Principal Park
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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
- 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
- 1NAIAGrand View Vikings Baseball Field — Grand View Vikings same city
- 2D-IIIMcBride Field — Simpson Storm 23 mi
- 3JUCODes Moines Area Bears Baseball Field — Des Moines Area Bears 32 mi
- 4D-IIIA.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex Baseball Field — Central Dutch 38 mi
- 5JUCOShawn Williams Field — Marshalltown Tigers 44 mi
- 6D-IIIPioneer Park — Grinnell Pioneers 44 mi
- 7NAIAWilliam Penn Statesmen Baseball Field — William Penn Statesmen 55 mi
- 8JUCOSouthwestern (IA) Spartans Baseball Field — Southwestern (IA) Spartans 57 mi
- 9JUCOCadet Baseball Field — Ellsworth Panthers 62 mi
- 10JUCOEd Barbour Field — Iowa Central Tritons 67 mi
Other International League ballparks12
The Iowa Cubs share the International League with 19 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here are the closest 12, nearest first.
- 1Triple-AWerner Park — Omaha Storm Chasers 131 mi
- 2Triple-ACHS Field — St. Paul Saints 230 mi
- 3Triple-AVictory Field — Indianapolis Indians 410 mi
- 4Triple-ALouisville Slugger Field — Louisville Bats 481 mi
- 5Triple-AAutoZone Park — Memphis Redbirds 489 mi
- 6Triple-AFifth Third Field — Toledo Mud Hens 519 mi
- 7Triple-AFirst Horizon Park — Nashville Sounds 526 mi
- 8Triple-AHuntington Park — Columbus Clippers 565 mi
- 9Triple-AGwinnett Field — Gwinnett Stripers 744 mi
- 10Triple-ASahlen Field — Buffalo Bisons 758 mi
- 11Triple-AESL Ballpark — Rochester Red Wings 819 mi
- 12Triple-ATruist Field — Charlotte Knights 820 mi
Questions about Principal Park
What other ballparks are in the International League?
19 other International League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Werner Park, CHS Field, and Victory Field.
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.