Casey's Center Seating Chart
Casey's Center — Wells Fargo Arena until July 1, 2025 — is the arena of the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines. It opened on July 12, 2005, is owned by Polk County and run by Oak View Group, and is home to the Iowa Wolves (NBA G League), the Iowa Wild (AHL) and the Iowa Barnstormers (IFL). It also hosts the Iowa High School Boys State Wrestling and Girls State Basketball tournaments.
Quick answer
Casey's Center is a 17,000-seat arena, according to the Iowa Events Center, which runs it; the 2024 naming-rights announcement put it at 15,000. It was called Wells Fargo Arena until July 1, 2025.
- It opened on July 12, 2005, and is owned by Polk County.
- Casey's naming deal runs 10 years; it was announced on October 21, 2024.
- It is home to the Iowa Wolves, the Iowa Wild and the Iowa Barnstormers.
- The Iowa Events Center has 1,300 on-site parking spots and about 10,000 more downtown.
Sections at Casey's Center
Casey's Center names its premium seating, and those are the 4 areas below. Regular seats fill the bowl around them, so check the event's seating chart for your exact section.
- Luxury suites — private suites rented by the event
- Loge Boxes and Club Seats — the arena's in-the-action premium seats
- Hall of Fame Suite, The Loft and the Press Box — premium spaces sold through the premium seating team
- Willis Lexus VIP Lounge & Ketel One Bar — the arena's VIP lounge
Best seats at Casey's Center
The arena doesn't rank its seats. Its premium seating page lists what it sells, from private luxury suites to Loge Boxes and in-the-action Club Seats, plus the Hall of Fame Suite, The Loft and the Willis Lexus VIP Lounge & Ketel One Bar. For a group, the Iowa Events Center offers group and corporate discounts on upcoming shows.
Tips before you go
Casey's Center is cashless; the Overtime Tap stand at section 108 is the one place that takes cash, and it can load cash onto a gift card. Bring one clear bag no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Tickets are mobile only and scan with a tap of your phone. Iowa Events Center lots cost $13 per car and must be prepaid through JustPark, and city garages downtown connect to the center by skywalk.
How to read the Casey's Center seating chart
The seating chart changes with the event. The arena hosts basketball for the Iowa Wolves, hockey for the Iowa Wild, indoor football for the Iowa Barnstormers, the state wrestling and girls' basketball tournaments, and concerts, so open the chart for your event.
Premium options run from private luxury suites to Loge Boxes and Club Seats, plus the Hall of Fame Suite, The Loft, the Press Box and the Willis Lexus VIP Lounge & Ketel One Bar.
The arena is part of the Iowa Events Center, alongside the EMC Expo Center and the Community Choice Convention Center, and the center says it ranks among the top 100 venues worldwide for concert attendance.
Building a seating chart for an event at Casey's Center
The Iowa Events Center offers group and corporate discounts for shows at Casey's Center, and the convention center in the same complex books meetings and weddings. For a group outing or a dinner before a show, the maker below lets you plan who sits where, lay out tables, and export a PDF to share.
Hosting a private event at Casey's Center?
Build a seating chart for your Casey's Center event — banquet rounds for the dinner, rows for the program, head tables wherever the format calls for them. The maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF you can hand the Des Moines venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of Casey's Center?
- Casey's Center is a 17,000-seat arena, according to the Iowa Events Center, which runs it; the 2024 naming-rights announcement put it at 15,000. It was called Wells Fargo Arena until July 1, 2025.
- What are the best seats at Casey's Center?
- The arena doesn't rank its seats. Its premium seating page lists what it sells, from private luxury suites to Loge Boxes and in-the-action Club Seats, plus the Hall of Fame Suite, The Loft and the Willis Lexus VIP Lounge & Ketel One Bar. For a group, the Iowa Events Center offers group and corporate discounts on upcoming shows.
- What sections does Casey's Center have?
- Main sections include: Luxury suites — private suites rented by the event; Loge Boxes and Club Seats — the arena's in-the-action premium seats; Hall of Fame Suite, The Loft and the Press Box — premium spaces sold through the premium seating team. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Casey's Center located?
- Casey's Center is part of the Iowa Events Center at 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. From I-235, take Exit 8A. Event lots have entrances off 3rd Street and 5th Avenue, accessible parking is in the Orange Lot south of Crocker Street, and city garages downtown connect to the center by skywalk.
- How do I plan a private event at Casey's Center?
- Ask the Iowa Events Center about group and corporate discounts, premium suites, or its convention center's meeting and wedding spaces. Then plan the tables in the maker on this page and export a PDF for your guests.