Drake Stadium
Des Moines, IA
2719 Forest Avenue 50311
VENUE GUIDE
Drake Stadium
Plan more than your event at Drake Stadium. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Drake Stadium
Make the event easier by staying close to Drake Stadium and the surrounding Des Moines area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University
0.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (431 reviews)
Holiday Inn Des Moines Dtwn - Mercy Area by IHG
1.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (1,391 reviews)
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
1.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (1,417 reviews)
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
1.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.8 (184 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Drake Stadium & the Area
Drake Stadium is an event venue in Des Moines, IA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Drake Stadium for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Casey's
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (61 reviews)
Habanero's
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (512 reviews)
Fernando's Mexican Grill
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (527 reviews)
Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (775 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Peggy's Tavern
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (33 reviews)
G T
1.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (182 reviews)
The Ingersoll Tap
1.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (286 reviews)
Wellman's Pub
1.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (774 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Starbucks
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (18 reviews)
Cafe Chai
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (44 reviews)
Mars Cafe
0.5 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (307 reviews)
Smokey Row Coffee
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (2,745 reviews)
Friedrichs Coffee
1.1 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (292 reviews)
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
1.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near Drake Stadium for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (632 reviews)
Museums
Salisbury House & Gardens
2.0 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (583 reviews)
Des Moines Art Center
2.0 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (606 reviews)
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
2.2 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (505 reviews)
Science Center of Iowa
2.3 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (705 reviews)
Attractions
Witmer Park
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (290 reviews)
Drake Park
0.6 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (179 reviews)
Basilica of St. John
0.7 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (208 reviews)
Good Park
0.9 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (154 reviews)
Evelyn K Davis Park
0.9 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (306 reviews)
Edna Griffin Park
1.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (41 reviews)
Shopping
Uptown Center
1.0 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (876 reviews)
Shops At Roosevelt
1.3 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Drake Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (333 reviews)
Franklin Plaza
1.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (23 reviews)
Douglas Avenue Plaza
1.8 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (62 reviews)
MLK River Park
2.4 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (32 reviews)
Mc Neal Shopping Center
2.5 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (52 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Drake Stadium. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Casey's
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near Drake Stadium for after the show or game.
Today: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (61 reviews)
Habanero's
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Drake Stadium.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (512 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Peggy's Tavern
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (33 reviews)
G T
1.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (182 reviews)
The Ingersoll Tap
1.3 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (286 reviews)
Wellman's Pub
1.3 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (774 reviews)
Getting to Drake Stadium
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Drake Stadium in Des Moines, IA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Des Moines DART serves the Des Moines metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Drake Stadium.
Valet
Not Verified
Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Drake Stadium hosts major game-day and event traffic. Official lots, prepaid passes, opening times, ADA parking and road restrictions can vary by team, opponent or event. Check the venue's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Drake Stadium have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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