University of Minnesota Athletics
Minnesota Softball Hosts the 2026 Gopher Indoor Classic | February 20-22, 2026 | U.S. Bank Stadium
2026 Gopher Indoor Classic
February 20-22 | U.S. Bank Stadium
Gopher Softball hosts the Gopher Indoor Classic at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 20 through February 22! Be there as we welcome Central Michigan, Iowa State, North Dakota State and Long Island for a 3-day, 12-game tournament in downtown Minneapolis.
TOURNAMENT TIMELINE
All times CT - Visiting Team Listed FirstFriday, February 20
| 9:00am | NDSU vs. LIU | NDSU 9-0 (5) |
| 11:30am | Central Michigan vs. NDSU | CMU 9-0 (5) |
| 2:00pm | Iowa State vs. Central Michigan | ISU 7-5 |
| 4:30pm | LIU vs. Minnesota | MINN 7-6 |
| 7:00pm | Iowa State vs. Minnesota | ISU 5-2 |
Saturday, February 21
| 9:00am | LIU vs. Central Michigan | CMU 9-2 |
| 11:30am | Iowa State vs. LIU | ISU 12-0 (5) |
| 2:00pm | NDSU vs. Iowa State | ISU 6-5 (9) |
| 4:30pm | Central Michigan vs. Minnesota | MINN 6-1 |
| 7:00pm | NDSU (2-2) vs. Minnesota | NDSU 5-4 |
Sunday, February 22
| 9am | LIU (0-5) vs. Iowa State (5-0) | ISU 9-1 (6) |
| 11:30am | Central Michigan (3-2) vs. Minnesota (2-3) | CMU 5-3 |
TOURNAMENT GAMEDAY INFO
Gopher Softball is excited to host the 2026 Gopher Indoor Classic in one of the premier venues in the world!
The most convenient fan parking is available at a cost in the Stadium Parking Garage adjacent to U.S. Bank Stadium. The METRO Light Rail Blue and Green Line offer frequent and fast light rail service directly to U.S. Bank Stadium from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington. Fans will enter the stadium via the Northwest Corner near the ticketing office.
U.S. Bank Stadium Bag Policy: Bags and purses do not need to be clear and are allowed for this event. Duffle bags and suitcases are prohibited.
U.S. Bank Stadium Tournament Home →
U.S. Bank Stadium Directions & Parking →
U.S. Bank Stadium Bag Policy→ (Scroll down to "Bag Policy")
The most convenient fan parking is available at a cost in the Stadium Parking Garage adjacent to U.S. Bank Stadium. The METRO Light Rail Blue and Green Line offer frequent and fast light rail service directly to U.S. Bank Stadium from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington. Fans will enter the stadium via the Northwest Corner near the ticketing office.
U.S. Bank Stadium Bag Policy: Bags and purses do not need to be clear and are allowed for this event. Duffle bags and suitcases are prohibited.
U.S. Bank Stadium Tournament Home →
U.S. Bank Stadium Directions & Parking →
U.S. Bank Stadium Bag Policy→ (Scroll down to "Bag Policy")