What to Do Near the U of M Campus on Game Day
Want to start the pre-game festivities early? Or not quite ready to go home after all the excitement? Stick around and explore the area near "The U".
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Huntington Bank Stadium
Home to the Minnesota Gophers, Huntington Bank Stadium boasts the largest home locker room in college or professional football and one of the largest video boards in the nation.
Standard Seating Capacity: 50,805
Track & Field Stadium
A state-of-the-art surface set with nine lanes and three chutes, providing the flexibility to host major competitions at all levels. Amenities and space are available to host all field events on-site. The facility's versatile configuration is capable of hosting all events for a complete track and field competition in one place.
Standard Seating Capacity: 2,400
Williams Arena
Originally opened in 1928, "The Barn" has undergone major renovations, making the arena not just one of the oldest and traditional buildings in the country, but one of the most complete and cutting-edge.
Standard Seating Capacity: 14,625
3M Arena at Mariucci
3M Arena at Mariucci first graced the campus of the University of Minnesota in 1993, and fans and players alike still are amazed by the breathtaking beauty of a sold-out Mariucci and the atmosphere it provides.
Standard Seating Capacity: 10,000
Ridder Arena
Ridder Arena was the site of the 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018 NCAA Women's Frozen Fours. It's the first facility dedicated solely to women's ice hockey and seats 3,400, including a club room with 210 seats and nine suites with seating for 14 apiece.
Standard Seating Capacity: 3,400
Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center
The University Aquatic Center, located east of Cooke Hall on the Minneapolis campus, was built in 1990. It was fashioned to meet or exceed Olympic standards so that it could host major swimming and diving events, of which it has hosted many.
Standard Seating Capacity: 2,546
Baseline Tennis Center
Baseline Tennis Center is the home of the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Tennis Teams and is the premier public tennis center in the Twin Cities.
Standard Seating Capacity: Varies
