Wells Fargo Arena is a 16,980-seat multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened in 2005. It is home to the Iowa Energy D-League team, the Iowa Barnstormers AFL squad and formerly the Iowa Chops AHL franchise. Named for title sponsor Wells Fargo Financial Services, Wells Fargo Arena is the Des Moines area's venue for sporting events and concerts. Wells Fargo Arena seats 15,181 for hockey games, 16,110 for basketball games, and as many as 16,980 for concerts. Wells Fargo Arena opened, with a public dedication ceremony, on July 12, 2005.