Casey’s Named Presenting Sponsor for Hawkeye Men’s Basketball Game at Casey’s Center on December 20

Men’s Basketball, presented by Casey’s: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Bucknell Bison – December 20

DES MOINES, Iowa (August 21, 2025) Casey’s has been named the presenting sponsor for the upcoming men’s college basketball game between the University of Iowa and Bucknell University. The game will be held at Casey’s Center in Des Moines on December 20. Game time will be announced soon.

 

"We thank Casey's for their support and partnership with this event," said Maury Hanks, president of Global Sports Management. "Casey's roots began in Iowa and now has rapidly established its name across the country.  We are grateful for Casey's to be involved in what promises to be an exciting day of basketball."

 

Tickets are on sale now for the game at Hy-VeeTix.com. For a limited time as part of their event partnership, select seats in the lower level are available for $10 off as supplies last. Go to Hy-VeeTix.com and use code “SWISH” to take advantage of the $10 off offer, compliments of Casey’s.

 

"Casey's is pumped to have the Iowa Hawkeyes coming to the Casey's Center, and we can't wait to see the fans and community show up for a home state team," said Tom Brennan, Chief Merchandising Officer of Casey's. "We know it will be a hot ticket and we plan to elevate the fan experience to celebrate this historic game."

 

The Iowa men’s basketball team last played in Des Moines as part of the Hawkeye Showcase on December 16, 2023, which featured both the Iowa men’s and women’s teams.