Iowa is home to 5 teams (1 G League and 4 D-I) playing in 5 arenas. The biggest is Casey's Center in Des Moines, home of the Iowa Wolves, with 16,110 seats. The oldest is Hilton Coliseum, opened in 1971.
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G League1
- G LeagueCasey's Center — Iowa Wolves (Des Moines)opened 2005 · cap 16,110SiteMapG League · affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves
NCAA Division I4
Big 12
- D-IHilton Coliseum — Iowa State Cyclones (Ames)opened 1971 · cap 14,267SiteMapBig 12
Big Ten
- D-ICarver–Hawkeye Arena — Iowa Hawkeyes (Iowa City)opened 1983 · cap 15,500SiteMapBig Ten
Missouri Valley
- D-IMcLeod Center — Northern Iowa Panthers (Cedar Falls)opened 2006 · cap 7,018SiteMapMissouri Valley
- D-IKnapp Center — Drake Bulldogs (Des Moines)opened 1992 · cap 6,424SiteMapMissouri Valley
Arena names link to each arena’s page with capacity, history and nearby arenas. Site opens the team’s official site; Map opens directions. Listings cover NBA, WNBA, G League and NCAA Division I basketball arenas for the 2026–27 season. Capacity figures vary by source.
Iowa arena questions
How many basketball arenas are in Iowa?
Iowa is home to 5 teams (1 G League and 4 D-I) playing in 5 arenas.
What is the biggest basketball arena in Iowa?
Carver–Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes, holds 15,500.
What is the oldest basketball arena in Iowa?
Hilton Coliseum in Ames opened in 1971.
How do I find the closest basketball arena to me?
Enter your ZIP or postal code or city in Find Closest Arenas to see the 15 nearest, or browse the arena map. Tap I’ve been here to track every arena you’ve visited in your Arena Count.