ARL Dog Days of Summer

Tue May 19 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

Principal Park | Des Moines

Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Publisher/HostAnimal Rescue League of Iowa
ARL Dog Days of Summer
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Bring your pooch to the game and have a dog-gone good time!
Dog Days of Summer is back! Join us at Principal Park where you and your dog can watch The Iowa Cubs take on the Memphis Redbirds from seats in our pet-friendly reserved section. Once you enter the park, you and your dog can take part in a dog parade on the field (beginning at 5:45 p.m.) and stop by the ARL booth to enter our raffle or treat your pup to dog ice cream! The game is at 6:38 p.m. (gates open one hour prior at 5:38 p.m.).
Ticket: $16
Includes:
- Admission for you and your dog
- Dog bandana
- Opportunity to participate in the dog parade on the field before the game
- Enjoy FREE swag curtesy of Reyna Immerfall, State Farm agent
100% of the proceeds from each ticket sold through the ARL is donated back to pets in need.
Add on: Want to make the night an EXTRA tail wagging good time? Get your pup ready for the 2026 season with their very own Cubs merchandise!
- Cubs jersey package: includes a jersey and a dog cookie
- Cubs toy package: includes a tennis ball and dog cookie
Gameday information:
- Gates open at 5:38 p.m., game starts at 6:38 p.m
- Find the ARL table outside Gate B to pick up your ticket or to sign a pet waiver
- ALL dog owners must have a waiver filled out to enter the park
- The dog parade will take place on the field before the game (time TBD)
- Stop by the ARL booth along the concourse and treat your pup to Frosty Paws dog ice cream or to enter our raffle!
*Iowa Cub season ticket holders – You can still bring your four-legged best friend to the game, just be sure to stop by our ARL table outside Gate B on game day to sign a pet waiver*
Presented by Reyna Immerfall - State Farm Agent
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