Major Events Parking and Transit Information
How to get to and from the all major events during the Women's and Men's 2024 Big Ten Basketball Tournament.
2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic®: Minneapolis
This epic, outdoor, wintertime hockey game was made for the Bold North!
Minneapolis and Target Field will host the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic® on Jan. 1, 2022, and feature our Minnesota Wild taking on the St. Louis Blues. The New Year’s Day match-up will be the Wild’s first NHL Winter Classic. Faceoff is set for 6 p.m. CT in downtown Minneapolis.
Learn more about the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic®, including ticket information at: Wild.com/WinterClassic
The outdoor game, originally scheduled for New Year’s Day 2021, will mark the second NHL regular-season outdoor game for both the Wild and the Blues. The Wild previously appeared in the 2016 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series, a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Feb. 21, 2016.
Minneapolis is proud to host this can't-miss event for hockey fans! Winter is when the city comes alive with one-of-a-kind outdoor festivals, unique winter activities, and our food and nightlife experience just gets hotter ... and breathtakingly cozy. From navigating the city to exploring our favorite winter spots and hangouts, we've put together everything you need to make the most out of your experience in Minneapolis during the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic®.
Getting Around Minneapolis
With more than 9 miles of skyways and a light rail direct from the airport to downtown, your trip to and around Minneapolis couldn't be easier.
Your Guide to the Minneapolis Skyway System
Get happily lost. The Minneapolis Skyway System is the largest contiguous system of enclosed, second-level bridges in the world—composed of 9.5 miles of pathways connecting 80 city blocks.
Getting to Downtown Minneapolis From the Airport
Landing in a new city is stressful and having to navigate the airport can be confusing. Luckily getting to downtown Minneapolis from the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport is easy and quick. We have a few options that will take you where you need to go next, including Rideshare apps, Taxis and a Light Rail system. The MSP airport will be clearly labeled with signs on where to find each, but if you need a little more help, use this handy guide for getting to your destination.
Winter in Minneapolis
When the temperature drops in Minneapolis, the excitement heats up with plenty of awesome things to do both inside and outdoors! Plan your perfect winter day in our city!
Explore the Area
See what other events are happening in Minneapolis and get to know the city.
