Drake Bulldogs

Drake University sports, competing in most sports as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference and also in the Pioneer Football League for that sport only.

Address: Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave
Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM–5PM. Ticket offices at each venue open 1 hour before all home events except men's basketball (2 hours before).
Price: $15–25 men's basketball, $12 football, $10 women's basketball, $8 volleyball, $5 other sports
Website: godrakebulldogs.com (opens in a new tab)

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Drake Relays
Arguably the nation's top outdoor track & field event. Past participants include Michael Johnson, Bruce Jenner, Gwen Torrence, Natasha Kaiser-Brown, and Jeremy Wariner.
Late April$20-85, varies on event session
Eat
Drake Diner
North Side Diner in Johnston and West End Diner in West Des Moines
Drake location is the original location. Favorites such as omelets, French toast, reubens, crinkle-cut fries, and bacon cheeseburgers and Drake's own "Bulldog burger" dominate the menu (all three Diner's feature the Maytag Burger, oozing with Iowa's own Maytag blue cheese). During nice weather, there's a screened-in patio available to sit. Shakes and malts are made with Des Moines's very own Anderson and Erickson Dairy Ice Cream.
Mon-Sat 7AM-11PM, Sun 7AM-10PM$5 shakes, $9 omelets, $10 burgers
Eat
Big Tomato Pizza Co.
Near the downtown nightlife area. Carry out or delivery only.
Very late delivery$4 slice, $25 pie
Drink
Star Bar
Featuring plenty of snack foods (BBQ chicken spring rolls $8), sandwiches (Niman Ranch Jambon Royale $10), and plates such as New York Strip ($20). Outdoor seating available.
Mon-Fri 11AM-2AM, Sat 9AM-2AM, Sun 9AM-midnightMartinis from $7