DES MOINES, Iowa — Editor Note: The above video originally aired May 29, 2024.
NBA fans will have an opportunity to watch a preseason game without even needing to leave the Des Moines metro this fall with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers suiting up to play at the NBA G League Iowa Wolves home court at Wells Fargo Arena.
Oct. 11 will see Iowa familiars return with the likes of Josh Minott, Naz Reid and Leonard Miller who all spent time on Iowa's G League team as well as Luka Garza, who along with suiting up for Iowa's NBA affiliate was also a high performer as an Iowa Hawkeye.
Unfortunately, Monte Morris, who many will remember as a Iowa State Cyclone, is no longer with the Timberwolves after joining the Phoenix Suns this offseason.
While the Timberwolves and all of the Iowa-connected players prepare for tipoff at 6 p.m. at Wells Fargo, the 76ers notably don't have a player with a blatant Iowa connection.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will begin their regular season on the road in Los Angeles against the Lakers Oct. 22 at 9:00 p.m. CT.
Ticket Information
Tickets through HyVeeTix.com range from $10 to $80 before taxes and fees currently with courtside seats already being sold out.
Mobile ticketing
- Tickets must be added to a digital wallet (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet) for entry.
- Barcodes will no longer display on tickets.
- Tickets will be scanned by tapping your phone on the scanner at the door.
- More mobile ticket information is available here.
Event Details for gameday at Wells Fargo Arena
Directions and parking
Directions and parking information can be found on the Iowa Event Center page here.
Bag policy (Only one of the following allowed per guest)
- One bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and does not exceed 12'' x 12'' x 6''.
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
- Small clutch bags, which CANNOT exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap.
- All bags within clear plastic bags cannot exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size.
- Non-clear bags larger than 4.5" x 6.5" will NOT be allowed inside of Wells Fargo Arena regardless of type of bag.
Only one of the following allowed per guest with inspection
- Clear plastic bag (no larger than 12'' x 12'' x 6'')
- Small clutch purse or wallet (no larger than 4.5'' x 6.5'')
- One gallon clear plastic freezer bag
One of these additional items is allowed with inspection
- Binoculars without case
- Diaper bag
Prohibited items unless deemed medically necessary after inspection (Venue states this could change)
- Purse
- Backpack / Clear Backpack
- Tinted Plastic Bag
- Camera Case
- Binocular Case
- Printed Pattern Plastic Bag
- Oversized Tote Bag
- Mesh Bag
- Professional Camera
- Umbrella
- Sign
- Stroller
- Car Seat
- Child Booster Seat
- Selfie Stick
- iPad
- Laptop
- Knives
- GoPros
Use of cash - or the lack thereof
Iowa Events Center states that Wells Fargo Arena is now mostly a cashless facility. All concessions will now only accept debit, credit, and gift cards, with the exception of Overtime Tap (Section 108). Guests are able to transfer cash onto a gift card at the Overtime Tap stand (Section 108) if you do not carry a debit or credit card.
Sensory inclusion
Iowa Events Center has become Sensory Inclusive™ certified. By partnering with KultureCity, it says it has improved its ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Be sure to check out its page here for more information.