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Find your big foam finger and cheer on these hometown teams

Words by Shawnna Stiver
Images provided by the Iowa Barnstormers and The Iowa Cubs

Sports fans can rejoice at what Des Moines has to offer. We've got hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer and football. Here are all the pertinent stats you'll need to get your game on.

Iowa Cubs
The Chicago Cubs' triple-A affiliate is Des Moines' own Iowa Cubs. The team plays more than 70 home games throughout the season, which starts in April and ends in September or October, depending on post-season potential.
Tickets $7-$25
Principal Park
iowa.cubs.milb.com

Iowa Energy
The Energy, who belong to the NBA Development League, tipped off their second season in Des Moines with five straight victories. The season continues through April.
Tickets: $8-$20
Wells Fargo Arena
nba.com/dleague/iowa

Iowa Chops
The Chops are a minor-league hockey team affiliated with the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL. This is the Chops' first season in Des Moines, which previously was home to the Iowa Stars. The Chops hit the ice from November to April.
Tickets: $7-$17
Wells Fargo Arena
iowachops.com

Des Moines Buccaneers
The Chops aren't the only ones shooting pucks in the city. The Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL battle their opponents from November to April.
Tickets: $11-$13
Bucs Arena
bucshockey.com

Des Moines Menace
Fútbol is a popular sport overseas, but soccer is still catching on in the States. Lucky for central Iowa residents, we have the Des Moines Menace to cheer on. The team's season runs from May until July depending on playoff status.
Tickets: $9
Valley High Stadium
menacesoccer.com

Iowa Barnstormers
For an indoor spin on a game of pigskin, consider cheering for the Iowa Barnstormers. The 2009 season kicks off in late March and runs until the end of July.
Tickets: $12
Wells Fargo Arena
theiowabarnstormers.com