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Country star Morgan Wallen will kick off his 2026 stadium tour with a two-night stand at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, featuring Thomas Rhett and other opening acts, as part of his 'Still the Problem' Tour, following recent chart success and a previous near-record attendance at the venue.
Kirk Cousins, now with the Atlanta Falcons, will face his former team, the Minnesota Vikings, at U.S. Bank Stadium for the first time as a visiting player. Cousins anticipates a challenging atmosphere due to the passionate Vikings fan base, especially after a poor performance in his last game. He aims to rebound from a four-interception game against the Chargers, while the Vikings and their fans will strive to hinder his efforts.
Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, anticipates a unique experience as he returns to U.S. Bank Stadium to face the Minnesota Vikings, a team he knows well. Cousins, who is looking to recover from a poor performance against the Los Angeles Chargers, expects a challenging game against the 10-2 Vikings and a hostile crowd. Despite the competitive atmosphere, Cousins jokes about maintaining friendships within the league, including with Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, while focusing on ending the Falcons' three-game losing streak.
WWE announced that Minneapolis will host the 2026 SummerSlam over two nights at U.S. Bank Stadium, marking the first stadium event for WWE in the city since 2019. The event will include various fan and community activities, with the venue being praised for its world-class facilities and rich wrestling history.
WWE announced that Minneapolis will host the 2026 SummerSlam over two nights at U.S. Bank Stadium, marking the first stadium event for WWE in the city since 2019. The event will include various fan and community activities, with the venue being praised for its world-class facilities and rich wrestling history.
The Minnesota Vikings will replace the silt-film turf at U.S. Bank Stadium with a monofilament version called Act Global Xtreme Turf DX, following concerns about increased injuries associated with the current turf. The $1.3 million project will also include installing the same turf at the team's practice facility and is expected to be completed by 2024.
U.S. Bank Stadium, the home of the Minnesota Vikings, is seeking $62 million for the second phase of a secure perimeter project. The funding would be used to enhance security measures around the stadium, including the installation of additional barriers and surveillance systems. The stadium is aiming to improve safety for fans and visitors, and the funding request is currently under review.
The Minnesota Vikings' U.S. Bank Stadium will replace its current artificial turf with a version that rates better in injury data. The decision comes after the slit-film turf was associated with a high rate of lower extremity noncontact injuries. The new monofilament surface, called Act Global Xtreme Turf DX, will be installed in time for the 2024 season. The Vikings were involved in selecting the winning bid, prioritizing player health and safety. The Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals also plan to change their turf in 2024.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is looking forward to returning to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for the first time since his NFL debut in 2018. Warner recalls the intense atmosphere and the "Skol" chants of the Minnesota Vikings fans. Despite losing his first game there, Warner is excited for the challenge and hopes to come away with a win this time.
Ed Sheeran set a new attendance record at U.S. Bank Stadium, packing in 72,102 fans for his concert. Known for his solo performances, Sheeran surprised the audience by playing with a full rock band, adding a new dimension to his music. While he returned to his usual solo act for most of the show, the inclusion of live musicians brought a fresh energy to the performance. Sheeran played a mix of his popular hits and songs from his recent albums, and hinted at future projects, including a self-released album.
Some Minnesota Vikings fans who attended Taylor Swift's concert at US Bank Stadium claim it was louder than some of the biggest and best Vikings moments in the new stadium. However, the stadium has been one of the loudest venues in the NFL since it opened, with critical 3rd downs on defense and games against division rivals like the Green Bay Packers being particularly loud. While Swift's fans may have been loud, the music she had to pump in everywhere for fans to hear was probably a significant part of the "crowd" noise.
U.S. Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings, has officially been paid off and is now debt-free. The state used the stadium reserve and $12 million from a general fund to pay off all remaining debt on the building, avoiding $226 million in interest payments and freeing up $150 million in pulltab revenues. However, the taxpayer obligation remains as the Legislature agreed to pay $15.7 million for a new perimeter fence to secure the facility, and funding for another $48 million in perimeter fencing has not yet been determined.
The Minnesota Department of Management and Budget paid off the final $378 million in bond payments for U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, 23 years earlier than anticipated. The payment was largely created by e-pull tab sales, which initially were slow to take off but brought in enough money in recent years to pay off the bonds. The stadium reserve contributed $366 million, and the state's general fund contributed $12 million. The stadium's perimeter security fence will also be funded by the state.
The U.S. Bank Stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings, has been paid off as of Monday, making it debt-free. The stadium was built with a combination of private and public funding, with the public contributing $498 million. The stadium has been a popular venue for sports and entertainment events since its opening in 2016.
Minneapolis officials are feeling positive after a busy weekend in downtown, with two major events taking place for the first time since the pandemic. Despite expecting over 600,000 people, there were no major issues reported, and the only challenges were traffic and weather. The success of the weekend is seen as an inflection point for downtown, with the next big event being the Taste of Minnesota on July 2-3.