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TRAFFIC / PARKING ADVISORY

A capacity crowd is anticipated for Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. All fans are encouraged to purchase parking in advance HERE. Lot S108 in St. Paul will not be available due to the Minnesota State Fair. Fans arriving without a parking pass are encouraged to park in Church Street, Washington Avenue, or East River Road parking facilities. All single game parking is credit card only and available on a first come, first served basis.

Fans will notice construction nearing completion on University Avenue between Oak Street and I-35W as part of a Hennepin County roadway improvement project. The 4th Street SE portion of this project was completed in 2024. All fans are encouraged to arrive early and allocate more time if traveling on University Ave.

GAME 1 - Promotions

GOLD OUT - WEAR GOLD!

- Wear GOLD for the 2025 season opener against Buffalo! SHOP GOLD GEAR
- FREE Gold Rally Towels to all fans, thanks to Flint Hills Resources!

CHAMPIONS DAY

- Celebrate the Golden Gopher Champions from the 2024-25 season during halftime!

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Minnesota vs. BUFFALO

2:00PM - Tailgate Lots Open

4:00PM - Huntington Bank Stadium Ticket Office Opens

4:00PM - Gopher Garden
Enjoy music, beverages, give-a-ways, and more on Oak Street outside 3M Arena at Mariucci!

4:15PM - Ski-U-March
Welcome the Gopher Football team near Gate C!

5:00PM - Ski-U-Mania
Join the University of Minnesota Alumni Association at McNamara Alumni Center to get ready for kickoff!

5:00PM - Premium Ticket Holders Entry
Premium Ticket Holders can access Club Cambria

5:30PM - Gates Open (All General Gates)
Enjoy Gopher Hour on the West Plaza with lower priced food & beverage options!

Stop by the Golden Gophers Fan Shop located near Gate E to check out the latest Gopher apparel!

5:40PM - Gopher Spirit Rally
Join the rally at 3M Arena at Mariucci Patio!

6:00PM - Radio Pregame Show
Live on KFAN and the Gopher Sports App!

6:40PM - On-Field Band Performance
Watch the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band take the field!

7:00PM - KICKOFF: Minnesota vs. Buffalo

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