U.S. Bank Stadium, NFL stadium in downtown Minneapolis, United States
U.S. Bank Stadium is a covered arena in downtown Minneapolis where football and other large events take place. The roof structure uses translucent material that lets daylight in, while enormous glass doors frame views of the city skyline outside.
U.S. Bank Stadium opened in 2016 on the site of the demolished Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, where the Vikings had played from 1982 to 2013. The $1.061 billion project drew $348 million from Minnesota, $150 million from Minneapolis and $551 million from the team and private donors. Super Bowl LII, won by the Philadelphia Eagles, followed on February 4, 2018.
The stadium's name comes from U.S. Bank, which pays $220 million over 25 years for the naming rights. The Vikings' home opener there, in week two of the 2016 season, was a 17–14 win over the Green Bay Packers. The venue also hosts the Minnesota Golden Gophers' early-season college baseball games when cold weather makes Siebert Field unplayable.
The venue holds around 67,000 people during regular games, with room to add more seats for major events. Accessible sections and elevators make it easier for visitors with limited mobility, and the climate-controlled interior stays comfortable year-round.
The roof is wrapped in a plastic film that allows light to pass through while keeping indoor temperatures stable, even when winter rages outside. This effect often makes artificial lighting unnecessary during the day and gives the interior a natural glow.
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