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Upcoming events at U.S. Bank Stadium
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Your U.S. Bank Stadium seat decision in 30 seconds
For the best football view, stay inside the 20s on either of the two lower tiers, 15 rows or more from the field, so you see over the players crowding the sideline. To be near the Minnesota Vikings themselves, choose the south sideline, where the home bench is. For value, take the 300 level on either sideline: the view is complete, and because the roof keeps out the cold, the highest row is as comfortable in December as the bottom.
The stadium seats about 66,200, expandable to 73,000. Counts vary a little by source: 66,202 in one place on Wikipedia, about 66,860 in another.
The 100s, 200s and 300s, explained
The bowl has three numbered tiers, the 100s nearest the field, the 200s in the middle and the 300s on top, with 131 suites in between.
100 level
The lower bowl circles the field. The Vikings bench sits on the south sideline backed by the Delta Sky360 Club, a patio right at field level; the visiting team is across the field on the north side. The team describes the TCL Club as the closest seats to the sideline in the NFL, about 41 feet away. Two Red Zone Clubs, one at each end, take lower-level seats from the goal line out to the 20.
200 level
Most club seating lives here. The south (Vikings) side stacks the Sukup Club over the Medtronic Club at field level. Opposite, the Polaris Club is at the bottom with Club Gold overhead.
300 level
The upper deck: the most affordable way in, with the whole field below and the translucent roof above.
Seats to pick for a Vikings game
- South sideline, 100 level: behind the home bench, where demand is highest.
- Between the 20s, row 15 and up, 100 or 200 level: the best angle for watching plays unfold.
- North sideline: the same geometry as the south, looking back across at the home bench and often less competition for tickets.
- 300-level sidelines: full-field value with no weather penalty.
The NFL season runs September into early January, with preseason games in August.
Seats to skip and concert setups
- Low end-zone rows: great at one goal line, poor at the other, where you lean on the screens.
- Front rows behind a bench: a wall of players, coaches and staff stands between you and the field.
- 300-level corners: long, angled views. Treat them as an inexpensive way into the building, not a viewing seat.
Concerts
Concert tours turn the turf into a floor seating area and typically put the stage at one end, which takes the sections behind it out of play or sells them as limited view. A raised lower-bowl seat looking at the stage usually tops a seat in the rear half of the floor, and side sections close to the stage lift you above the heads in front. Every tour is different, so open the event's own map before buying.
Arriving by rail, skyway, car or rideshare
Few NFL stadiums are this easy to reach by train. Both METRO light rail lines, Blue and Green, serve a station named for the stadium. The Vikings also recommend the Northstar commuter train, and the enclosed downtown skyways connect to the building and stay open for all events.
- Ramps and lots: the nearby facilities (the 511 Ramp and its surface lot, the 1010, Downtown East and HCMC ramps, and the Stadium Parking Garage) require a permit on Vikings game days.
- Single-game parking: reserve ahead through ParkWhiz, the team's parking partner.
- Tailgating: available only with a season pass. The team runs its own tailgate, with food trucks, at The Commons park next door.
- Rideshare and taxis: rideshare cars load on 10th Avenue South, 6th to 7th Street, and cabs wait along the east curb of Park Avenue South, 5th to 6th Street.
Ramps and rates change by season and event; see the Vikings parking information before you go.
Clear bags, gates and paying inside
For 2026 Vikings games, the league's clear-bag rule applies (a clear bag is see-through plastic, vinyl or PVC). Each fan gets one see-through bag of 12 by 6 by 12 inches or less, or a gallon freezer bag, and may add a clutch no bigger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Leave backpacks, drawstring cinch bags, coolers and larger purses behind; medical bags get a case-by-case review. Non-Vikings events set a 12-by-6-by-12-inch ceiling and also ban backpacks, briefcases, coolers and hard containers. Confirm the rules on the stadium's current policy before you go.
- Gates: Ecolab on the north side, Legacy on the west at Medtronic Plaza, the two 3M gates on the south, CFMOTO and the skyway door on the northwest, and Ticketmaster on the east.
- Tickets: for Vikings games, your phone is your ticket, through the team app.
- Payment: cashless, so carry a card or phone wallet.
- Pregame: the plaza outside opens 3 hours ahead of kickoff before every Vikings game.
Accessible seating is offered on every level, and family restrooms are located around the concourses. Reserved Seat backs every order with a 100% guarantee.
Metrodome to glass roof: the stadium's story
After 32 seasons (1982–2013) in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, the Vikings played two years outdoors at the University of Minnesota while the new stadium rose on the Metrodome site. HKS of Dallas designed it, and it cost about 1.06 billion dollars. The steeply pitched roof, inspired by Nordic vernacular buildings, is shaped to shed heavy snow, and roughly 240,000 square feet of the surface is ETFE, a translucent plastic film that lets daylight in. Giant pivoting doors line the glass entrances.
- Minneapolis Miracle (January 2018): a last-snap touchdown that knocked the New Orleans Saints out of the playoffs.
- Super Bowl LII: played here on February 4, 2018.
- X Games: held in 2018 and again in 2019.
- Men's Final Four (April 2019): drew 72,711, still the building's largest crowd.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers play baseball and softball here. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority owns the building, and ASM Global operates it.
Frequently asked questions
Which side is the Vikings sideline at U.S. Bank Stadium?
The Vikings use the south side, with the Delta Sky360 Club patio right behind their bench; visitors are on the north side.
Are 300-level seats at U.S. Bank Stadium worth buying?
On the sidelines, yes. They show the whole field, and the climate-controlled building keeps the upper deck as comfortable as the lower bowl. The corners are the weakest 300-level seats.
Is U.S. Bank Stadium indoors?
Yes. The roof is fixed and mostly ETFE, a see-through film, so the bowl stays heated and enclosed while daylight comes in.
What bags are allowed at Vikings games?
As of 2026, one see-through bag of 12 by 6 by 12 inches or less, or a gallon freezer bag, plus a clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Confirm the rule before you go.
How many fans does U.S. Bank Stadium hold?
Roughly 66,200 in the standard football setup, with room to expand to 73,000. The 2019 Final Four set the record at 72,711.
Can you buy a single-game tailgating pass for the Vikings?
No. Tailgating is sold by season pass only, though the team's food-truck tailgate at The Commons is open to fans.