Tailgating at U.S. Bank Stadium

Getting in

Light rail

METRO Blue and Green lines stop at U.S. Bank Stadium Station, just northwest of the stadium.

Tailgate lots

Season passes only, through Interstate Parking. One space plus the 6 feet behind it; vehicles must fit a 9 x 18 stall.

Skyway garage

The parking garage north of 4th Street connects to the stadium by skyway. Skyway hours vary by event.

Prepaid

Downtown lots and ramps through ParkWhiz, the Vikings' parking partner. Lots typically open 6 hours before an event.

Bus / RV

No buses or RVs in the tailgate lots. Charter buses park on 7th Street South with a City of Minneapolis permit.

Rideshare

Pickup and drop-off on 10th Avenue South between 6th and 7th Streets.

Accessible

Accessible parking in every surrounding lot and ramp, and a drop-off on 10th Avenue South between 6th and 7th Streets.

Official parking map: usbankstadium.com/plan-your-visit/stadium-maps

Getting out

1. Take the light rail. U.S. Bank Stadium Station is right outside. Check Metro Transit for postgame service.
2. Use the skyway. Parked in the connected garage? Walk out indoors. Hours vary by event.
3. Rideshare from 10th Avenue South. Pickup is between 6th and 7th Streets, on the south side of the stadium.

Skip this: Drive out at the final whistle. Pass holders have up to 3 hours after the game, or until midnight. Stay at your tailgate and let the streets empty first.

The rules

Grills

Stadium policy: gas grills, propane up to 20 lbs, no charcoal or wood fires. The Vikings' lot rules also allow charcoal; check your pass.

Alcohol

Legal drinking age only. No kegs, drinking-game gear or common-source containers.

Tents

Allowed if they don't block spaces or aisles. No stakes, and 8 x 8 max in the Vikings' lots.

Your space

One space and the 6 feet behind it. No saving spots, and travel aisles stay clear.

Who's allowed

Season tailgate pass holders. There are no single-game passes.

Not allowed

Glass of any kind, drones and kites, couches, deep fryers, pets except service animals, selling anything.

When it ends

3 hours after the game or midnight, whichever comes first.

Bags at the gate

Clear, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches (clear backpacks OK), a 1-gallon freezer bag, or a small clutch.

Gates open

About 2 hours before kickoff. The stadium is cashless inside.

Official pages

• U.S. Bank Stadium tailgating policy: usbankstadium.com/guest-services/tailgating
• Vikings tailgating lots: vikings.com/stadium/tailgating
• Vikings pregame fan tailgate: vikings.com/stadium/pre-game-fan-tailgate
• Vikings A to Z guide: vikings.com/stadium/a-to-z
• U.S. Bank Stadium directions and parking: usbankstadium.com/plan-your-visit/directions