Wells Fargo Arena Seating Chart

Sections at Wells Fargo Arena

Wells Fargo Arena's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.

• Lower bowl 100s — full ring around the floor and ice
• Club level 200s — premium mid-tier sections
• Upper bowl 300s — second deck wrapping the bowl
• Glass seats — boards-level rows for hockey
• End-stage floor sections for concerts
• Suites along the sidelines

Best seats at Wells Fargo Arena

For hockey, lower sections near center ice give a clean view at a fair price. For concerts, the 100-level facing the stage stays close, while center upper-bowl rows keep the whole stage in frame at a lower cost.

Tips before you go

The Iowa Events Center garages connect right to the doors, handy on cold tournament nights. Downtown dining is a short walk via the skywalk system, and the upper bowl is steep but compact, so even back rows feel near the floor.

How to read the Wells Fargo Arena seating chart

Wells Fargo Arena seats 16,980 in a bowl that wraps a central court, rink, or stage, so reading the chart starts at center and works outward. The lower bowl rings the floor closest to the action; a club or suite level sits in the middle; the upper bowl climbs above for the widest view. Lower-number sections sit nearest the action, and whether you are along a sideline or behind a baseline changes the view as much as the level does.

Three things decide an Wells Fargo Arena seat: how close you are to the floor, whether you face the action square on or from a baseline, and how high you sit. For an arena this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper tier at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. For a concert the stage usually sits at one end, so cross-check the official Wells Fargo Arena map against your ticket before you buy: a seat that's perfect for a game can sit behind the stage for a show.

Building a seating chart for an event at Wells Fargo Arena

Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Des Moines area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Wells Fargo Arena, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Wells Fargo Arena runs to 16,980 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats does Wells Fargo Arena hold?

Wells Fargo Arena has a capacity of 16,980 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.

What are the best seats at Wells Fargo Arena?

For hockey, lower sections near center ice give a clean view at a fair price. For concerts, the 100-level facing the stage stays close, while center upper-bowl rows keep the whole stage in frame at a lower cost.

What sections does Wells Fargo Arena have?

Main sections include: Lower bowl 100s — full ring around the floor and ice; Club level 200s — premium mid-tier sections; Upper bowl 300s — second deck wrapping the bowl. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Wells Fargo Arena located?

Wells Fargo Arena is in Des Moines, Iowa. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.

How do I plan a private event at Wells Fargo Arena?

For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.

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