Tips 4 Family Fun at an Iowa Barnstormers Game

Tips 4 Family Fun at an Iowa Barnstormers Game

Updated March 2, 2019

The Iowa Barnstormers will kick off their 2019 season on March 9th. The 2019 season brings new challenges for the Barnstormers as they fight to defend the title of United Bowl Champions. With several home games in the season, here are a few tips to have a fun family outing at an Iowa Barnstormers game.

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Know Before You Go

Location

The Iowa Barnstormers play downtown at Wells Fargo Arena (The Well!), 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines.  Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get there, so you are not rushed.  Visit the Iowa Barnstormers’ website or call (515) 633-2255 for game time, tickets, special promotions or if you need additional information.

Tickets

Tickets for all Wells Fargo Arena events are available at http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/. Tickets are also available at the Wells Fargo Arena box office.  Children under two may not require a ticket, but will be required to sit on the lap of a paying customer.  Make sure to double check the ticket requirement when purchasing.

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Game Schedule

  • 3/9 vs. Green Bay Blizzards
  • 4/6 vs. Cedar Rapids River Kings
  • 5/4 vs. Cedar Rapids River Kings
  • 5/11 vs. Quad City Steam Wheelers
  • 5/24 vs. Bismarck Bucks
  • 6/8 vs. Sioux Falls Storm
  • 6/15 vs. Nebraska Danger

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Parking

Surface parking costs $10.00 and attendants accept cash ONLY.  There are also several metered street parking spaces surrounding the Iowa Events Center and parking garages are located a couple of blocks away.   Be prepared for a hike, there can be a lot of walking between the car, arena, and your seat.

Food

Outside food and beverages, including water, are not permitted in Wells Fargo Arena. The arena offers a wide variety of food and beverages for purchase at all concession and restaurant locations.

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During the Game

Taking kids to a sporting event, or any event, has its challenges.  Arena Football is a fast paced, high scoring game, which will keep the kids’ interest.  They also keep the crowd involved and entertained with fun events at the quarter and half-time breaks.  Our tickets were close to the field, which was good to get an up close view of the action on the field.  However, a lot of fans ring cowbells at the game.  Add in the loud speaker and pulsating music and it can get really loud.  If you have a kiddo that is sensitive to loud noises, you will want to sit back a ways from the field.

Also, like most sporting events, fans can get very passionate about their team.  Unfortunately, the Barnstormers were not having a great night when we attended the game.  At one point my son turned to me and said, wow those people sure do curse a lot!  Yes they do son, yes they do.  So just be prepared.  Keep in mind that you are providing your kids with the opportunity to cheer on a hometown team, learn about traditions, and create lasting memories of watching sports in Des Moines.

 

What are your tips for a family fun outing at an Iowa Barnstormers game?  Let us know below.

1 Comment

  1. My nephew really loves baseball and I have been thinking about taking him to a game. Its good to know that you can’t bring outside food and water into a sporting event. That is a good thing to know if you have never been to one before.

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