Casey's Center at Iowa Events Center
Des Moines, IA · Arena
Casey's Center runs the standard clear bag policy, so the easy way in is a clear bag inside the size limit or a small clutch. It is the downtown Des Moines arena at the Iowa Events Center, the building that was Wells Fargo Arena until 2025, and it hosts concerts, the Iowa Wolves, and Iowa Wild hockey under one roof. Bring a clear bag, keep the clutch small, and you move through the doors without a holdup. One local note worth knowing, the arena is cashless and ties into the downtown Skywalk, so you can walk in from the garages without stepping outside. Here is exactly what gets in at Casey's Center and what stays in the car.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Casey's Center at Iowa Events Center?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
4.5" x 6.5"
Does not need to be clear
- A clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches
- A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, the Ziploc kind, also counts as a clear bag
- A small wallet or clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches, which does not need to be clear
- Medical, family, and child care bags, which are allowed as exceptions
Not allowed inside
- Any bag larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, and non-clear bags over the clutch size
- Backpacks that are not clear or are over the size limit
- Outside food and drinks
- Professional cameras with detachable lenses longer than 6 inches
- Weapons of any kind, including with a permit to carry, plus pocket knives and chain belts
Medical bags, family bags, and child care or diaper bags are allowed as exceptions. Plan for them to be checked at the door.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Casey's Center at Iowa Events Center? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
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No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Casey's Center does not offer bag check, so anything that does not meet the policy has to go back to your vehicle. Since the arena connects to downtown through the Skywalk and several parking garages, sort your bag out at the car before you walk over.
Common questions
What size clear bag can I bring to Casey's Center?
A clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, plus a small wallet or clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches that does not need to be clear. A one-gallon clear freezer bag also counts.
Is Casey's Center the same as Wells Fargo Arena?
Yes. It was Wells Fargo Arena until 2025, when it was renamed Casey's Center. It is the same downtown arena at the Iowa Events Center, with the same bag policy.
Are backpacks allowed at Casey's Center?
Only clear backpacks within the 12 by 6 by 12 inch limit. A regular, non-clear backpack will not get in.
Can I bring food or a camera?
Outside food and drinks are not allowed, and the arena is cashless inside. Phones and basic cameras are fine, but professional cameras with detachable lenses longer than 6 inches are not.
Where do I store a bag that does not fit?
There is no bag check, so it has to go back to your car. The arena links to the garages and downtown through the Skywalk, so handle it before you walk over.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors usually open 90 minutes to two hours before showtime, so check your event for the exact time.
Parking
Parking is in the downtown garages and lots nearby, including the 5th and Keo garage, the Keck lot, and the Crocker Street lots, plus metered street parking along Third and Center Streets. The arena is cashless, so plan on card or mobile payment.
Public transit
Casey's Center sits in downtown Des Moines and connects to the garages, hotels, and downtown through the city's enclosed Skywalk system, so you can reach the doors without going outside in bad weather.
Rideshare
Rideshare drop-off and pickup runs near the arena doors on Third Street. Expect a short wait right after the show as the crowd clears.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Casey's Center at Iowa Events Center official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.