"Demonios de Des Moines" Return for Three Games in 2022

DES MOINES- Following Minor League Baseball’s announcement of the return of “Copa de la Diversión” or “Fun Cup” initiative that celebrates local Hispanic and Latino culture and heritage, the Iowa Cubs will bring back the Demonios de Des Moines for three games in 2022.

Iowa will be one of 85 minor league organizations joining the “Copa” initiative in Minor League Baseball’s fifth season running the event. This marks the third season that the Demonios de Des Moines identity returns since it initially debuted for three games during the 2019 season.

The branding showcases the history of professional baseball in Des Moines that was created by the Des Moines Demons. As the professional baseball team in Des Moines from 1925-1937 and again from 1959-1961, the Demons were Western League Champions in 1925 and 1926 and also won the Three-I League title in 1959.

The first of three home dates for the Demonios de Des Moines will be played on Saturday, June 4, against the St. Paul Saints. The Demonios de Des Moines will appear again on Sunday, August 7, while the third and final game will be played on Saturday, August 27.

The Demonios de Des Moines branding has gained community support from presenting sponsors: Principal®, Prairie Meadows, Atlantic Bottling Company, Barilla and Tito’s.

Fans can look forward to additional “Copa” information on specialty food items and live music at Principal Park at a later date. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com and sign up for our email newsletter.