Minnesota Vikings
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- Capacity
- 66,655
- Roof
- Fixed Roof
- Surface
- UBU Speed Series S5-M
- Opened
- 2016
- Tickets
- $55+
- Parking
- $20+
- Beer
- $9+
- Food
- $6+
- Est. total
- $90+
Against the other 31 NFL stadiums, U.S. Bank Stadium is the 17th cheapest game day: 16th for tickets, joint 14th for parking and joint 23rd for food and drink, compared on market ticket medians and published lot and menu prices in US dollars. See the full ranking.
Prices are estimates. See our methodology.
What to Expect
U.S. Bank Stadium rises above downtown Minneapolis with its angular, ship-prow design and massive translucent ETFE roof panels that flood the interior with natural light while keeping the environment fully enclosed and climate-controlled. Opened in 2016, it replaced the Metrodome and immediately became one of the most architecturally striking venues in the NFL. Game days in Minneapolis revolve around the SKOL chant, a thunderous, synchronized clapping ritual borrowed from Icelandic soccer that shakes the stadium before kickoff. The Gjallarhorn, a massive Viking horn, blasts before the game begins and after every touchdown. Purple-clad fans create an electric atmosphere inside the dome, and the translucent roof creates a unique natural lighting effect that makes afternoon games feel almost outdoor.
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Game Day
Arrive no less than 2 hours before kickoff. US Bank Stadium opens 2 hours prior and it's worth wandering around when it's less crowded, especially your first time.
Tailgating is only in certain designated parking lots near the stadium. You need a pass but the scene is good. Worst case just park somewhere else, bring a 12-pack and roam the tailgate lots.
If the stadium lots are gone, there are over 20,000 spaces between here and Hennepin Avenue, all inside a twenty-minute walk.
Parking & Directions
Park somewhere else and take the light rail. Closest parking ramps are $10-15. After the game Uber was only $23 including surge.
There are plenty of options for pregame drinks and food within walking distance of the stadium no matter what the weather. Check the Vikings website for the bag information before you go.
Both METRO Blue and Green Lines stop at U.S. Bank Stadium Station.
Food & Drinks
The pregame DJ show gets extremely loud - pack earplugs. The food is solid for stadium food though. Try Kramarczuk's or Revival Chicken - best options in the building by far.
Minnesota craft beer is excellent. Look for Surly Furious, Summit Extra Pale Ale, and Indeed Day Tripper at stadium bars.
Wild rice soup and walleye sandwich are uniquely Minnesota items you won't find at other NFL stadiums.
Seating
Not a bad seat in the house. One big difference is being on the main concourse vs the upper concourse. The main concourse has better food options and more variety by far.
The clubs are stacked in pairs by side: Polaris at field level on the north with Club Gold above it, Medtronic on the south with Sukup above that. Picking a club picks a side.
The Delta Sky360 Club sits beside the Vikings locker room and has a field-level patio behind the team bench.
Know Before You Go
- Bag policy
U.S. Bank Stadium permits clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags, and clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection at a designated gate.
- Gate opening
U.S. Bank Stadium gates open two hours before kickoff for NFL games.
- Venue payments
U.S. Bank Stadium does not accept cash and takes cards and contactless payments such as Apple Pay.
- Re-entry
Guests may not exit and re-enter U.S. Bank Stadium with the same ticket.
In an emergency, speak to a Guest Experience representative or Security supervisor before leaving; any exception must be authorized at the gate.
Guides for U.S. Bank Stadium
- Game Day Guide
7 steps from arrival to kickoff, and 22 venue rules checked against official sources. Where the tailgate happens, the lot rules, and what to bring.
- Parking & Directions
2 lots and garages with distances and entry routes, from $20. Or leave the car: the cheapest way in is Minneapolis Skyway, free.
- Food & Drinks
13 concession stands and 22 items researched from the venue's own menus, cheapest food $6 and drink $5.
- Seating Guide
9 seating areas at U.S. Bank Stadium, with the level names printed on the ticket.
- Cost Calculator
Build a total for your own party using U.S. Bank Stadium's stored figures.
How We Checked This Page
Every section below names the source it was read from and the day it was read. Where we could not reach a published figure, the page says so rather than presenting an estimate as a checked fact.
- Venue facts
Wikipedia / Official Venue Page
- Ticket prices
Secondary market medians (SeatGeek/StubHub 2025-26)
- Food prices
U.S. Bank Stadium 2026: hot dog $5.75, tater tots $5.50, peanuts $6, cheeseburger $9.25, loaded nachos $14.50, Pepsi $5.19, bratwurst $8; domestic and craft beers start in the $9 range
- Drink prices
U.S. Bank Stadium 2026: hot dog $5.75, tater tots $5.50, peanuts $6, cheeseburger $9.25, loaded nachos $14.50, Pepsi $5.19, bratwurst $8; domestic and craft beers start in the $9 range
- Venue policies
Current U.S. Bank Stadium A-Z, safety, accessibility, and concessions pages plus Minnesota Vikings ticketing and parking guidance reviewed for all structured venue-policy topics.
Not yet checked against a published source
These figures are estimates. Most venues no longer publish the numbers behind them (concession and ticket pricing moved to dynamic marketplaces), so we hold them as estimates rather than dating them as verified.
- Parking prices: Never checked against a published rate: the venue's parking page, read 2026-09-05, publishes none: the page gives a six-hour opening and no figure, and the stadium runs no lots of its own. The 2026-07-27 figures were compiled from third-party listings (was: "U.S. Bank Stadium 2026: the stadium does not run its own parking; the skyway-connected Stadium Parking Ramp is $20-$40 on game days, other downtown ramps at market rates").