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 ISAA Pro-Am 2026 is one of the premier archery tournaments in the country, returning to the centrally located EMC Expo Center in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, from December 18–20, 2026. This prestigious event welcomes archers of all ages and genders, featuring combined classes like Amateur Money Bowhunter Freestyle and Amateur Money Freestyle, as well as a Trophy division with medal awards for 2nd and 3rd place. Proceeds support Iowa Archery in the Schools Programs, college scholarships, and youth initiatives, including donations to the John Stoddard Cancer Center and Retrieving Freedom. Join top competitors and enjoy a weekend of elite archery action in the heart of Iowa.

ISAA Pro-Am 2026

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Flexible to fit events of all types and sizes. A small meeting of 10, to a concert of 17,000! Catch Iowa’s Largest Ballroom! 37 meeting rooms. 150,000-square foot expo hall, divisible by 3. Tax-Exempt convention center! 17,000-seat arena. 1,900 hotel rooms within one mile. Skywalk access to hotels, restaurants and nightlife. Easily accessible from the Interstate & Airport.