- 31 upcoming events
- 2525 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311
- 7,152 capacity
- Opened 1992
- Home of Drake Bulldogs, Drake Bulldogs women's basketball, Drake Bulldogs men's basketball
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31 upcoming events
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballNov 3, 2026 · In 17 daysfrom $24.00Central College Dutch at Drake Bulldogs BasketballNov 4, 2026 · In 18 daysfrom $58.80Southern Jaguars at Drake Bulldogs BasketballNov 8, 2026 · In 22 daysfrom $58.80Cleveland State Vikings at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballNov 10, 2026 · In 24 daysfrom $30.00Tarleton State Texans at Drake Bulldogs BasketballNov 16, 2026 · In 30 daysfrom $58.80St. Thomas Bobcats at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballNov 17, 2026 · In 31 daysfrom $24.00Charleston Cougars at Drake Bulldogs BasketballNov 19, 2026 · In 33 daysfrom $64.80Saint Louis Billikens at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballNov 27, 2026 · In 41 daysfrom $30.00Detroit Mercy Titans at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballNov 28, 2026 · In 42 daysfrom $30.00Iowa Hawkeyes at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballDec 1, 2026 · In 45 daysfrom $118.80North Carolina Central Eagles at Drake Bulldogs BasketballDec 11, 2026 · In 55 daysfrom $64.80Evansville Purple Aces at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballDec 18, 2026from $26.68Southern Illinois Salukis at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballDec 20, 2026from $30.00Southern Illinois Salukis at Drake Bulldogs BasketballDec 22, 2026from $64.80Belmont Bruins at Drake Bulldogs BasketballJan 5, 2027from $64.80Valparaiso Beacons at Drake Bulldogs BasketballJan 12, 2027from $46.80Murray State Racers at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballJan 14, 2027from $19.39Belmont Bruins at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballJan 16, 2027from $30.00UIC Flames at Drake Bulldogs BasketballJan 21, 2027from $52.80Indiana State Sycamores at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballJan 22, 2027from $30.00Murray State Racers at Drake Bulldogs BasketballJan 24, 2027from $64.80UIC Flames at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballJan 24, 2027from $30.00Illinois State Redbirds at Drake Bulldogs Women’s BasketballJan 28, 2027from $30.00Northern Iowa Panthers at Drake Bulldogs BasketballJan 30, 2027from $154.80
Getting there
Around Drake Knapp Center:
- No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
- 3 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 138 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
- Hotels nearby: Home2 Suites (0.3 mi)
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Good to know
What's on at Drake Knapp Center this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Eastern Illinois Panthers at Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball (Tue, Nov 3).
How many people does Drake Knapp Center hold?
About 7,152 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Drake Knapp Center?
Drake Knapp Center is home to Drake Bulldogs, Drake Bulldogs women's basketball and Drake Bulldogs men's basketball.
Is Drake Knapp Center indoors?
Yes. Drake Knapp Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Drake Knapp Center by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Drake Knapp Center, but there are 3 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Drake Knapp Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 138 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.