Game Weekend

Minnesota Vikings

Minneapolis

U.S. Bank Stadium

A city weekend. A stadium at its heart.

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U.S. Bank Stadium’s glass west facade in Minneapolis

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Mill District

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

A design-minded stay with an on-site restaurant.

  • Walk route
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Check parking arrangements separately from the room.

Stadium travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Walk at street level toward 401 Chicago Avenue; confirm the route from your hotel to your ticketed gate.
Getting back
Return on foot to your hotel along your planned street route.
Address
708 S 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Hotel website

North Loop & downtown west

Hewing Hotel

Make the North Loop your evening base.

  • Rail / transit
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The stadium is a separate walk or rail journey.

Stadium travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Reach a downtown Blue or Green Line station for U.S. Bank Stadium, or choose a street-level walk.
Getting back
Take a westbound downtown train or walk back; check current service before leaving.
Address
300 N Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hotel website

Bloomington Blue Line corridor

Hyatt Regency Bloomington–Minneapolis

Blue Line corridor hotel with an indoor pool.

  • Rail / transit
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Plan the last train back after an evening game.

Stadium travel & hotel details
Getting to the game
Take a Minneapolis-bound Blue Line train to U.S. Bank Stadium from your hotel’s nearest station.
Getting back
Take the Blue Line toward Mall of America; check the last usable departure before choosing a postgame meal.
Address
3200 East 81st Street, Bloomington, MN 55425
Hotel website

Upcoming games at U.S. Bank Stadium

Visiting with the away team? Each game has its own weekend page.

Where to eat

A local table before kickoff or a night out after.

Indigenous

Indígena by Owamni

Game, seafood and shareable plates rooted in Indigenous ingredients.

Details & address

Use the separate Guthrie Theater entrance; this is the current 2026 location.

806 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN

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Seasonal American

Spoon and Stable

Upper Midwest seasonality and French technique in a former stable.

Details & address

Build the non-game evening around a reservation.

211 North First Street, Minneapolis, MN

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Burgers

Red Cow North Loop

Burgers and beer for a relaxed group meal.

Details & address

Check current kitchen service if the game ends late.

208 N 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

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Cafe and bakery

Alma Cafe

House pastries, coffee and sandwiches for the morning after.

Details & address

Across the river; a separate outing, not next door to the stadium.

528 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN

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American

Hell’s Kitchen

An independent downtown stop to keep breakfast or lunch in the city plan.

Details & address

Check the current menu and service before choosing a time.

80 South 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN

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Steak and seafood

Woolley’s Kitchen + Bar

A hotel-area dinner option for the return to Bloomington.

Details & address

Verify kitchen service after a late game.

7901 34th Avenue South, Bloomington, MN

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Beyond the stadium

Make more of the trip.

Add a night out or a pregame stop. These are ideas for your itinerary; check the date and book separately with the venue.

Night before the game

Night before the game · choose a game date

Ticket or reservation needed

Catch a play at the Guthrie

Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis

Build the evening around a theater performance in the Mill District, with the Guthrie's current season as your starting point.

Check the performance calendar for your actual evening; a show is not scheduled every night.

Before you go

Performance tickets are separate. Check the selected production's age guidance, running time and available seats with the theater.

Find a Guthrie performance
Ticket or reservation needed

Find your First Avenue show

First Avenue / 7th St Entry, Downtown Minneapolis

Look for a live set in the First Avenue Mainroom or the neighboring 7th St Entry to give your trip a Minneapolis music night.

Check the show calendar for your date and the listing's doors and start times.

Before you go

Buy concert tickets separately and check age restrictions. The calendar also lists other venues; confirm the actual location before booking.

Browse shows & age policies

Before kickoff

Before kickoff · choose a game date

Check entry options

Join the Vikings plaza buildup

Medtronic Plaza and The Commons, outside U.S. Bank Stadium

Head to Medtronic Plaza for live entertainment and fan activities, or explore the tailgate games and food trucks at The Commons.

The team lists pregame activities beginning three hours before kickoff.

Before you go

Check the current game's access details and program. Food and drinks are separate purchases; leave time for stadium security and your gate.

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To the game and back

Choose a route from the area you’re staying in.

From Mill DistrictMill Districtwalk
Getting there
Walk at street level toward 401 Chicago Avenue; confirm the route from your hotel to your ticketed gate.
Getting back
Return on foot to your hotel along your planned street route.

North Loop dinners require a separate outing.

Route information Plan from this area
From North Loop & downtown westNorth Loop & downtown westtransit
Getting there
Reach a downtown Blue or Green Line station for U.S. Bank Stadium, or choose a street-level walk.
Getting back
Take a westbound downtown train or walk back; check current service before leaving.

More walking than Downtown East; do not assume a continuous open skyway.

Route information Plan from this area
From Bloomington Blue Line corridorBloomington Blue Line corridortransit
Getting there
Take a Minneapolis-bound Blue Line train to U.S. Bank Stadium from your hotel’s nearest station.
Getting back
Take the Blue Line toward Mall of America; check the last usable departure before choosing a postgame meal.

You are outside the downtown restaurant districts.

Route information Plan from this area

At U.S. Bank Stadium

Rail at the stadium

Blue and Green Line trains serve U.S. Bank Stadium station. Check both your outward and return trip, plus service alerts.

Stadium information
Clear bags

Vikings clear bags may be up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches; small clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Leave travel luggage at the hotel.

Stadium information
Tailgating passes

The published Vikings tailgating program sells season passes only, with no single-game passes. A normal parking space does not include tailgating rights.

Stadium information
Entry and assistance

NFL gates normally open two hours before the event. An adult changing table is listed in the family restroom at section 114. Contact stadium accessibility staff for your specific route.

Stadium information

Find your game & tickets

Use the team schedule for home dates and kickoff times.

Minnesota Vikings schedule

Useful things to know

Can I stay near the airport and take rail?

Yes. Choose a hotel near the Blue Line, ride to U.S. Bank Stadium, and check the final return train before planning a late dinner.

Can I buy a single-game Vikings tailgating pass?

The official program currently sells season passes only. Check other parking or hosted options independently.