moines (October 2 – October 4, 2026)
8 live sports events Friday–Sunday in Des Moines, sorted by date.
Sports & Games This Weekend in Des Moines (October 2 – October 4, 2026)
Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Tri-City Storm
The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex · West Des Moines
Sat · Oct 3 · 6:05 PMTucker Wetmore
Vibrant Music Hall · Waukee
Sat · Oct 3 · 6:30 PMTaking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day
Val Air Ballroom · West Des Moines
Sat · Oct 3 · 7:00 PM512: The Selena Experience
The Ingersoll · Des Moines
Sat · Oct 3 · 7:30 PMReefer Madness
Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts · Des Moines
Sat · Oct 3 · 7:30 PMCheekface
xBk Live · Des Moines
Sat · Oct 3 · 8:00 PM512: The Selena Experience
The Ingersoll · Des Moines
Sun · Oct 4 · 1:00 PMRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Casey's Center · Des Moines
Sun · Oct 4 · 1:00 PMDes Moines Buccaneers vs. Tri-City Storm
West Des Moines, IA · The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Tucker Wetmore
Waukee, IA · Vibrant Music Hall
Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day
West Des Moines, IA · Val Air Ballroom
512: The Selena Experience
Des Moines, IA · The Ingersoll
Reefer Madness
Des Moines, IA · Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
Cheekface
Des Moines, IA · xBk Live
512: The Selena Experience
Des Moines, IA · The Ingersoll
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Des Moines, IA · Casey's Center
Des Moines runs 3 pro teams across MILB, NCAAF, and GLEAGUE — the Iowa Cubs (MILB), the Drake Bulldogs Football (NCAAF), and the Iowa Wolves (GLEAGUE). 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 Des Moines Weekend
Des Moines has 8 games listed for this weekend (October 2 – October 4). Iowa Cubs, Drake Bulldogs Football, Iowa Wolves 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.
Des Moines Weekend Venues
Casey's Center anchors the Des Moines weekend calendar, hosting most Iowa Wild home games. The grid above pulls events across every covered Des Moines venue, so a Friday-night game, a Saturday matchup, and a Sunday afternoon all surface in one feed.
Des Moines sports market at a glance
Des Moines carries 3 pro teams across MILB, NCAAF, and GLEAGUE, 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.