The opening of Wells Fargo Arena in the summer of 2005 put Des Moines back on the map in the entertainment world.  The new state-of-the-art arena holds up to 17,000 guests for sports and entertainment events, and is a venue unlike any other in the Midwest.

In addition to hosting large concerts and family events; Wells Fargo Arena is the permanent home of Iowa Energy basketball organization, NBA D-League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns, and Iowa Barnstormers AFL 2 football team.  The building also hosts the annual State Wrestling Championship, Boys’ and Girls' State Basketball Tournaments each spring, bringing in over 200,000 patrons in just three weeks.

Along with Wells Fargo Arena, the Iowa Events Center also houses Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Hy-Vee Hall, and The Polk County Convention Complex.

CSC is the world leader in crowd management and guest services for the entertainment and sporting event industries. With more than 44 years of experience, CSC has garnered a loyal and esteemed client base, including more than 100 stadiums and arenas, over 90 universities and colleges, more than 20 convention centers, and numerous clients in the MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, and NASCAR. CSC also provides services for the world’s most prestigious special events, including College Bowl Games, Final Four Tournaments, US Open Tennis, 29 Super Bowls, 7 Olympic Game, 4 Presidential Inaugurations, 2 Papal Visits, and 2 FIFA World Cups. CSC operates more than 45 branch locations throughout the United States and Canada.