University of Minnesota Athletics
The Official Kids Club of Golden Gopher Athletics
MEMBERSHIPS
WHAT DOES A 2025-26 PACKAGE INCLUDE?
Goldy's Kids Club memberships have TONS of benefits! Benefits include everything from a member packet to free and discounted tickets to exclusive opportunities and more!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2025-26 BENEFITS
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2025-26 BENEFITS
FANATICS GEAR DISCOUNTS
Check your email or GKC member packet for an exclusive discount code to receive 15% off gear at Fanatics!
PASSPORT CARDS ARE BACK!
Bring your Gopher Sports Passport Card to events and collect stickers, as stickers are collected, prizes can be redeemed!
GOPHER ACTIVITIES
Your hub for coloring sheets, word finds and more digital puzzles!
GKC MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Do you want a chance to be featured as our GKC Member of the Month? Fill out this form for a chance to win! Winners will be chosen from September-May and will be contacted via email before appearing in the monthly newsletter.
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
These events are just a glimpse of all the upcoming fun with Gopher Athletics! Check the latest monthly newsletter for more information or view each sport's full promotional schedule by clicking the button below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are there any restrictions on who can be a Goldy's Kids Club member?
Yes, Goldy's Kids Club memberships are only available to youth aged 13 and under.
What's new with a 2025-26 Goldy's Kids Club membership?
2025-26 Memberships Include:
An additional benefit to GKC Members this season is the ability to join official GKC Team Rosters at no additional cost! GKC Team Rosters are available for each of the 22 sports at the University of Minnesota and members can opt into as many or as little as they'd like. By joining a GKC Team Roster, members will receive extra communications and opportunities related exclusively to that sport. GKC Members are not required to join GKC Team Rosters.
What is the passport card?
The Gopher Sports Passport Card can be picked up from the marketing table during your first event of the 2025-26 season. Bring your passport card along to games throughout the season, stop by the marketing table and collect a sticker to redeem prizes. Prizes include:
To make a purchase, you can make payment via our online payment system.
To make a purchase via phone, please continue to call 1-800-U-GOPHER. A dedicated Gopher Fan Relations representative will assist you with your request Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
I need to change something about my order, what should I do?
Our Gopher Fan Relations team can adjust your order as long as you reach out to us in a timely manner. Call 1-800-U-GOPHER or send an email to GopherSports@umn.edu and let us know how we can help you with your order. Make sure you have your gophersports.com customer number ready before contacting us.
I just purchased my membership, when can I redeem my tickets?
After purchasing your membership you will receive a welcome email, monthly newsletters and Goldy's Kids Club promotional emails. These emails will contain a ticket link to access the free and discounted tickets made available to Goldy's Kids Club members throughout the 2025-26 school year.
I just purchased my membership, when will my package arrive?
We aim to mail all Goldy's Kids Club membership packets within 2-3 weeks of receiving the order. Member packages will be sent out beginning September 2, 2025. In the instance that you have not received your package, please call 1-800-U-GOPHER or send an email to GopherSports@umn.edu to let us know.
How long does my Goldy's Kids Club membership last?
All 2025-26 Goldy's Kids Club memberships will be valid throughout the academic year only (August-May). Members can start to redeem many of their benefits immediately upon payment of their membership using their gophersports.com customer number.
How will I find out about all of the upcoming GKC activities, contests, and events?
As a member of Goldy's Kids Club, you will receive an email newsletter every month (September-May). This email will detail all of the upcoming membership opportunities and activities so you can make plans in advance.
How do I take advantage of my discount at the Fanatics team shop?
Goldy's Kids Club members will a receive a 15% off discount code for the Golden Gophers Fan Shop via email after signing up. This code can be used at checkout through August 1, 2026.
Yes, Goldy's Kids Club memberships are only available to youth aged 13 and under.
What's new with a 2025-26 Goldy's Kids Club membership?
2025-26 Memberships Include:
- Membership packet (t-shirt, wall flag, credential and passport card)
- Free admission to all home events for 18 Gopher Athletic programs (excluding football, men's basketball, men's hockey and volleyball)
- Discounted admission at select events for football, men's basketball, men's hockey and volleyball
- Exclusive member-only opportunities (information about opportunities will be distributed via email)
- Exclusive 15% discount to the Golden Gophers Fan Shop (online only)
- Monthly newsletter (September - May)
- Access to downloadable activities and content
An additional benefit to GKC Members this season is the ability to join official GKC Team Rosters at no additional cost! GKC Team Rosters are available for each of the 22 sports at the University of Minnesota and members can opt into as many or as little as they'd like. By joining a GKC Team Roster, members will receive extra communications and opportunities related exclusively to that sport. GKC Members are not required to join GKC Team Rosters.
What is the passport card?
The Gopher Sports Passport Card can be picked up from the marketing table during your first event of the 2025-26 season. Bring your passport card along to games throughout the season, stop by the marketing table and collect a sticker to redeem prizes. Prizes include:
- 3 Stickers: Gophers pop-it ball
- 6 Stickers: GKC mini notebook
- 9 Stickers: Post-game Photo
- 12 Stickers: $5 Concessions Voucher
- 15 Stickers: You've hit the grand prize level! At the end of the 2025-26 season, we'll award our Top 5 members who attended the most events with a prize.
To make a purchase, you can make payment via our online payment system.
To make a purchase via phone, please continue to call 1-800-U-GOPHER. A dedicated Gopher Fan Relations representative will assist you with your request Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
I need to change something about my order, what should I do?
Our Gopher Fan Relations team can adjust your order as long as you reach out to us in a timely manner. Call 1-800-U-GOPHER or send an email to GopherSports@umn.edu and let us know how we can help you with your order. Make sure you have your gophersports.com customer number ready before contacting us.
I just purchased my membership, when can I redeem my tickets?
After purchasing your membership you will receive a welcome email, monthly newsletters and Goldy's Kids Club promotional emails. These emails will contain a ticket link to access the free and discounted tickets made available to Goldy's Kids Club members throughout the 2025-26 school year.
I just purchased my membership, when will my package arrive?
We aim to mail all Goldy's Kids Club membership packets within 2-3 weeks of receiving the order. Member packages will be sent out beginning September 2, 2025. In the instance that you have not received your package, please call 1-800-U-GOPHER or send an email to GopherSports@umn.edu to let us know.
How long does my Goldy's Kids Club membership last?
All 2025-26 Goldy's Kids Club memberships will be valid throughout the academic year only (August-May). Members can start to redeem many of their benefits immediately upon payment of their membership using their gophersports.com customer number.
How will I find out about all of the upcoming GKC activities, contests, and events?
As a member of Goldy's Kids Club, you will receive an email newsletter every month (September-May). This email will detail all of the upcoming membership opportunities and activities so you can make plans in advance.
How do I take advantage of my discount at the Fanatics team shop?
Goldy's Kids Club members will a receive a 15% off discount code for the Golden Gophers Fan Shop via email after signing up. This code can be used at checkout through August 1, 2026.
MORE INFORMATION
▸ Call 1-800-U-GOPHER ▸ Email GopherSports@umn.edu ▸ In-Person Help: 3M Arena at Mariucci Ticket Office (M-F 9-4) Request Ticket Information →
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