Wells Fargo Arena

Wells Fargo Arena opened in 2005 in downtown Des Moines and is the home to large concerts and family events as well as the Iowa Energy of the NBA D-League and the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League.

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730 3rd St (at Crocker St) Des Moines , IA 50309 United States

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Drinks Beer

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IEC 4sq

Be sure to check in when you get here! Parking is in the lots north of Vets auditorium . Entrances on 3rd and 5th. Otherwise, there are nearby parking garages , as well as street metered parking .

Kate Ann

iowa wild games are a lot of fun! the fans are devoted and the in-game entertainment is pretty good.

Brian

Love going here for Iowa Energy games and Pro Wrestling events and other events as well always good seats for energy seats.If you got to WWE and you don't get first row get balcony Floor seats suck

Soren Pearson

The concerts are amazing.

IEC 4sq

Parking for the Iowa State Dance team championships is in the lot north of Vets. Entrances on 3rd and 5th. Lots are filling up and box office lines are long, be sure to get here early!

A

Not a bad seat in the house! Well designed and great acoustics .

Eric Jeanneret

Buy one of the new beers that fill from the bottom up. Quicker line , and the magnet is good for a FREE beer at Johnny's on Court Ave!

Ron Isaac

Iowa Energy games are the best entertainment deal in Des Moines.

Tim Donovan

If you luck out and get good seats. The ticket seller for them needs work on their software, Hyveetix ????.

Gretchen Conley

Bring your ticket to Holiday Inn to get specials in the NEW restaurant and lounge !

Gretchen Conley

Come have a drink at Maroney's in Holiday Inn before your event !

Ashley Martin-Lord

Come to the National Guard Table and see how many push-ups you can do!!!

Trevor Rachuy

Go to the wild games they are awesome

Terence G

Very nice!

Trevor Rachuy

Iowa wild are awesome to watch.

Ryan Day

Touch the table in the middle of the bud light lounge .

Miranda Awesome Sauce

Great venue.

John Hernandez

I have only been to WFA once, for Super Bull , and I enjoyed the event and the arena. Read more

Amber Light

Disney on Ice!!

Nathan Breen

Wow....at the Barnstormers game right now. Left to get some highly priced budlight at the concession stand out of section 216-217 and it seems like the beer we got wasn't even tapped! Wtf!?

aaron plaskas

Iowa Energy

Will Nemitz

Easy parking !!

Aaron Horn

Monster Jam is great for kids of ALL ages!

Amanda McElroy

Jeff Dunham was the besty best!

Teodoro Suarez

Don't Pick My Spot!

Nikki Webb (Usher)

PBR !! bring on the cowboys

Laura Andersen

GO RAMS!!!!! KICK SOME ANKENY BUTT!!!

Jamie Jackson

NCAA regional tournament! Go Vols!

Evan[Bu]

Watch Iowa put a whoopin' on teams in white-out conditions...

Mary Sue

Over priced beer . Bring a flask

Dan Johnson

Can't beat an IHSAA Boys' Tourney game, regardless of the matchup.

Alicia Aguilar

LET'S MOVE!!!!

Sierra Kuhns

State wrestling !!

Drew Van Woert ????

The Iowa Energy play basketball here.

ma peng

wowowwowowowowowowowo

Eric Runyan

Barnstormers Rock, And That Mayor Is One Hell Of A Guy

Kc McKinney

BARNSTORMERS!!!!

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8.6
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If your event seating incudes bleachers bring a seat cushion. Oh and don't forget the earplugs for intermission music. Otherwise have a good time! - DW Couch

8.4
Burgers
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Order the grilled portabello in lieu of meat- the veg burger was a letdown. Also, their house salad is delicious- including edamame, grilled corn and red wine vin- perfect for lunch. - Hannah Garrison