Wells Fargo Arena, Indoor arena in Des Moines, United States
Wells Fargo Arena is an indoor sports venue within the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines that holds around 17,000 spectators. The facility includes luxury suites, club seating areas, and premium spaces for various events.
The venue was designed by architecture firm Populous and opened in 2005. Its first event was Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huck Jam, launching the space as a major entertainment destination.
The venue hosts Iowa's high school wrestling championships and basketball tournaments, serving as a gathering place for local sports fans and athletes throughout the year.
Club seating and premium bar access are available to ticketholders on the Suite Level. The venue sits at the center of the Iowa Events Center complex, making it easy to find and navigate.
The arena is undergoing a name change starting in 2025, reflecting shifts in Des Moines' entertainment partnerships and future direction. This transformation shows how major venues adapt and evolve to serve their communities in new ways.
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