Gopher Football at Huntington Bank Stadium - Event Information

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General Gameday Timeline

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Tailgate Lots Open
6 hours prior to kick-off (no earlier than 7 a.m.)
Huntington Bank Stadium Ticket Office Opens
3 hours prior to kick-off
Ski-U-March
2 hours & 45 mins. prior to kick-off (welcome the team near Gate C)
McNamara Alumni Center "Ski-U-Mania" Pregame Party
2 hours prior to kick-off
Gates Open
1 hour, 30 minutes prior to kick-off
*Enjoy "Gopher Hour" on the West Plaza with lower priced food & beverage options until 10:30am
Gopher Spirit Rally — 3M Arena at Mariucci Patio
1 hour prior to kick-off
Radio Pregame Show
1 hour prior to kick-off
Band Show On Field
20 minutes prior to kick-off
Kick-Off

*Timeline is subject to change

Parking / Transportation / Tailgating

Parking Map & Information

Day of Game Parking
Single game parking is credit card only and available on a first come first served basis at the following locations:

Oak Street Ramp - $30 (No Tailgating)
Church Street Garage - $30 (No Tailgating)
Washington Avenue Ramp - $30 (No Tailgating)
East River Road Garage - $15 (No Tailgating)
State Fairgrounds Lot S108 - St. Paul - $15 (Vehicle), $60 (RV) (Tailgating Permitted)

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Tailgating Hours

Weekends: Lots open 6 hours prior to game time but no earlier than 7 a.m.
Weekdays: Lots open 6 hours prior to game time but no earlier than 2 p.m.
Lots close 4 hours after the game ends or midnight, whichever is earlier

Prohibited Tailgating Items/Actions

Kegs, drinking game accessories, and large quantity or common source containers of alcoholic beverages
Glass containers of any kind
Open fires fueled by charcoal, wood, or other combustible materials
Disruptive music or noise
Couches or other large furniture items
Promotional or marketing activities without appropriate authorization by University
Sale of products, food, or beverages except as authorized by University
Fans are not allowed to block travel aisles within the tailgate lots

Permitted Tailgating Items/Actions

Gas grills with a maximum propane cylinder of 20 pounds
Consumption of alcoholic beverages by person of legal drinking age, and in compliance with all applicable laws, city ordinances, and University policies
Portable outdoor furniture
Portable generators
Vehicles seeking to park together must arrive together. Saving spaces is not permitted
All spaces require a parking pass. Tents and awnings that do not block adjacent parking spaces, impede drive aisles, or require use of stakes are permitted. All tailgate items must be set up behind the white fire line
Vehicles in reserved tailgate lots must park in their assigned space
Vehicles in non-reserved tailgate lots may be directed to specific parking stalls to efficiently fill each lot based on attendance and lot capacity. Individuals seeking a specific parking stall in a non-reserved tailgate lot should arrive when parking facilities open on game day

Overnight RV Parking

Overnight RV Parking is available in the Victory Lot near Huntington Bank Stadium to season pass holders only. Each RV parking stall is comprised of 6 adjacent standard vehicle spaces. The RV and one vehicle must fit within the assigned stall area.

Overnight RV Tailgating Times

Overnight RV Parking is only available for Saturday Football games.
Entry times:
- Friday: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (those arriving outside of the operation hours must park elsewhere)
- Saturday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
RV's must vacate the lot by 12 p.m. on Sunday

Policies

RV tailgaters must adhere to Minneapolis quiet hours, which are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Upon departure, all tailgating supplies must be properly disposed of or stored/carried out in the vehicle.
Any people in the lot outside of the documented tailgate times will need to be occupants of the RV's.
No more than one non-recreational vehicle that is attached to the RV. This is permissible as long the additional vehicle can fit into the assigned space.
As the spots will be assigned, those in violation of dumping will have their parking passes revoked and would be billed for any required clean-up.
At a minimum, the vehicle must be classified as a recreational vehicle by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
RV must be self-sufficient as power and water hookups will not be available.
Must fit into the dimensions of the space. Any camper must contain temporary living quarters with sleeping accommodations.
Standard tailgating policies apply.

Fan Resources

Standard portable restrooms will be available in the lots starting the day prior to the football game.
Trash and recycling bags will be made available upon load-in. Cans for disposal will be set up the morning of the game.
Parking attendants will be onsite during tailgating hours. University of Minnesota Police will monitor the lots from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Nearest RV Dump Site

Mike's LP Gas Inc & RV Service Center
1350 Frost Ave, Maplewood MN 55109 / 651-770-9448
$4 user fee / Dump station is available 24 hours / 13 miles and 18 minutes away from Huntington Bank Stadium
rvdumps.com or sanidumps.com for more locations

Towing/Service Company

Twin Cities Transportation and Recovery
24/7 Towing - 651-642-1446 - Heavy Duty Towing and Roadside Assistance

St. Paul Gopher Football Shuttle

Transports fans from Lot S108 (St. Paul fairgrounds lot) to Huntington Bank Stadium and back.
Runs continuously starting 3 hours before the game and every 10 minuntes during the game.
Runs continuously for one hour after after the game or until the crowd is clear.
Paratransit service runs continuously for two hours before the game and one hour after the game.

Transit Information

Metro Transit - Visit metrotransit.com/gopher-sports for maps, schedules, and other transit information!
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority - Visit mvta.com for transit information from the south metro.

ADA Parking

ADA parking is available in each of the available parking facilities surrounding Huntington Bank Stadium. Individuals must purchase a gameday parking pass for the lot/ramp in addition to possessing a government issued ADA placard to park in one of the designated ADA spaces. Individuals are encouraged to purchase a parking pass in the University Avenue Ramp for single game ADA parking. If the University Avenue Ramp is sold out, alternative options are the 4th Street Ramp followed by Oak Street Ramp. Courtesy shuttles are available from surrounding lots - more information can be found in the Courtesy Shuttles area of the Fan Relations Information on this page.

Stadium Access & Entry Breakdown

Public Gates (open 1.5 hours prior to game time)

Gates A, B, C, D, E and Steele County (between gates A & B)
Benton County Premium Entrance (premium tickets only)

Auxiliary Entrances

Carver County Entrance (open 1.5 hours prior to game time)

Player/Coach pass list
Non-football recruits
High School coaches

Cook County Entrance (open 2 hours prior to game time)

Football recruits

Dodge County Entrance (open 5 hours prior to game time but no earlier than 7am)

Media
Individuals with a credential or need to pick up a credential
Mascot

Jackson County Entrance (24 hour)

Event Staff
Operations Staff
Police
Game staff arriving earlier than 5 hours prior to kick-off
Staff with a credential
Spirit Squad
Staff arriving before Dodge Pass Gate opens

Lincoln County Entrance (open 7 hours prior to game time - not including Student-Athlete ticket pickup)

Security staff
Custodial staff
Student-Athlete (S-A) ticket pickup during gates open

Murray County Entrance (open 6 hours prior to game time)

Concessionaire/Food Service (Aramark)

Pope County Entrance

Marching Band

Watonwan County / Yellow Medicine Entrance (open 1.5 hours prior to game time)

Visiting team will call

Elevators

Elevators are available at all major gates. Gate E / Benton County elevators are reserved for access to premium seating areas
Priority is given to guests requiring extra assistance

Stadium Policies & General Procedures

Stadium Policies

University of Minnesota, including Huntington Bank Stadium, is a smoke-free campus
No re-entry
All patrons and staff will be subject to metal-detection/screening upon entry
No outside food or beverage allowed in Huntington Bank Stadium. All concession stands at Huntington Bank Stadium are cashless.
Children 2 years of age or under do not need a ticket
Students will receive wristbands as they enter to grant access to lower level
All students possessing a student ticket must have a University of Minnesota student ID
Access to premium areas is restricted to individuals with tickets or passes to Club Cambria, Indoor Club, Suites, Loge Boxes or M Club
All tickets will be electronically scanned to verify authenticity. Tickets that cannot be verified will be referred to the main ticket office
Nursing mothers may utilize the M Health Fairview Mamava Lactation Pods located on the main concourse in the elevator lobby near Gate A or the 4th floor loge level (utilize elevators near Guest Services at Gate E). Download the free Mamava app to access these pods. An additional nursing area is also located near Club Cambria on the 3rd floor (utilize elevators near Guest Services at Gate E)
ADA and handicap accessible seats are available throughout Huntington Bank Stadium. If further ADA accommodations are required by any patron, please contact Gopher Fan Relations prior to gameday by calling 1-800-U-GOPHER or emailing GopherSports@umn.edu. For gameday assistance, please check-in at any Guest Services location within the Stadium.
- Should an instance arise where a patron must be housed indoors, accommodations may be made in advance to be relocated to the Indoor Club (Subject to Availability). Patrons relocated to this level will be required to pay $20.25 for access to food on this level.

Sportsmanship

The Big Ten Conference, University of Minnesota, and the Golden Gophers encourage good sportsmanship towards officials, opposing teams, and fans at all events.

United Are We: Fan Code of Conduct

The University of Minnesota strives to create an inclusive and respectful environment for all fans, coaches and student-athletes in attendance at each event. Fans, coaches and student-athletes should not be subjected to hostile or discriminatory language or actions while attending or competing at Gopher Athletics events. No one should be harassed for their gender, race, religious belief, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Racist, homophobic or transphobic language will not be tolerated. The University reserves the right to remove any individuals from University facilities at their discretion. The University of Minnesota appreciates the cooperation and support of everyone attending Gopher Athletics events.

Alcohol Sales Information

Beer, Wine, Hard Seltzer, Ready to Drink (RTD) cans, and Batch Cocktails are available for purchase throughout Huntington Bank Stadium
Full-service bars are available in all premium areas as well as bottle service on the suite level featuring a variety of liquor options
Sales will start 1.5 hours prior to kickoff and conclude at the end of the 3rd quarter
There is a 2 drink maximum, per valid ID, per transaction
Must be 21 years old to purchase alcohol
We reserve the right to refuse alcohol service for any reason and adjust the alcohol sales shut off time at our discretion
Valid Minnesota papers and former state driver's license/ID Card will not be accepted as proof of age for alcohol purchases
Digital copies of ID's will not be accepted
Acceptable forms of identification:
- A Valid US State issued Driver's License or ID Card
- A Military ID Card issued by the US Department of Defense
- A Valid Passport or Passport Card issued by the United States or a Foreign Country
- A Minnesota Tribal ID Card which includes a photo, Date of Birth and Expiration Date
- A Valid Canadian Province Identification Card or Drivers License

Prohibited Items & Bag Policy

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Animals (except service animals)
Backpacks, luggage, grocery, duffle bags, large bags, large purses, cinch bags, computer bags, briefcases, and any other bag that does not meet the bag policy*
Balloons
Balls (beach balls, footballs, baseballs, etc.)
Banners or signs exceeding 24” x 36”
Boxes, wrapped gifts or items
Camcorders and tripods
Cameras with lenses over six inches long
Cans, bottles, and thermoses (exception: fans may bring an empty clear plastic bottle into the venue. Water fountains are available within the facility).
Chairbacks with structural metal frames or that attach to benches, soft seat cushions less than 2” thick without framing are permitted
Coolers of any kind, including small soft packs
Externally-Powered Heated Blankets**
Fireworks
Illegal drugs
Laptops, iPads, tablets, video cameras, or any large electronic devices
Laser pointers
Markers (permanent) and/or paint
Noisemaking devices
Oars
Objects that can be used as a missile or projectile
Offensive or profane signage
Outside food and drinks
Pepper spray or mace (aerosol or gel)
Smoking devices (vape pens, e-cigars, tank systems, etc.)
Sticks, selfie sticks, and flag poles
Strollers
Tobacco products
Umbrellas
Weapons
All other items deemed prohibited at the discretion of stadium management

All fans and items are subject to screening upon entry by security personnel

Bags needed for medical purposes will be allowed into Huntington Bank Stadium. Gate Supervisor must screen the bag, and then it will be tagged with the proper medical tag.

* Huntington Bank Stadium has a Clear Bag Policy enforced for all events. The only bags allowed in are clear plastic, vinyl, or tote bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”, 1 gallon re-sealable clear plastic bags and/or small bags that DO NOT exceed 4.5” x 6.5”

** Heated blankets, jackets, and/or seat-cushions (powered by an internally-enclosed battery ONLY) will be allowed into Huntington Bank Stadium after confirming that these items comply with all stadium guidelines and are clear of any other prohibited items.

Stadium personnel has the right to turn away any items at their discretion

Fan Relations Information

Mobile Ticketing

Gopher Athletics transitioned to mobile tickets for all sports beginning in the Fall of 2021. Fans may access tickets via the Official Gopher Sports App, a link in their email, or by logging in to their account at gophersports.com/myaccount

Visit the Mobile Tickets FAQ for more information →

Gameday Ticket Office Information

The Gopher Ticket Office is located on the southwest corner of Huntington Bank Stadium near the Benton County Entrance and is open 3 hours prior to kickoff through the end of halftime. Windows at the main ticket office will be dedicated to ticket related issues. Above each window is signage indicating windows dedicated to general sales, will call, and premium tickets.

Lost or Stolen Tickets

Tickets that are lost or stolen can be replaced at the Huntington Bank Stadium ticket office

Refunds will not be issued
Replacement tickets can only be issued to the person who originally purchased the tickets
A valid ID must be shown to receive replacement tickets

Guest Services Booths

Located on concourse at Gate A (section 101), Gate C (section 126), and Gate E (section 145)
Services include – Lost and found, complimentary roster sheets, stadium information, seating issues, wheelchair requests, ticket issues, and general customer assistance once inside stadium

Cellular Connectivity

Huntington Bank Stadium has an AT&T neutral-host distributed antenna system (DAS) installed throughout the venue and within the bowl seating area. AT&T has partnered with Verizon and T-Mobile so that fan devices will automatically connect to this system upon arrival at Huntington Bank Stadium. With the AT&T DAS, devices connected to our partnered service providers will have robust cellular signal strength and improved bandwidth throughout the venue.

Bag Check

Complimentary bag check is located in the University Ave. Lobby of Williams Arena. It will open two and a half hours prior to kickoff and remain open until approximately one hour postgame

Courtesy Shuttles

Operate pre-game starting when gates open at the 4th Street Ramp, University Ave Ramp, Oak Street Ramp, Lot 37, and the Ski-U-Mah Lot.
Operate post-game from Gates A, B, D, E, and Benton County
Special requests can be directed to event management personnel by the gates
Paratransit service operates pre-game, during the game, and for one hour post-game from Lot S108 to Huntington Bank Stadium

Fan Text Line

TEXT 1-800-U-GOPHER anytime on gameday for assistance.

Live Captioning

Live captioning is provided on the main video board, auxillary video board, and concourse TV's at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Emergency Assistance

Medical Emergency

Notify the nearest usher or TEXT 1-800-U-GOPHER to alert stadium personnel
Do not touch or move the injured person or attempt first aid unless properly trained
First Aid Booths are located throughout the Stadium
- Section 101 (Gate A)
- Section 127 (Gate C)
- Section 143/144 (Gate E)
- Club Cambria

Severe Weather

In the event of severe weather, fans will be directed to a nearby secure location. Please listen to the direction of announcements, videoboard messages, and stadium personnel with where to be directed.

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