State Football Tournament

Spectator Information
U.S. Bank Stadium – Nov. 15-17; 23 & 24, 2018

Tickets
Tickets: Adults Students
Semifinals and Prep Bowl (per session): $16.00 $10.00
2-Day Prep Bowl Pass (only available at site) $26.00 $17.00

Click here to purchase online

Ticket windows and Legacy Gate will open 1 hour prior to the first game of the day.

Ticket Office: The U.S. Bank Stadium Ticket Office is located on the Northwest corner of the
stadium between the Legacy and Polaris Gates. Click here for a map

Transportation and Parking

There are several options for parking around U.S. Bank Stadium. Please visit the U.S. Bank
Stadium Parking Information page for more information.

Entrance: Please note that the Legacy Entrance (west end of the stadium) will be the only gate
open to spectators the State Football Tournament.

Handicap Information: Drop off is located off 6th Street on the South side of the stadium. Fans
must then enter at the Legacy Gate to go through security and enter the stadium. Parking is
available in area lots and ramps. There is ample accessible seating located throughout the
stadium. For more information, visit U.S. Bank's Website

Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating: All tickets will be general admission - no reserved seats and only the lower
portion of both sides of the stadium will be utilized. Click here for a map
HOME TEAMS: Spectators of home teams will sit on the South side of the stadium, to the right
after entering the Legacy Gates.
Adults and families may sit in sections F1 – F5 by entering through the Delta 360
Club; or Sections V6 – V10, by entering through the Medtronic Club. Access to both
areas are through the Purple Lobby.
Student seating/standing sections are as below – follow the signs **Access to the
student standing sections are adjacent to the Purple Lobby via a stairwell**:
 Game One, Three and Five – Section 129 and Section 127 behind the band section
and section 128 and 130
Game Two and Four –Section 132 and section 134 behind the band section and
Section 131 and 133

VISITING TEAMS: Spectators of the visiting teams will sit on the North side of the stadium – to
the left after entering the Legacy Gates.
Adults and families may sit in sections V1 – V5 by entering through the Gold Lobby and
the Hyundai Club.
Student seating/standing sections are as below – follow the signs and go down the
stairs to your section:
Game One, Three, and Five – Sections 106 and 107 and behind the band in section 105.

Game Two and Four – Sections 111 and 112 and behind the band in section 113

Spectator Policies and Prohibited Items

Bag Policy and Searches
All guests will be subject to a search of their person and possessions prior to entering the
stadium. All permissible bags per the policy of the event will be permitted into the stadium after
a thorough inspection by a Security Representative. Guests should be prepared to open their
bags for inspection and may be asked by a Security Representative to shift and possibly
remove the contents.
• Bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.”
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a
gate designated for this purpose.

The following policies will be enforced to ensure a safe and respectful environment during the
State Tournament:
• All persons and items, including coats, blankets, purses diaper bags, etc. are subject to
search at the entrance.
• Patrons will be required to return all prohibited items to their vehicles, hotel rooms or
homes.
• In/out privileges with a wristband and ticket stub or by purchasing a daily pass.
• Participants/Team Re-entry Policy: Individual participants and/or teams will be admitted
to all sessions. They must be checked in at the Pass Gate at all times. Media must have
proper credentials
• Respect the American Flag and the National Anthem
• The use of appropriate language is expected at all times. Profanity, negative chants,
booing, trash talking, name calling, personal attacks, or other acts of disrespect are
unacceptable and must be immediately addressed by school and/or tournament
administrators.
• Respect the game/contest. Under no conditions shall anyone other than the members of
the official squad enter the playing surface. No one may interfere with the contest in any
way.
• No items with commercial slogans or identification are allowed.
• No person or group may distribute the following materials in the facility without advance
written permission of the Minnesota State High School League including, but not limited
 to flyers, newspapers, memorabilia, or promotional materials for other events or
activities.
• No promotional items may be sold or distributed in or around the facility unless approved
by the MSHSL.
• Hand-held signs (no larger than 18” X 24”), which do not obstruct the view of others, will
be permitted provided they are in good taste. Signs not in good taste will be removed.
Message boards, white boards, or other similar items are not allowed. Signs may not be
attached to the facility.
• All spectators must wear shirts that cover their torso. Students without shirts or students
wearing shirts that are vulgar, obscene, or demeaning will be removed from the
tournament venue.

Prohibited Items
• Any bag larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
• Hard sided containers or coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch/drawstring
bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera bags and large traditional seat
cushions that have pockets*
o Exceptions
▪ If MSHSL sells branded bags, they will be allowed
▪ Purses and items specifically serving as a diaper bag will be allowed.
• Binoculars are permitted to be carried into the stadium. Binocular cases are not
permitted into the stadium.
• Glass, cans, aluminum bottles or thermoses of any kind*
• Laser pens/pointers
• Video cameras or mono/tripods (no spectator cameras with lenses over six inches long
will be permitted)
• Laptop computers
• Umbrellas
• Firearms, knives or weapons of any kind
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Alcoholic beverages
• Signs (larger than 18” x 24”), banners, or flags on poles, staffs or selfie sticks, or sticks
of any kind, including knitting needles
• Televisions
• Animals (except service animals to aid persons with disabilities)
• Air horns, whistles, cowbells, sirens, megaphones, thunder sticks, bells or other
distracting noisemakers
• Any devices that may interfere with and/or distract any sports or event participant, other
guests, audio or audio/visual telecast or recording of the game or event, or any
technology-related service provided in the stadium
• Projectiles (e.g., Frisbees, beach balls, footballs, etc.)
• Aerosol cans (e.g., mace, pepper spray, hairspray, etc.)
• Fireworks, Confetti, rolls of toilet pepper, newspaper, or glitter
• Obscene or indecent clothing
• Balloons
• Use of wheeled footwear, skateboards and hover boards
• Strollers
• Outside food*
*Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs.
 Guest Experience Representatives
Guest Experience Team Members are positioned throughout U.S. Bank Stadium to assist
guests and enforce U.S. Bank Stadium rules and regulations. If someone is interfering with a
guest’s enjoyment of the event, a Guest Experience Team Member should be contacted. Guest
Experience Team Members are not permitted to solicit tips from guests. Guests are asked to
treat U.S. Bank Stadium Guest Experience Team Members with courtesy and respect and by
enforcing the rules; they are making U.S. Bank Stadium a safer and more comfortable
environment for all guests.

Guest Services
U.S. Bank Stadium is committed to providing an exceptional experience for all guests who visit
the stadium. Please visit Guest Services located on the Main Concourse behind the Gold and
Purple Lobbies.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found items will be turned into Guest Services located on the Main Concourse.
Guests may claim a lost item here or contact Guest Services at
lostandfound@usbankstadium.com to inquire about and/or retrieve lost items.
Lost and Found is open during event day hours only. Items lost at prior events are held in a
locked storage area for thirty (30) days and are then either disposed of or donated to an
appropriate charitable organization.

Neither the MSHSL nor U.S. Bank Stadium cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged
items including but not limited to any unattended property or equipment.