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

Chow's Winter Classic is a USA Gymnastics-sanctioned invitational gymnastics competition hosted by Chow's Gymnastics Booster Club on January 9–10, 2027, at Hall C of the EMC Expo Center at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Club gymnasts compete across vault, bars, beam, and floor using professional competition equipment, with session-based medals, team recognition, and level-specific awards. Gymnasts registered before November 1, 2026 receive a custom Plum leotard, making this event a strong choice for participating gymnastics clubs and athletes seeking a well-equipped competitive meet.

Chow's 24th Annual Winter Classic

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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.

Chow's 24th Annual Winter Classic

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