State guide

Iowa Sports Tickets

Iowa's sports calendar concentrates in Des Moines (Wells Fargo Arena), Iowa City (Hawkeyes), and Ames (Cyclones). Iowa Hawkeyes football at Kinnick Stadium and Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium drive the state's biggest single-day attendance figures. The Cy-Hawk rivalry game is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the state each year, and Iowa women's basketball has surged into national prominence.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Volleyball vs. USC Trojans

Coralville, IA · Xtream Arena

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

Des Moines, IA · Casey's Center

Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Sioux City Musketeers

Dubuque, IA · ImOn Arena

Madison Capitols vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

Middleton, WI · Bob Suter's Legacy20 Arena

Wisconsin Badgers Women's Volleyball vs. Washington Huskies

Madison, WI · UW Field House

Drake Bulldogs vs. Butler Bulldogs

Des Moines, IA · Drake Stadium - Des Moines

Upper Iowa Peacocks vs. William Jewell Cardinals

Fayette, IA · Harms-Eischeid Stadium

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. UT Martin Skyhawks

Macomb, IL · Hanson Field

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

Des Moines, IA · Casey's Center

Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Volleyball vs. UCLA Bruins

Coralville, IA · Xtream Arena

Madison Capitols vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

Middleton, WI · Bob Suter's Legacy20 Arena

Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans

Madison, WI · Camp Randall Stadium

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Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM

Casey's Center · Des Moines, IA$20 – $76

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Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Volleyball vs. UCLA Bruins tickets at Xtream Arena

Oct24

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Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Volleyball vs. UCLA Bruins

Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM

Xtream Arena · Coralville, IA$9 – $68

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Oct24

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Madison Capitols vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

Sat, Oct 24 · 6:05 PM

Bob Suter's Legacy20 Arena · Middleton, WI$18 – $38

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Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans tickets at Camp Randall Stadium

Oct24

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Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans

Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PM

Camp Randall Stadium · Madison, WI$58 – $2024

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Sports landscape in Iowa

Iowa does not have major professional sports franchises (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS), so the live-event calendar centers on college athletics and regional sporting events. College game days and rivalries form the core of Iowa's sports ticket market. Nearby states with pro teams offer additional options for fans willing to travel.

Major Iowa venues

Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)

Iowa Events Center

Carver-Hawkeye Arena (Iowa City)

Hilton Coliseum

arena · 14,267 capacity · Ames

Teams in Iowa

Drake Bulldogs FootballNCAAF

Des Moines NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Iowa Hawkeyes FootballNCAAF

Iowa City, IA NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Iowa State Cyclones FootballNCAAF

Ames, IA NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Northern Iowa Panthers FootballNCAAF

Cedar Falls NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Upper Iowa Peacocks FootballNCAAF

Fayette NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Iowa Hawkeyes BasketballNCAAB

Iowa City NCAAB team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Iowa State Cyclones Men's BasketballNCAAB

Ames, IA NCAAB team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Burlington BeesMILB

Burlington MILB team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Clinton LumberkingsMILB

Clinton MILB team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Iowa CubsMILB

Des Moines MILB team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Quad Cities River BanditsMILB

Davenport MILB team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Sioux City ExplorersMILB

Sioux City MILB team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Buying tickets in Iowa

Since Iowa does not have a primary metro with major pro sports, most ticket activity centers on college athletics and regional sporting events. Check event pages as soon as schedules are released, because smaller-market games can sell out faster than comparable dates in larger states. Nearby states with pro teams offer additional options.

Nearby states

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Des Moines events

Des Moines sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Dubuque events

Dubuque sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Cedar Rapids events

Cedar Rapids sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Davenport events

Davenport sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

West Des Moines events

West Des Moines sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Waterloo events

Waterloo sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Ames events

Ames sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Burlington events

Burlington sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Coralville events

Coralville sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Clinton events

Clinton sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Cedar Falls events

Cedar Falls sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Iowa City events

Iowa City sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Does Iowa have professional sports teams?

Iowa does not have major professional franchises in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, or MLS. The state's sports calendar centers on college athletics and regional events. Nearby states with pro teams offer additional options for fans willing to travel.

What is the largest event venue in Iowa?

Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City is the largest ticketed venue in Iowa with a capacity of 69,250. It hosts professional and college sporting events throughout the year.

When is the best time to buy Iowa event tickets?

For college athletics and regional sports in Iowa, rivalry games and postseason tickets carry the highest demand and should be purchased early. Regular-season and midweek games often see resale prices soften as the event approaches.

How do I find upcoming events in Iowa?

Start with the city pages for Des Moines, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, West Des Moines, Waterloo, Ames, Coralville, Cedar Falls, Iowa City, Fayette, Dayton, Fort Madison, Newton, Spencer, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Burlington, Clinton, Adel, Allison, Dyersville, Donnellson, Maquoketa, Indianola, Cresco, and Hampton, which show upcoming sports events with direct ticket links. Each city page includes venue guides, team pages, and live ticket listings to help you find games.

What are the top sports venues in Iowa?

Iowa's top venues include Kinnick Stadium, Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum. Each venue has a dedicated guide on All Sports Ticket with seating charts, parking information, and transit details to help you plan your visit.

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