Drake Relays Tickets

Drake Relays Tickets

From the first crack of the starter's gun to the roar that follows a photo-finish relay exchange, the Drake Relays deliver a live track and field atmosphere that feels both historic and right-now. Whether you've followed it for years or you're planning your first one, Drake Relays tickets put you inside the energy of “America’s Athletic Classic” on Drake Stadium’s iconic blue oval.

This page covers everything you need — from understanding how Drake Relays works to finding the right tickets and knowing what to expect when you arrive.

About Drake Relays

The Drake Relays is an annual outdoor track and field meet—often described as a relays carnival—held at Drake Stadium on the Drake University campus in Des Moines, Iowa. First held in 1910, it’s one of the longest-running and most prestigious relay meets in the United States, drawing fans each spring for a tradition-rich showcase that spans multiple levels of the sport. The meet is typically held in late April (the 2026 edition ran April 22–25).

Across multiple days, the Drake Relays features a full slate of outdoor track and field: relay races (the signature attraction), individual running events, hurdles, and field events such as jumps and throws. Competition is organized across high school, university, and invitational/elite divisions, with entry driven by qualifying standards and invitation. Depending on the discipline, events move through heats, sections, and finals, with many of the marquee invitational finals landing in prime weekend sessions.

What’s at stake is more than a finish order. Athletes compete for Drake Relays champion honors, event titles, and the prestige of winning on Drake’s famous blue oval, where meet records and tradition carry real weight in the track community. Elite and invitational sections may include appearance fees and prize awards for professional athletes, while collegiate and high school divisions focus on titles and honors—plus the momentum that strong spring performances can build toward later championship meets.

Drake Stadium—opened in 1925 and renovated over time—helps define the experience, with a historic grandstand and the distinctive blue track that’s become one of the most recognizable settings in American athletics. The meet regularly draws large, diverse fields, with thousands of athletes competing across the program. If you’re planning to attend Drake Relays, browsing tickets early is the smartest move.

Other Track and Field Events

Box Office Ticket Sales also carries tickets for other track and field events and weekend staples that fans often follow alongside Drake. If you’re planning multiple trips—or you want to compare dates and atmospheres across the sport—browsing these events can help you lock in the right experience.

• Penn Relays Tickets
• Texas Relays Tickets
• Mt. SAC Relays Tickets
• Grand Blue Mile (Des Moines) Tickets
• NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Tickets

How Much Do Drake Relays Tickets Cost?

Drake Relays tickets typically range from around $15 to $40 for single-session/general admission to $50–$100+ or more for premium reserved or all-session packages, with premium packages running higher.

A few factors commonly shape what you’ll pay. Weekend sessions featuring marquee invitational finals often command higher prices than weekday sessions, and reserved seating vs. general admission can also shift cost. Pricing may also move with elite/professional headliner presence and whether you’re buying a multi-day pass rather than a single session.

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How to Buy Drake Relays Tickets

Getting your Drake Relays tickets through BoxOfficeTicketSales.com is fast and simple. Here's how the process works:

1. Browse Drake Relays — Search for Drake Relays tickets and select the date or matchup you want
2. Pick your seats — Use the interactive seating map or listing view to compare sections, rows, views, and real-time pricing side by side
3. Secure checkout — Pay with a credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Affirm for flexible payment options
4. Receive your tickets — Digital tickets are delivered to your email or mobile wallet before meet day, ready to pull up at the gate/entrance

Every order is backed by our 100% verified ticket guarantee and on-time delivery promise. Once your order is confirmed, you'll receive an email with your invoice and everything you need before the starter's gun.

Drake Relays Seating and Stadium Information

Drake Stadium offers a classic track-meet viewing experience built around its famous blue oval, with grandstand seating that wraps the track and puts fans close to the competition. With multiple sessions across the week, you can choose between budget-friendly options and prime vantage points depending on what you want out of meet day.

Best Ways to Experience Drake Relays

The right access depends on what kind of meet day experience you're after:

• Best value: General admission and upper/end-zone grandstand areas — a strong way to take in the meet at a lower price point
• Closest to the action: Lower grandstand seating near the track — feel the pace of sprints, exchanges, and field event moments up close
• Best overall view: Seats along the homestretch near the finish line — premium sightlines to the biggest sprint and relay finishes on the track
• For groups and premium experiences: Premium reserved seating options — a more comfortable, higher-demand way to watch key sessions

Drake Relays Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map or listing view directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while you browse available listings. The map lets you compare sections and access types side by side, check proximity to the track, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before you commit to a purchase.

Can I See Where My Seats Are?

Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy where the event has assigned seating. Use it to get a clear picture of your access, whether you're positioned "near the finish line or in the grandstand along the homestretch" — so the ticket you choose matches what you're actually looking for.

Getting Ready for Drake Relays Meet Day

Once your tickets are confirmed, a little preparation goes a long way — especially for a multi-day outdoor meet where you may be in your seat for long sessions and changing late-April weather.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Cellular service near large events can get congested on meet days. Save them to your phone's wallet or screenshot them as a backup.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is the standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having.
• Arrive early. Give yourself extra time for entry and security, especially on high-demand dates.
• Public Transit: Drake Stadium is served by Des Moines (DART) public bus service, with the stadium located on the Drake University campus near downtown Des Moines.
• Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pickup are available near the campus/stadium.
• Bag Policy: Check the bag policy before you go so there are no surprises at the entrance.
• What to bring: Plan for variable late-April Iowa conditions with layers and rain gear, plus sun protection and a stadium cushion for long multi-event sessions.
• Parking: On-campus and nearby neighborhood lots are used, and event parking can fill quickly on peak Relays days.
• Payment: Bring a card or mobile payment — many vendors are cashless.

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Drake Relays tickets — particularly for marquee dates and high-demand sessions — move fast. The best-value listings tend to go first, so if you have a date in mind, don't wait too long. Browse Drake Relays tickets now and lock in your seats before inventory tightens.

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