Special VIP Package to Commemorate Inaugural Sporting Event at U.S. Bank Stadium
Contact: VIP Packages: Bryan Blaum, 281.208.6903
U.S. Bank Stadium: Lisa Niess, Marketing Manager | SMG, lniess@smgmn.com
Jerry Goldman, Asst. General Manager | SMG, jgoldman@smgmn.com
VIP Package Announcement
What: Special VIP Package for Inaugural Sporting Event at U.S. Bank Stadium
Event: 2016 International Champions Cup
A.C. Milan vs. Chelsea F.C.
Date and Time: Kickoff is Wednesday, August 3 at 8:00 pm; VIP Reception from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
On Sale: Tickets available now at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and at all Ticketmaster outlets
VIP Inclusions: Cocktail reception with live entertainment in the Hyundai Club from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Commissioned, limited-edition crystal block with 3-D U.S. Bank Stadium image
Exclusive collector’s edition laminated VIP tickets to soccer match
VIP parking pass
MINNEAPOLIS (April 13, 2016) – U.S. Bank Stadium has unveiled a special VIP opportunity to commemorate the Inaugural Sporting Event, A.C. Milan vs. Chelsea F.C. in the International Champions Cup.
This limited-availability VIP Package will include an internationally themed cocktail reception in the Hyundai Club, complete with live entertainment, prior to the commencement of A.C. Milan vs Chelsea F.C. In addition to the 5:30 pm cocktail reception, this VIP Package includes a commissioned, limited edition crystal glass block enshrined with a three dimensional image of U.S. Bank Stadium, two exclusive collector’s edition laminated VIP tickets to the soccer match and a VIP parking pass. This limited edition crystal block, with laser graved exterior surface inscription, is locally produced by the Minnesota-based firm, Crystal D.
Relevent Sports, a division of RSE Ventures, is bringing A.C. Milan and defending Premier League champions Chelsea F.C. to face off at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Wednesday, August 3 at 8 pm CT as part of the 2016 International Champions Cup. The match will be the first major sporting event in the history of U.S. Bank Stadium, the new home of the Minnesota Vikings.
Tickets for the International Champions Cup match at U.S. Bank Stadium, including this limited-availability VIP Package Offer, are on sale now at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, and at all Ticketmaster outlets. For more information on the VIP Package, please visit http://www.usbankstadium.com/icc-vippackage/.
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About Relevent Sports
Relevent Sports provides an innovative approach to building a soccer presence in the United States and around the globe. Relevent Sports showcases the best matchups and tournaments in soccer featuring the top clubs, international teams and players.
About the International Champions Cup
The 2016 International Champions Cup will run from July 23 – August 13 and play matches across the United States and throughout the world. In total, 10 teams from around the globe, including England (Liverpool, Chelsea F.C. Leicester City), Italy (AC Milan, F.C. Internazionale), France (Paris Saint-Germain F.C.), Spain (Barcelona, Real Madrid), Germany (FC Bayern Munich) and Scotland (Celtic F.C.) will compete in the 2016 International Champions Cup. Each team will play three contests and the club with the most points at the end of the tournament will be crowned champion. Each win in regulation will result in three points and a tie will go straight to a shootout; the winning team in a shootout will receive two points and the losing team will receive one.
About RSE Ventures
Founded in 2012 by Stephen M. Ross and Matt Higgins, RSE Ventures is a multi-national sports and entertainment venture firm with a focus on new technologies. RSE builds, owns and operates companies in sports, media, entertainment and technology, including Catalyst Media Group, VaynerMedia, Vayner/RSE, Relevent Sports and Ascendent Sports Group.
About U.S. Bank Stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium, owned and operated by the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, is a multi-purpose stadium and home to the Minnesota Vikings. The 66,000+ seat stadium is located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. With 241,000 square feet of prime exhibition space and six club spaces throughout the building, this state-of-the-art facility will host prominent national and international programming including the Minnesota Vikings, concerts, family shows, college and high school sporting events, conventions, trade/consumer shows, and corporate or private meetings and other community events. U.S. Bank Stadium is set to open summer 2016 and has been chosen as the site of Super Bowl LII (2018) and the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2019.
U.S. Bank Stadium is an SMG managed facility. M Hospitality is the official food and beverage provider for U.S. Bank Stadium.
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About SMG
Founded in 1977, SMG provides management services to more than 240 public assembly facilities including convention and exhibition centers, arenas, stadiums, theatres, performing arts centers, equestrian facilities, science centers and a variety of other venues. With facilities across the globe, SMG manages more than 15 million square feet of exhibition space and more than 1.5 million sports and entertainment seats. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides venue management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services for such landmark facilities as McCormick Place & Soldier Field in Chicago, Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, Houston's NRG Park and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering company SAVOR, currently serving more than 140 accounts worldwide. For more information visit www.smgworld.com.
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