Cooper DeJean All-Star Celebrity Charity Softball Game
NFL Stars to Shine at Principal Park in Cooper DeJean All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on June 1
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs and Principal Park are thrilled to announce the Cooper DeJean All-Star Celebrity Softball Game, taking place Sunday, June 1, immediately following the I-Cubs’ series finale against the Syracuse Mets. This high-energy, family-friendly event will feature some of the biggest names in professional football—all for a great cause.
The afternoon begins at 1:08 p.m. CT with the I-Cubs in action, followed by the celebrity softball showdown on the same field. Fans can enjoy both games with a single ticket, available now. BUY TICKETS FOR IOWA CUBS/CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME
Philadelphia Eagles safety and Iowa native Cooper DeJean teams up with Octane Sports to present this exciting exhibition in support of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. DeJean will lead one of two star-studded teams alongside former Iowa Hawkeye and current NFL defensive back Riley Moss, who will captain the opposing squad.
The rosters boast 19 current and former professional athletes each, featuring an impressive lineup of NFL talent. DeJean’s team includes several Philadelphia Eagles teammates fresh off their Super Bowl 59 victory, such as:
AJ Brown
DeVonta Smith
Darius Slay Jr.
Avonte Maddox
Reed Blankenship
Isaiah Rodgers
Quinyon Mitchell
Moss’s roster will be equally stacked, featuring:
Sam Ehlinger (Indianapolis Colts)
Will Lutz (Denver Broncos)
Alex Singleton (Denver Broncos)
Brandon Jones (Miami Dolphins)
Frank Crum (Denver Broncos)
Joining the lineup are additional fan-favorites and Iowa football legends including Dallas Clark, CJ Beathard, Jack Koerner, Jay Higgins, and Keith Duncan.
In addition to on-field action, fans can participate in a silent auction in the concourse, featuring exclusive memorabilia and experiences such as:
A private hangout and four Eagles tickets with Cooper DeJean
Game-worn cleats and jerseys
Signed footballs
A FaceTime call with DeJean
VIP dugout experiences with the celebrity players
All proceeds from the auction, a portion of ticket sales, and special VIP packages will benefit the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
For those unable to attend but still looking to support the cause, online donations can be made at: https://octanesports1.com/cd33cares/
ABOUT COOPER DEJEAN:A native of Odebolt, Iowa, and standout athlete at the University of Iowa, Cooper DeJean recently completed his rookie NFL season with the Philadelphia Eagles, contributing to their Super Bowl 59 championship run.
ABOUT OCTANE SPORTS:Octane Sports organizes premier youth camps and community-driven events featuring current and former professional athletes, with a focus on impact, experience, and giving back.