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University of Minnesota Athletics
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Gophers to Host Open Practice on August 2 at Huntington Bank Stadium
7/16/2025 5:34:00 PM | Football
Minnesota will also host its annual diaper drive and oar collection at the Saturday open practice
The University of Minnesota football team will host F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day on Saturday, Aug. 2. The popular event is free to the public and coincides with Minnesota's 6:00 p.m. open practice at Huntington Bank Stadium.Â
Fans are encouraged to park in Maroon, Gold, or Victory Lots (hourly rates). There is ongoing construction near campus, so fans should plan accordingly and give themselves plenty of travel time.Â
Fans will enter the stadium through Gate E on the southwest side and will be able to view practice from sections 139-142. Gate E will open at 5:30 p.m.Â
Minnesota will also host its annual diaper drive as part of F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day and fans are encouraged to bring disposable diapers and wipes. Those diapers and wipes will then be donated to the Diaper Bank of Minnesota, which provides diapers and wipes to families in need through partner agencies in the Twin Cities.
Fans are also encouraged to bring a decorated oar to F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day. These customized oars will be added to the inside of Huntington Bank Stadium as they adorn the tunnel that connects the Gopher locker room to the field. These inspirational oars are the final images the Gophers see before taking the field and help connect the community and state with Gopher football.
Diapers and oars will be collected near Gate E prior to fans entering the stadium.Â
Concessions will be available as well and will offer hot dogs, various ice cream treats, brats and popcorn. Soda, water, beer, wine and seltzers will also be available for purchase.
Fans are encouraged to park in Maroon, Gold, or Victory Lots (hourly rates). There is ongoing construction near campus, so fans should plan accordingly and give themselves plenty of travel time.Â
Fans will enter the stadium through Gate E on the southwest side and will be able to view practice from sections 139-142. Gate E will open at 5:30 p.m.Â
Minnesota will also host its annual diaper drive as part of F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day and fans are encouraged to bring disposable diapers and wipes. Those diapers and wipes will then be donated to the Diaper Bank of Minnesota, which provides diapers and wipes to families in need through partner agencies in the Twin Cities.
Fans are also encouraged to bring a decorated oar to F.A.M.I.L.Y. Day. These customized oars will be added to the inside of Huntington Bank Stadium as they adorn the tunnel that connects the Gopher locker room to the field. These inspirational oars are the final images the Gophers see before taking the field and help connect the community and state with Gopher football.
Diapers and oars will be collected near Gate E prior to fans entering the stadium.Â
Concessions will be available as well and will offer hot dogs, various ice cream treats, brats and popcorn. Soda, water, beer, wine and seltzers will also be available for purchase.
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