YPC at the Ballpark
Name:
YPC at the Ballpark
Date:
June 24, 2025
Time:
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Join the YPC, Greater Des Moines Partnership, and its 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce for a pre-game tailgate and Iowa Cubs baseball game on Tuesday, June 24, as they take on the Columbus Clippers at 6:38 p.m. Seating is general admission.
At 4:30 pm, there will be a pre-game tailgate party in the southwest corner of the north parking lot in lot 2; brats, hot dogs, chips, dessert, and soda on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets will be available at The Partnership's will-call tent in the southwest corner of the parking lot north of Principal Park.
Online ticket purchase is available until 3 P.M. on June 23rd. Any remaining tickets can be purchased at the Partnership Will Call Tent, located at the tailgate, using cash until they are gone.
At 4:30 pm, there will be a pre-game tailgate party in the southwest corner of the north parking lot in lot 2; brats, hot dogs, chips, dessert, and soda on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets will be available at The Partnership's will-call tent in the southwest corner of the parking lot north of Principal Park.
Online ticket purchase is available until 3 P.M. on June 23rd. Any remaining tickets can be purchased at the Partnership Will Call Tent, located at the tailgate, using cash until they are gone.
Principal Park Policies:
Bag Policy
The only bags allowed inside Principal Park are CLEAR BAGS smaller than 12in long x 12in tall x 6in wide. Small clutches no larger than 4.5in × 6.5in will also be permitted. Exceptions ONLY allowed for medical equipment bags and diaper bags for families accompanied by small children. All bags are subject to search by Iowa Cubs staff or security personnel. No outside food or drink is allowed to be brought into Principal Park. Limit 1 bag per person
Cashless Ballpark
Cash will NOT be accepted. We will accept debit or credit payments only. Two reverse ATMs will be available inside Principal Park near the Cambria Fan Services Center behind home plate. At those machines, fans can exchange cash for a pre-paid Mastercard debit card that is good not only at Principal Park, but anywhere in the United States that Mastercard is accepted.
Cash will NOT be accepted. We will accept debit or credit payments only. Two reverse ATMs will be available inside Principal Park near the Cambria Fan Services Center behind home plate. At those machines, fans can exchange cash for a pre-paid Mastercard debit card that is good not only at Principal Park, but anywhere in the United States that Mastercard is accepted.
Bikes
Principal Park has bike parking available inside the ballpark. Fans can enter through the Bike World Bike Gate (Gate D) at the stadium's southwest corner to access the bike area.
Parking
All parking at Principal Park is $13 and is run on a first-come, first-served basis, including all those who have passes. Parking is limited due to the park's location.
Smoking
Principal Park is a tobacco-free facility. Smoking, vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco is prohibited. Fans can step outside the stadium to smoke through the designated gate in the concourse behind Section 17.
Weather
In the event of inclement weather, fans can find updates on our website and social media channels. Our staff will continue to monitor the weather throughout the day before making an official decision on the status of that day?s game. For a postponed game ? any game that is called prior to first pitch or before five completed innings ? fans may exchange their ticket for another ticket of equal or lesser value to any other regular season game during that same season, except holiday fireworks dates, subject to availability. No cash value or refunds offered on rain tickets. All exchanges must be done at the Principal Park ticket office. For a cancelled game ? when a team has a lead after five complete innings have been played ? that game is deemed official, and tickets may not be exchanged.
Principal Park has bike parking available inside the ballpark. Fans can enter through the Bike World Bike Gate (Gate D) at the stadium's southwest corner to access the bike area.
Parking
All parking at Principal Park is $13 and is run on a first-come, first-served basis, including all those who have passes. Parking is limited due to the park's location.
Smoking
Principal Park is a tobacco-free facility. Smoking, vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco is prohibited. Fans can step outside the stadium to smoke through the designated gate in the concourse behind Section 17.
Weather
In the event of inclement weather, fans can find updates on our website and social media channels. Our staff will continue to monitor the weather throughout the day before making an official decision on the status of that day?s game. For a postponed game ? any game that is called prior to first pitch or before five completed innings ? fans may exchange their ticket for another ticket of equal or lesser value to any other regular season game during that same season, except holiday fireworks dates, subject to availability. No cash value or refunds offered on rain tickets. All exchanges must be done at the Principal Park ticket office. For a cancelled game ? when a team has a lead after five complete innings have been played ? that game is deemed official, and tickets may not be exchanged.