Everyone loves an underdog. In Greater Des Moines, it’s our competitive advantage. From our humble beginnings as a quiet insurance town, we’ve worked hard to create a home field advantage as an unexpected sports mecca in the heart of the Midwest.

The country’s largest skatepark. An iconic track and field venue. The longest running minor league affiliation in baseball. There’s a reason we were named #1 Minor League Sports Market in the nation and that NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller said, “Des Moines is the best site I’ve ever been a part of.” 

Whether we’re hosting marquee sporting events like the NCAA Tournament and Dew Tour, or a youth soccer tournament in the suburbs, our fans show up loud and proud. We’ve got the venues, the people, and the passion to ensure that your next sporting event will be a winner. Big or small, let’s play ball!


Catch Des Moines

The annual Grand View Open returns on Saturday, November 14, 2026, bringing one of the nation's largest collegiate wrestling tournaments to the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex in West Des Moines, Iowa. Nearly 50 teams from across multiple collegiate divisions and close to 800 wrestlers are expected to compete throughout the day, showcasing some of the top talent from around the region and beyond. Competition will begin at 9:00 a.m., with athletes battling across multiple mats in a full day of high-level wrestling action. The Grand View Open has become a premier early-season event on the collegiate wrestling calendar, attracting nationally ranked programs and providing fans with an exciting opportunity to watch elite competition in one venue.

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The RecPlex is more than a sports center — it is a one-of-a-kind destination that promises to enhance the quality of life for Central Iowans of all ages and abilities. The City of West Des Moines built a unique partnership with the local, private sector to address the demand for a regional, indoor sports facility that provides year-round access and the opportunity for our growing youth sports programs. This unique facility has something for everyone, from indoor ice, turf, and court spaces to meeting rooms, Esports, special events spaces, and more.

The Recplex includes:
-150,000 sq. ft. turf and hard court fieldhouse (basketball, volleyball, and synthetic turf fields)
-Hy-Vee fieldhouse features 3 full-size basketball courts or six full-size volleyball courts on solid maple hardwood. Each court includes a scoreboard, shot clocks, and seating. 
-The fourth court features a full-size basketball court or two full-size volleyball courts on Plastic poured-in-place flooring.
-2 indoor ice arenas
-3 full size pickleball courts
-20,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 
-30,000 sq. ft. of meeting/programming space 
-3,500 sq. ft. Esports Center with 30 high-powered PCs, six consoles, lounge seating, LED lighting, and a sound system
-3 full synthetic turf fields with lighting and wireless internet
-Warmup/batting cage area provides over 5,000 square feet of turf
-1,200 parking spots and on site bike paths / pedestrian areas

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