Sports & Games This Weekend in Des Moines (August 14 – August 16, 2026)
1 live sports events Friday–Sunday in Des Moines, sorted by date.
Des Moines, IA · Principal Park
Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints
Des Moines runs 3 pro teams across MILB, NCAAF, and NCAAB — the Iowa Cubs (MILB), the Drake Bulldogs Football (NCAAF), and the Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball (NCAAB). This page filters every live listing to August 14 – August 16 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 1 game on the schedule this weekend (August 14 – August 16). Iowa Cubs, Drake Bulldogs Football, Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball stack their highest-demand matchups Friday through Sunday, so marquee games (rivalries, divisional clashes, premium opponents) often sell out the primary market fast. Verified resale floors regularly drop in the final 24–72 hours before first pitch or kickoff as sellers move inventory before it loses value. If you're locking in plans this week, check the grid below tonight, pick 2–3 candidate games, and watch prices into Friday morning. Weeknight pivots also work — a Tuesday or Wednesday home game routinely prices 30–50% under the Saturday date.
Des Moines Weekend Venues
Principal Park anchors the Des Moines weekend calendar, hosting most Iowa Cubs 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 NCAAB, 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.