Home of: The Minnesota Vikings (NFC North)
Opened in 2016 on the former site of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, U.S. Bank Stadium is an indoor venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Serving as the home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and host to early season college baseball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, it stands as the first indoor NFL stadium built since Detroit's Ford Field in 2002. Designed by architectural firm HKS, the facility draws inspiration from Nordic vernacular architecture. Its distinctive structure features glazed entrances with giant pivoting doors, glass wall panels offering downtown Minneapolis views, and a slanted roof that safely directs heavy snow into a heated gutter draining toward the nearby Mississippi River.
Covering 240,000 square feet, its roof utilizes 60% clear ETFE plastic—the largest of its kind in North America—allowing abundant natural light while sheltering you from rain, snow, and winter cold. Recognized by The Athletic in 2023 as the top venue in the NFL, the stadium features high-ranking synthetic turf and typically seats 66,860 guests, with expandable capacity up to 73,000. Having hosted major national events like Super Bowl LII, the ESPN X Games, and the 2019 NCAA Final Four, this impressive landmark offers an exceptional setting for sports fans.
What to see at U.S. Bank Stadium
- North America's largest ETFE clear plastic skylit roof spanning 240,000 square feet
- Nordic-inspired architecture featuring giant pivoting doors and downtown Minneapolis views
- Home stadium of the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Golden Gophers early season baseball
- Host venue for historic major events including Super Bowl LII, ESPN X Games, and the NCAA Final Four
- Top-rated synthetic turf playing surface with a seating capacity of 66,860 expandable to 73,000
Stadium tours & game day
Take advantage of the climate-controlled indoor environment to comfortably watch events while natural light filters through the transparent ETFE roof and wall panels.
How long: 2-4 hours (game day) · Best time: Game day or major event days
How to get there & what’s nearby
U.S. Bank Stadium is easy to reach on game days and by Minneapolis’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Minneapolis travel guide.
U.S. Bank Stadium in pictures
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