Principal Park

Triple-A
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Principal Park is a ballpark in Des Moines, Iowa, home of the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs in the International League. It opened in 1992, making it 34 years old in 2026 and seats about 11,500 fans. Iowa State Capitol visible beyond center field.

The closest MLB stadium is Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, about 183 miles away.

Ballpark facts

Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Home of
Iowa Cubs (Triple-A)
League
International League
MLB affiliate
Chicago Cubs
Opened
1992
Capacity
11,500
Dimensions
Left field 335 ft · Center 400 ft · Right field 335 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
5,003 per game
Former names
Sec Taylor Stadium
Architect
Populous
Last major renovation
2006
Big events
Triple-A All-Star Game (1997), Iowa high school state baseball tournament

Ballparks near Principal Park10

  1. 1NAIAGrand View Vikings Baseball Field — Grand View Vikings (Des Moines, Iowa)same city
  2. 2D-IIIMcBride Field — Simpson Storm (Indianola, Iowa)23 mi
  3. 3JUCODes Moines Area Bears Baseball Field — Des Moines Area Bears (Boone, Iowa)32 mi
  4. 4D-IIIA.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex Baseball Field — Central Dutch (Pella, Iowa)38 mi
  5. 5JUCOShawn Williams Field — Marshalltown Tigers (Marshalltown, Iowa)44 mi
  6. 6D-IIIPioneer Park — Grinnell Pioneers (Grinnell, Iowa)44 mi
  7. 7NAIAWilliam Penn Statesmen Baseball Field — William Penn Statesmen (Oskaloosa, Iowa)55 mi
  8. 8JUCOSouthwestern (IA) Spartans Baseball Field — Southwestern (IA) Spartans (Creston, Iowa)57 mi
  9. 9JUCOCadet Baseball Field — Ellsworth Panthers (Iowa Falls, Iowa)62 mi
  10. 10JUCOEd Barbour Field — Iowa Central Tritons (Fort Dodge, Iowa)67 mi

Questions about Principal Park

Where do the Iowa Cubs play home games?

The Iowa Cubs play at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa.

When did Principal Park open?

Principal Park opened in 1992.

How many people does Principal Park hold?

Principal Park has a capacity of about 11,500.

What is the closest MLB stadium to Principal Park?

Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, about 183 miles away.

What other ballparks are near Principal Park?

Grand View Vikings Baseball Field is also in Des Moines. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.