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.

Specialty Food

• Lord Fletcher’s
  (Section 101) A stadium outpost of the Lake Minnetonka favorite, serving walleye fingers with chips for a distinctly Minnesota meal.
• Steak & Cheese
  (Sections 107, 334) Cheesesteak sandwiches built around sliced steak and melted cheese.
• O’Cheese
  (Section 109) A grilled cheese stop for a warm, cheesy comfort food sandwich.
• Mac Truck Mac & Cheese
  (Section 111) A dedicated mac and cheese stand serving a hearty alternative to the usual stadium sandwich.
• Curds & Cakes
  (Sections 114, 143, 310, 339) A stop for fried cheese curds, bringing a Minnesota fair favorite to game day.
• Rusty Taco
  (Sections 114, 207, 311) Street style tacos served in tortillas, offering a handheld meal with Mexican inspired flavors.
• Walking Taco
  (Sections 116, 238, 301, 324) Taco fillings and toppings piled into a bag of crunchy Doritos and eaten with a fork. The chip bag doubles as the bowl for this portable stadium snack.
• Parlour
  (Sections 118, 344) The Minneapolis burger favorite brings its signature smashburger to the stadium, with beef patties and melted American cheese.
• Nashville Coop
  (Section 121) A Twin Cities hot chicken specialist known for crispy chicken and Nashville inspired heat.
• Old Southern BBQ
  (Section 122) A barbecue stop featuring brisket mac and cheese topped with jalapeños and pickled onions.
• Wholesome Wanders
  (Section 122) A destination for vegan and gluten free friendly food, offering an alternative to traditional grill fare.
• Be Graceful
  (Sections Lower 143, 329) A concession option focused on gluten free and vegan food.
• EGGFLIP
  (Sections 208, 304) Korean inspired comfort food with offerings such as a Spam, egg and cheese sandwich and bulgogi nachos.
• Wit Love
  (Section 208) A Philly inspired sandwich concept centered on cheesesteaks.
• Birch’s on the Lake
  (Sections 214, 328) A stadium outpost of the restaurant in Long Lake, bringing its American comfort food style to game day.
• Roon’s Savory Cones
  (Section 214) Comfort food served in savory waffle cones. Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is a fan favorite.
• Soul Bowl
  (Sections 214, 317) Soul food inspired bowls featuring combinations such as hot honey chicken or jerk chicken over mac and cheese.
• Deez Philly’s
  (Section 325) A Minnesota take on the Philly cheesesteak, featuring steak, cheese, onions, peppers and mushrooms.
• Surly Smokehouse
  (Section 334) Barbecue from the Minneapolis brewery’s food concept, featuring a pork sandwich with slaw and hot sauce.
• Heritage Tea House & Wings
  (Section 344) A wing focused stop with savory sides such as fried broccoli and sweet potato fries.
• Hippo Pockets
  (Section 347) Filled tortilla pockets that turn a hearty meal into a handheld snack. Options include the original beef and cheese pocket and a cheesesteak pocket.

Stadium Classics

• MN Brat / MN Brat Dog
  (Sections 101, 348) Bratwurst and bratchos give this stand a sausage focused take on familiar game day food.
• PoppedCorn
  (Sections 101, 119, 315) A local snack concept known for gourmet popcorn and sweet treats such as fudge.
• North Star Grill
  (Sections 103, 124, 132, 304, 313, 328, 345) A broad selection of stadium staples, including cheeseburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, chicken tenders and fries. Gluten free buns are available upon request.
• The Kernel
  (Sections 103, 237) A popcorn stop for a familiar snack to carry back to your seat.
• Von Hanson’s Meats
  (Sections 103, 124, 237, 304, 317) The Minnesota meat market brings its bratwurst tradition to the stadium. Section 317 also features the MN Lao Brat, dressed with slaw, herbs, spicy sour sauce and chicharrones.
• Redzone Grill
  (Sections 106, 112, 130, 131) A grill serving cheeseburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, chicken tenders and fries, along with snacks such as popcorn and pretzels.
• Pothole Pizza
  (Sections 114, 238, 307, 349) A pizza stop for an easy game day meal.
• Cheetos Popcorn
  (Sections 116, 311) A cheesy popcorn snack with the familiar flavor of Cheetos.
• Nachos
  (Section 117) A dedicated nacho stop for a crunchy, cheesy stadium snack.
• Tender Lovin’ Chix
  (Section 121) Crispy chicken tenders with a comfort food twist. The Rush Hour pairs four tenders with fried rice and yum yum sauce.
• 1st and Fry
  (Sections 129, 143, 310, 339) Fried stadium favorites including chicken tenders, French fries and cheese curds.
• Schweigert’s Hot Dogs
  (Sections 131, 317) Classic hot dogs from a brand that began in North Minneapolis in 1937. Its longstanding Minnesota roots make this a local take on an essential stadium meal.
• Endzone Grill
  (Section Lower 141) A grill in the west end zone serving burgers, bratwurst, chicken tenders and fries, with comfort food options such as mac and cheese.
• Minnesota’s Original Brat Dogs
  (Sections Lower 143, 333, 345) Bratwurst gets the corn dog treatment for a Minnesota fair inspired meal. Apple fries with cinnamon sugar and caramel add a sweet option.
• The Rabbit Hole
  (Section 230) Oversized snacks made for a substantial bite or sharing, including a giant pretzel with cheese dip and an extra large mozzarella stick.
• Tostitos Nachos
  (Section 231) Tortilla chips and cheese anchor this familiar nacho stop.
• Official Fried Chicken
  (Sections 238, 313) Fried chicken favorites including tenders, a chicken sandwich and hot honey chicken with waffles.
• Top Dog
  (Section 341) A straightforward hot dog stop for a classic game day bite.

Dessert

• Maui Wowi
  (Section 101, DTE Plaza) A tropical smoothie concept for a fruity frozen drink.
• Original Hockey Mom Brownies
  (Sections 111, 130, 359) A Minnesota brownie specialist offering rich chocolate treats, with gluten free options for brownie lovers.
• Dirty Soda Shoppe
  (Section 118) Sweet soda creations with flavored additions, including Starry Night, Root Beer Mayhem and Toffee Surprise.
• Cold Stone Creamery
  (Section 130) An ice cream stop for a cold, creamy game day treat.
• Dippin’ Dots
  (Sections 130, 307) The classic "Ice Cream of the Future", served as an easy dessert to enjoy from your seat.
• Karla’s Sweet Treats
  (Sections 214, 328) Mini donuts bring a fairground favorite to the stadium.
• T-Rex Cookie
  (Section 237; also Mobile Bike) A Minnesota cookie company known for oversized cookies with generous portions and bold flavors.
• Love You Cookie
  (Section 346) A local cookie stop for a sweet finish to your stadium meal.

Craft Beer

Cans of craft beer are available at many of the food stands around the stadium, though selection can vary. Additionally, craft beer can be found at the following locations.

• Walk Thru Bru
  (Sections 101, 208, 333) A grab and go beer market featuring a mix of craft and domestic can options.
• Full Service Bars
  (Sections 101, 110, 114, 119, 130, 138, 301, 326) These bar locations offer canned craft beer alongside their broader beverage selections. Look for bar names such as Headwaters, Crown Royal, Absolut, Vizzy, Fireball and Bacardi.
• Bru Thru
  (Section 102) A beverage stop offering canned craft beer and domestic beer.
• Craft Mylo
  (Sections 103, 121, 131, 343, 349, 360) Beer focused concession stands offering canned craft selections, with packaged snacks such as peanuts and pretzels.
• Leinenkugel’s
  (Sections 103, 114, 301, 310, 343) Branded beer stands featuring Leinenkugel’s selections.
• Redzone Grill
  (Section 106) The Polaris west Redzone location offers canned craft beer alongside its grill menu.
• Hy-Vee Beverage Market
  (Sections 116, 136) A beverage market for a quick drink purchase including canned craft beer options.
• Field Cold Beer
  (Sections 116, 124, 310, 320) A convenient beer stop for fans looking for a cold stadium beer.
• Drink MKT
  (Sections 119, 318, 335) A beverage market offering a convenient drink stop, with canned craft beer options.
• Miller Time Bar
  (Section 314) A full service bar that also features craft options.
• Vizzy Beer Cart
  (Section 332) A hard seltzer alternative for fans seeking a fruit flavored drink instead of beer.

Cocktails & Liquor

• Full Service Bars
  (Sections 101, 110, 114, 116, 119, 124, 130, 138, Lower 140, 208, 231, 301, 314, 326, 346) Full bars throughout the stadium carry different beverage branding, including Absolut, Bacardi, Crown Royal, Fireball, Patrón and Pendleton. These are stops for mixed drinks and spirits.
• Liquor Portables
  (Sections 309, 342) Portable liquor stands provide additional places to pick up a mixed drink, including the Crown branded location at Section 342.
• Minneapolis Cocktail Co.
  (Section 336) A dedicated cocktail stop featuring mixed drinks and cocktails on tap.

Wine

Wine is available at selected full service bars and Redzone beverage counters.

• Redzone Grill
  (Sections 106, 112, 130, 131) Wine is available at the Polaris and Medtronic Redzone beverage counters.
• Full Service Bars
  (Sections 110, 114, 130, 138, 301, 314, 326) These bar locations offer wine alongside their other beverages.

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions. No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.