Des Moines Corporate Games: Join the Olympic-Style Competition in DSM

"It's created a sense of community within our company." - McKenzie from R&R Realty Group

When the Des Moines Corporate Games comes up in interviews, Ryan, Iowa Soybean Association, uses it as a recruitment tool, utilizing it to showcase employee wellness and collaboration. In addition to those discussions with potential recruits, he also shows an informative video about the Corporate Games during the onboarding of new hires.

For employees, the Corporate Games is a way to connect with team members outside of work and network with other companies through friendly competition. Taking place across Iowa, the company-based games has four locations, including Des Moines, Corridor (Cedar Rapids/Iowa City), Quad Cities and Cedar Valley (Cedar falls, Waterloo). Companies are organized by divisions based on company size before competing in the evening and weekend events in June and July.

New in 2026 — the Drake Relays just announced a new partnership with the Corporate Games creating a separate competition for companies registered for the 2026 event. Participation will help expand corporate wellness opportunities in the Greater Des Moines (DSM) community. Learn more about the pilot program here. 

2026 Des Moines Corporate Games Events

Below is a tentative list of the more than 20 competitive and non-competitive events you can expect to participate in for 2026:

• Bags Tournament
• Basketball, 3 on 3
• Blood Donation Challenge
• Bowling
• Cross Country Race
• Cycling Tour Ride
• Disc Golf
• Dodgeball
• Fitness Walk
• Golf, 4 Person Best Shot
• Meals from the Heartland Challenge
• Pickleball
• Road Race
• Sand Volleyball
• Speed Puzzle
• Table Tennis
• Track & Field
• Trivia
• Tug of War
• Yoga

Competing in the Des Moines Corporate Games

Last year more than 82 companies and 15,000 employees participated in the Corporate Games, and you can join the growing list of companies registered for 2026! Major employers from Casey's to Drake University to Fareway Stores to LCS to Principal to Waukee Community School District are already signed up to participate. Company registration closes Sunday, March 1, 2026, and with a maximum 98 spots open, don't delay! Make sure your company doesn't miss out on this awesome community event in DSM.

Download the 2026 DM Corporate Games flyer for more information.

Watch the video below to find out more:

Learn more about Corporate Games events, registration and see the complete leaderboard at dmcorporategames.org.

The Greater Des Moines Partnership calendar of events is a one-stop resource for activities taking place throughout the region. Find networking information for Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses, including Chamber luncheons, roundtables and ribbon cuttings. You can also find live music happening each week thanks to the “Live Music This Week in DSM” blog series.

As a #3 Most Affordable City to Live in the U.S. and a #3 Most Livable City in the U.S., Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a region where you can have it all. Learn more about what it’s like to live here.