MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (May 26, 2026) – Minnesota Aurora FC announced today a special women’s sports doubleheader experience in partnership with the Minnesota Lynx, Meet Minneapolis and A Bar of Their Own, creating an easy and affordable way for fans to turn Saturday, June 6 into a full day celebrating women’s sports across the Twin Cities.

With a nationally televised Saturday afternoon matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm expected to bring large crowds and energy to downtown Minneapolis, Aurora is offering dedicated shuttle transportation from Target Center directly to TCO Stadium for the club’s annual Pride Match later that day. Following the Aurora match, fans can continue the celebration at A Bar of Their Own, the Twin Cities’ first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women’s sports.

Women’s Sports Doubleheader Schedule (Saturday, June 6):

• 12:00 p.m. - Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm at Target Center
• 2:30 p.m. - After the Lynx game, shuttle transportation from Target Center to TCO Stadium
• 4:00 p.m. - Minnesota Aurora FC vs. RKC Third Coast FC at TCO Stadium
• 6:30 p.m. - Postgame shuttle to A Bar of Their Own for Pride Happy Hour, with optional return shuttle to Target Center

Fans can purchase a special transportation and match package here.

The experience is designed for fans already attending the game, gathering with friends at nearby bars and restaurants or simply looking to spend an entire Saturday immersed in Minnesota’s growing women’s sports culture- without worrying about driving, parking or coordinating multiple stops across the metro.

“There’s something really special happening around women’s sports in Minnesota right now, especially on summer Saturdays,” said Saara Hassoun, President of Minnesota Aurora FC. “We know thousands of fans will already be downtown that afternoon, and we wanted to create an easy, fun way for people to continue the experience together at Aurora’s Pride Match. This is about celebrating community, Pride and the incredible momentum behind women’s sports across the Twin Cities.”

“We’re excited to partner with Minnesota Aurora and Meet Minneapolis to create an experience that brings fans together and makes it easy to celebrate women’s sports all day long,” said Ashley Armstrong, Vice President of Sales & Service for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.

Aurora’s June 6 Pride Match will feature themed activations, community partnerships and in-game programming centered on inclusion, visibility and joy. The match is part of the club’s fifth season and continues the club’s commitment to creating an accessible and welcoming matchday environment for all fans.

Following the Aurora match, fans can continue the celebration at A Bar of Their Own, the Twin Cities’ first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women’s sports, for a special Pride-themed happy hour featuring custom drinks and community programming. As part of the “Twin Cities Cheers to Pride” campaign, $1 from every featured drink sold will be donated to Twin Cities Pride.

“This is exactly the kind of intentional collaboration envisioned in our Destination Master Plan as we continue elevating Minneapolis’ profile as a national leader in women’s sports,” said Abby Poeske, Vice President of Destination Development and Public Affairs for Meet Minneapolis. “It’s a great example of how women’s sports in Minneapolis bring people together and create a true community experience.”

About Minnesota Aurora FC
Founded in 2021, Minnesota Aurora was established by a group of local Minnesotans with the goal of bringing community-driven soccer to the Twin Cities. Aurora is women-led and community-owned by over 5000 people in 19 countries and all 50 states with a mission of developing the next generation of women’s talent both on and off the field.

About Minnesota Lynx
Founded in 1999 as one of the WNBA’s original expansion teams, the Minnesota Lynx have grown into one of the league’s most successful and respected franchises. Based in Minneapolis and playing at Target Center, the Lynx have built a culture centered on excellence, resilience, and community impact. With multiple WNBA championships and a legacy of elite players and leadership, the organization is committed to developing top-tier talent while inspiring fans and advancing the game of women’s basketball both on and off the court.

About Meet Minneapolis
Meet Minneapolis is a private, not-for-profit, member-based association. It actively promotes and sells the Minneapolis area as a destination for conventions and meetings, works to maximize the visitor experience and markets the city as a desirable tourist destination to positively impact the economic and social prosperity of the Minneapolis community. Meet Minneapolis is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of Destinations International.

Media Contacts
Minnesota Aurora FC: media@mnaurora.com
Minnesota Lynx: Patrick Rees, Chief Communications Officer, 202.365.7920, Patrick.Rees@timberwolves.com
Meet Minneapolis: Kevin Kurtt, PR Manager, (o) 612-767-8118, (c) 952-288-9319, kevink@minneapolis.org