Minnesota Golden Gophers road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Huntington Bank Stadium
Nearest major airport is Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) — about 8 mi / 11 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Minnesota Golden Gophers play?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers play home games at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
What airport do you fly into for a Minnesota Golden Gophers game?
Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) is the closest major airport, about 8 miles (13 km) from Huntington Bank Stadium — roughly 11 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Huntington Bank Stadium?
Game-day parking starts around $15–25 USD. Campus ramps and lots (Washington Ave, Fourth Street, Oak Street, Church Street) sell gameday parking; the State Fairgrounds lot S108 in St. Paul allows tailgating and ha…
How do you get to Huntington Bank Stadium without a car?
Metro Green Line stops at Stadium Village station right beside campus, and the free St. Paul Gopher Football Shuttle runs every ~10 minutes from three hours pre-kick until about an hour after.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Huntington Bank Stadium fan guide
Best seats
Students take the closed east end and the upper-level end zone; sideline sections give the best view.
Parking
Campus ramps and lots (Washington Ave, Fourth Street, Oak Street, Church Street) sell gameday parking; the State Fairgrounds lot S108 in St. Paul allows tailgating and has a free shuttle. Tailgate lots open six hours before kickoff, no earlier than 7 a.m. ($15–25)
Getting there
Metro Green Line stops at Stadium Village station right beside campus, and the free St. Paul Gopher Football Shuttle runs every ~10 minutes from three hours pre-kick until about an hour after.
Bar scene
Stadium Village and Dinkytown bars are steps from campus, and lots are popular for tailgating.
Pre-game bars
- Stub & Herbs — Since 1939; Stadium Village
- Sally's Saloon & Eatery — Stadium Village sports bar
Insider tips
- Ride Green Line to Stadium Village
- Clear bag max 12x6x12 inches
- Gates open 90 minutes early
📺 Where to watch the Golden Gophers
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🧳 Make a trip of it — Minneapolis
Lakes, a strong arts scene and skyway-warm winters.
- North Loop — The city's hottest dining district.
- Walker Art Center — Contemporary art + the Sculpture Garden (Spoonbridge).
- Minnehaha Falls — A 53-ft waterfall in the city.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Minneapolis: Minnesota Wild · Minnesota Timberwolves · Minnesota Vikings · Minnesota Twins · Minnesota Lynx · Minnesota Frost
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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