U.S. Bank Stadium

Driving & Parking

• Driving
  • From I-35W Northbound (from the south)
    Take Exit 16A for the downtown exits. Follow the left two lanes straight toward 5th Avenue South, then turn right onto 6th Street South to access local stadium parking structures.
  • From I-35W Southbound (from the north)
    Take Exit 17B toward 11th Avenue. Stay in the right lane along the ramp, turn right onto 11th Avenue South, and proceed toward 6th Street South to reach the venue gates.
  • From I-94 Westbound (from the east)
    Take Exit 234B (7th Street). Follow the 7th Street South exit ramp straight toward Park Avenue, or use 11th Avenue South to navigate directly into the stadium perimeter.
  • From I-94 Eastbound (from the west)
    Take Exit 230 (4th Street North). Continue straight as the road transitions into 4th Street South, turn right onto 3rd Avenue South, and then turn left onto 6th Street South.
• Parking
  The stadium and team do not control any of the public parking around the stadium but the Stadium Parking Ramp (garage) is connected via the skyway to the stadium. Over 20,000 parking spaces exist between the stadium and Hennepin Ave, all within a 20 minute walk away. Fans can pre-purchase parking via the team's official parking partner (note, make sure you go to the Viking's website and not the stadium site to access the link). Tailgating is only allowed in 3 locations on the north side of the stadium and require purchasing specific season long tailgating passes. For supplies, Whole Foods Market offers organic groceries and prepared foods, and Trader Joe's is nearby. Lunds & Byerlys Northeast Minneapolis provides premium groceries, while Cub - Minneapolis Lake Street serves South Minneapolis. For beverages, Hennepin Lake Liquor Store has been family-owned since 1977, and Micky's Liquor offers a wide selection. Target provides general supplies.

Public Transit

• Light Rail (METRO)
  The Blue and Green Lines both serve the U.S. Bank Stadium Station. The Blue Line connects the Mall of America, MSP Airport, and areas to the south. The Green Line services downtown St. Paul, the University of Minnesota, and areas east. Park and Ride stations are available at 30th Avenue or Fort Snelling on the Blue Line
• Bus Routes
  Routes 3, 5, 7, 9, 14, 19, and 22 are the primary bus options to the stadium

Rideshare

• Pick-up and drop-off zones are located on 9th Avenue South between 6th Street South and 7th Street South, and on 3rd Street between Park Avenue and Portland Avenue. Surge pricing is common on game days. Post-game, expect increased wait times as thousands of fans exit simultaneously.

The Skyway system connects the stadium to numerous buildings throughout downtown via climate controlled walkways, essential during Minneapolis winters. While typically only open during work business hours it is extended when the Vikings are playing

The downtown Minneapolis area surrounding U.S. Bank Stadium offers a variety of pregame options, from sports bars to upscale restaurants. The Mill District, Warehouse District, and downtown core all have excellent choices within walking distance.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Day Block Brewery & Restaurant
  This downtown Minneapolis brewpub is known for scratch made pizzas, fresh ingredients, and creative flavor combinations. They brew their own beer on-site and offer a pregame happy hour, and Sunday brunch.
• The Local - Minneapolis
  This is a genuine Irish pub in downtown Minneapolis. It features cozy snugs, renowned Fish & Chips, and expertly poured pints. They're famous for Red Locks Irish Whiskey cocktails and proper pours.
• The Freehouse
  Located in the historic North Loop neighborhood, this buzzy brewpub serves both housemade & other beers plus a menu of gastropub fare in a slick space.
• The Monte Carlo
  This Minneapolis landmark is one of the oldest establishments in the warehouse district, featuring old school copper-and-brass bar and an extensive back bar. Famous for chicken wings and martinis, it's a classic supper club experience.
• W XYZ Minneapolis
  This is the hotel bar of the Aloft Minneapolis hotel. It's a modern open hotel lounge with sleek modern furniture, neon colors, an extensive cocktail selection, and flatscreens all around. It's less a bar and more a hotel lounge with a buzzy vibe.
• Tom's Watch Bar - Minneapolis
  This is the ultimate sports watching experience with 360° viewing, booming surround sound, and oversized screens so every seat is the best seat. They feature elevated sports bar fare, a large selection of tap beer, and creative cocktails.
• Boludo
  This Argentine restaurant brings a taste of Buenos Aires to Minneapolis. Known for empanadas and pizzas,.
• The Market At Malcolm Yards
  This is more than just a food hall, it's a vibrant culinary and social hub in the Twin Cities. With nine diverse kitchens serving bold flavors, a full bar mixing craft cocktails, and a self-pour tap wall, it's near the Prospect Park Green Line stop making it a great option for those who want to avoid busy downtown area bars and restaurants

Neighborhood Attractions

• Mill City Museum
  built within the ruins of what was once the world's largest flour mill. It offers interactive exhibits, the Flour Tower elevator, Water & Baking Labs, and rooftop views of the Mississippi River, St. Anthony Falls, and the Historic Stone Arch Bridge. The museum showcases Minneapolis's milling history and its impact on the city.
• First Avenue
  The epicenter of live music and entertainment in Minneapolis. One of the longest-running, independently-owned venues in the country, it's where Prince made his mark and where many famous artists got their start
• Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
  This garden features the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry fountain designed by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. This 30-by-52-by-13-foot sculpture is the centerpiece of the garden, which showcases more than 40 works from the Walker Art Center's collections. It's the largest urban sculpture park in the world.

• The Vikings Legacy Ship
  Anchoring the outdoor Medtronic Plaza near the west entrance, this structural landmark is modeled after a Norse longship. The installation integrates a 55-foot-tall curved LED marquee sail, an interactive dragon figurehead that plays synchronized light and sound effects, a local sports timeline exhibit, and thousands of fan-engraved commemorative bricks inset into the ship's deck.
• The Horn Monument
  Positioned on the public plaza near the main glass entry doors, this 107-foot-long contemporary steel installation features a mirror-polished finish configured into a double spiral to replicate the team’s game-day Gjallarhorn.
• The ETFE Roof
  The stadium's roof is made of ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) panels, creating a distinctive angular design that allows natural light to flood the field. The roof is one of the largest in the NFL and provides a unique visual experience.
• Glass Doors
  The stadium's massive glass doors can open to reveal downtown Minneapolis, providing a connection between the stadium and the city.
• Vikings Ring of Honor
  Displayed prominently the upper concourse fascia, circling the inner bowl of the stadium, this installation honors 29 franchise legends including players, coaches and front office members
• Concourse Graphics & Banners
  Large scale player banners and historical imagery line the main pedestrian concourses, supported by custom triangular frames engineered to resemble the geometric shape of sails on historic ships.
• Minnesota High School Helmet Wall
  Located on the main concourse behind Section 103 is an architectural display features over 300 illuminated, individual varsity football helmets representing every high school program in the Minnesota State High School League
• Metrodome Historical Markers
  Because U.S. Bank Stadium was built directly on the footprint of the old Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, two specific commemorative markers are embedded into the physical layout of the new facility to mark exact historical coordinates.
  • Metrodome Home Plate Plaque
    This brass plate is embedded directly into the concourse flooring on the Main Concourse near Section 143, right by the Purple Lobby entrance on the northwest side of the stadium. It marks the exact geographic spot where home plate sat from 1982 to 2013 for the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball teams.
  • Metrodome 50-Yard Line Plaque
    This marker is located inside the premium, field-level Delta Sky360° Club (accessible to luxury ticket holders along the Vikings' sideline). It is embedded in the floor at the exact center point of the club lounge, marking where the 50-yard line of the Metrodome field once intersected with the old stadium's seating bowl.

• Vikings Voyage
  Located on the 200 level directly above the main Locker Room Team Store. On game days, this interactive fan environment functions as a pre-booked hospitality venue. The space opens 2 hours before kickoff and closes at game time, containing football simulators, automated fan exhibits, private buffets, and separate restroom facilities.
• Truss Bar
  A specialized all-inclusive space built directly adjacent to one of the main structural steel trusses within the stadium's upper architectural framework.
• Delta Sky360° Club
  A field level lounge located on the home sideline directly adjacent to the team locker room. The space features a patio directly behind the player bench and contains glass windows allowing ticket holders to view players entering and exiting the tunnel.
• Polaris Club
  Positioned on the lower tier north sideline between the 30-yard lines. It features floor-to-ceiling windows along the north facade looking out toward the Mill District, with the club seating track located 41 feet from the playing field.
• Medtronic Club
  Located on the lower tier home sideline directly above the Delta Sky360° Club sections. This space serves as an enclosed private lounge with integrated media displays and private entry gates.
• Mystic Lake’s Club Purple
  A premium hospitality zone positioned on the 200 level of the stadium. The footprint features three distinct ticket options (lounge couches, loge boxes, and club seats), an interior lounge with three fully serviced bars, private restrooms, and an outdoor observation deck equipped with a fire pit facing the downtown skyline.
  • Club Purple Couches
    Semi-private, designated seating clusters located inside Club Purple that accommodate groups of 6 to 12 guests. These spaces provide dedicated, couch side beverage service and access to upscale buffet counters.
• Lumen Lodge
  A club lounge area situated on the upper concourse tiers that features self-contained concession counters and dedicated beverage stations directly behind the seating rows.
• Club Gold & Sukup Club
  Mid-level premium seating sections positioned on the 200-level sidelines. Club Gold operates on the north sideline directly above the Polaris Club, while the Sukup Club is positioned on the south sideline directly above the Medtronic Club.
• Loft Suites
  Positioned between the upper concourse and the lower club levels along the stadium sidelines. These units feature an open floor plan layout with internal dining areas and dedicated leather seating tracks facing the playing field.
• Turf Suites
  Located directly at field level along the team sidelines and player benches. These spaces feature private field level viewing patios and grant guests admission to the adjacent Delta Sky360° Club, which provides direct views of the primary player tunnel.
• Touchdown Suites
  Field-level suites situated directly behind the East end zone. Guests in these sections receive full access to the Delta Sky360° Club amenities and field-level corridor pathways.
• Valhalla Suites
  The lowest non-field level suites in the venue, positioned on the home sideline behind the team bench. Ticket holders have access to the private Founders Lounge located immediately behind the suite entryways.

• Signature Items
  The stadium features a giant pretzel with beer cheese dipping sauce from The Rabbit Hole, and a 10-inch long "big stick" pretzel. Gallant Tiger offers gourmet, crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (Section 129). Union Hmong Kitchen features the Meeka Burger, Banh Mi Brat, and Hot Tots. Local vendors are featured throughout the stadium.
• Value Items
  Traditional hot dogs ($5.75), peanuts ($6), cheeseburgers ($9.25), and loaded nachos ($14.50) are available throughout. Pepsi products are the beverage of choice at $5.19, or $8.39 for souvenir size.
• Drinks
  Craft beer options include Minnesota favorites like Surly's "Before I Die" lager. The Blue Line Bar and Cocktails on Tap Bar offer an array of mixed drinks and specialty draft beers. All concourses have concession stands with beer, wine, and cocktails.

Specialty Food

• Gallant Tiger (Section 129)
  Features a menu centered around gourmet, crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
• Union Hmong Kitchen (Section 101)
  Run by Chef Yia Vang, this location serves Hmong-style specialty sliders.
• Nashville Coop (Section 121)
  Serves Nashville-style hot chicken tenders paired with seasoned fries.
• Parlour Bar (Section 118)
  Serves the signature Parlour smashburger.

Standard Stadium Fare

• Main Concourse Grills
  Traditional hot dogs, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, bratwurst, cheese curds, and loaded nachos are distributed across all levels.

Bars & Craft Beer

• Surly Brewing Co
  The stadium features local craft options, including Surly's "Before I Die" lager, packaged specifically for game days.
• Blue Line Bar (Section 110)
  Provides a full-service liquor selection, mixed cocktails, and specialty draft beers.
• Cocktails on Tap Bar
  Features batched, draft-pour premium cocktails distributed along the main concourse walkways.