Des Moines Hosts Nation’s Largest Youth Sports Event | Des Moines News

Des Moines is set to host the nation’s largest youth multisport event, the AAU Junior Olympic Games, drawing 15,500 athletes and coaches and injecting $78 million into the local economy. Running July 28–August 8, the games feature 16 sports—from track and field to baton twirling—across venues like Drake Stadium, the YMCA, and the RecPlex. Day passes cost $20, full access is $50, and kids under 3 are free. With Iowa hosting more than any other state—and a return scheduled for 2030—this is a major showcase of young talent and a testament to Des Moines’ event hosting prowess. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d7bd92d39728a5b