US Bank Stadium

U.S. Bank Stadium: Home of the Minnesota Vikings in Downtown Minneapolis

May 7, 2015 - November 27, 2019 — US Bank Stadium — Minneapolis, MN

U.S. Bank Stadium is a fixed-roof, multi-purpose stadium located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Construction began in December 2013 on the site of the former Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, and the venue officially opened in 2016. Designed by HKS Architects and built by Mortenson, the stadium incorporates over 19,000 tons of structural steel and spans approximately 1.75 million square feet.

The stadium serves as the home of the Minnesota Vikings NFL team and hosts a range of sporting and entertainment events. Its distinctive angular architecture and translucent ETFE roof are intended to reference both Nordic shipbuilding traditions and Minnesota's winter climate. U.S. Bank Stadium is noted for its advanced engineering, including large glass curtain walls and complex roof trusses.

Located in the Downtown East neighborhood, the stadium anchors a prominent section of the city's urban core, adjacent to the Wells Fargo Towers, The Armory, and the historic Mill District. Since opening, it has hosted major events such as NFL games, concerts, and national tours, playing a significant role in the region's cultural and economic life.

US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis features a large digital screen advertising single game tickets for the Minnesota Vikings' upcoming home opener. Completed in 2016, this stadium serves as the home field for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and stands as a prominent architectural structure in the city. The digital display promotes ticket availability for an anticipated game, such as a Sunday Night Football home opener. Additionally, a banner below advertises a "Vikings Kickoff Concert," highlighting the venue's role in hosting broader public events beyond football games.
September 13, 2025 — US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis features a large digital screen advertising single game tickets for the Minnesota Vikings' upcoming home opener. Completed in 2016, this stadium serves as the home field for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and stands as a prominent architectural structure in the city. The digital display promotes ticket availability for an anticipated game, such as a Sunday Night Football home opener. Additionally, a banner below advertises a "Vikings Kickoff Concert," highlighting the venue's role in hosting broader public events beyond football games.
US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis displays the announcement of J.J. McCarthy as the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings selected the Michigan quarterback, a significant moment for the franchise. Opened in 2016, US Bank Stadium serves as the home field for the Vikings and a prominent venue for major events in the city. Its distinctive architectural design, featuring a fixed roof and extensive use of glass, makes it a notable structure in the Minneapolis urban environment.
April 25, 2024 — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis displays the announcement of J.J. McCarthy as the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings selected the Michigan quarterback, a significant moment for the franchise. Opened in 2016, US Bank Stadium serves as the home field for the Vikings and a prominent venue for major events in the city. Its distinctive architectural design, featuring a fixed roof and extensive use of glass, makes it a notable structure in the Minneapolis urban environment.
The Washburn A Mill, once the world's largest flour mill, stands illuminated along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. This historic structure now houses the Mill City Museum, which interprets the city's industrial past as a global flour milling center. In the background, the contemporary architecture of US Bank Stadium signifies Minneapolis's modern urban landscape. The Stone Arch Bridge, a former railroad bridge, spans the river, connecting these historical and contemporary landmarks in downtown Minneapolis. The Mill City Museum continues to be recognized for its historical interpretation, having been nominated as a top history museum.
January 17, 2024 — The Washburn A Mill, once the world's largest flour mill, stands illuminated along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. This historic structure now houses the Mill City Museum, which interprets the city's industrial past as a global flour milling center. In the background, the contemporary architecture of US Bank Stadium signifies Minneapolis's modern urban landscape. The Stone Arch Bridge, a former railroad bridge, spans the river, connecting these historical and contemporary landmarks in downtown Minneapolis. The Mill City Museum continues to be recognized for its historical interpretation, having been nominated as a top history museum.
Taylor Swift fans flock to Downtown East in Minneapolis for the first of two shows on her "The Eras Tour".
June 23, 2023 — Taylor Swift fans flock to Downtown East in Minneapolis for the first of two shows on her "The Eras Tour".
Taylor Swift fans arrive at US Bank Stadium for the first of two shows on the Eras tour.
June 23, 2023 — Taylor Swift fans arrive at US Bank Stadium for the first of two shows on the Eras tour.
Taylor Swift fans lining up at US Bank Stadium for the first of two Eras Tour shows.
June 23, 2023 — Taylor Swift fans lining up at US Bank Stadium for the first of two Eras Tour shows.
Taylor Siwft signage on US Bank Stadium as fans arrive for the Eras Tour.
June 23, 2023 — Taylor Siwft signage on US Bank Stadium as fans arrive for the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on The Eras Tour, June 23, 2023.
June 23, 2023 — Taylor Swift at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on The Eras Tour, June 23, 2023.
Taylor Swift at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as part of the Eras Tour on June 22, 2023.
June 22, 2023 — Taylor Swift at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as part of the Eras Tour on June 22, 2023.
Green Bay Packaging’s state-of-the-art recycled paper mill, completed in 2021 at a cost of roughly $500 million, releases plumes of steam into the winter night as viewed from across the Fox River. The facility replaced the company’s 72-year-old mill and became one of the most advanced recycled-paper operations in the country, designed to dramatically reduce water use and energy consumption while increasing production capacity. The glow from the mill’s lighting and processing equipment diffuses through the cold air, mingling with tree silhouettes along the riverbank and reflecting off the frozen surface of the Fox River.
December 26, 2022 — Green Bay Packaging’s state-of-the-art recycled paper mill, completed in 2021 at a cost of roughly $500 million, releases plumes of steam into the winter night as viewed from across the Fox River. The facility replaced the company’s 72-year-old mill and became one of the most advanced recycled-paper operations in the country, designed to dramatically reduce water use and energy consumption while increasing production capacity. The glow from the mill’s lighting and processing equipment diffuses through the cold air, mingling with tree silhouettes along the riverbank and reflecting off the frozen surface of the Fox River.
Concrete barricades were installed around the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office in downtown Minneapolis in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The trial, which began in March 2021, followed the death of George Floyd in May 2020, an event that sparked widespread protests and unrest. The security measures were put in place to protect the building and its staff during a period of heightened public attention and potential civil disturbance.
February 22, 2021 — Concrete barricades were installed around the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office in downtown Minneapolis in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The trial, which began in March 2021, followed the death of George Floyd in May 2020, an event that sparked widespread protests and unrest. The security measures were put in place to protect the building and its staff during a period of heightened public attention and potential civil disturbance.
A lightning bolt illuminates the early morning sky over downtown Minneapolis on July 18, 2020, striking a high-rise building. In the background, US Bank Stadium, the home of the Minnesota Vikings since its opening in 2016, stands prominently with its distinctive angular roof. The surrounding urban environment includes various commercial and residential structures, alongside industrial remnants and infrastructure near the Mississippi River. This event occurred during a period of significant social and political activity in Minneapolis.
July 18, 2020 — A lightning bolt illuminates the early morning sky over downtown Minneapolis on July 18, 2020, striking a high-rise building. In the background, US Bank Stadium, the home of the Minnesota Vikings since its opening in 2016, stands prominently with its distinctive angular roof. The surrounding urban environment includes various commercial and residential structures, alongside industrial remnants and infrastructure near the Mississippi River. This event occurred during a period of significant social and political activity in Minneapolis.
US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, May 2020.
May 4, 2020 — US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, May 2020.
US Bank Stadium in Downtown Minneapolis. Home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.
November 27, 2019 — US Bank Stadium in Downtown Minneapolis. Home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.
The interior of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, shown from a high vantage point with an unobstructed view of the field. Completed in 2016 on the former site of the Metrodome, the $1.1 billion stadium features a fixed, translucent ETFE roof and steeply angled seating designed to evoke Nordic longhouses. The field displays the Vikings’ horned helmet logo at midfield, surrounded by vibrant purple end zones and the signature “SKOL” rally cry—a modern landmark of downtown Minneapolis and a hub for major sporting and entertainment events.
November 27, 2019 — The interior of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, shown from a high vantage point with an unobstructed view of the field. Completed in 2016 on the former site of the Metrodome, the $1.1 billion stadium features a fixed, translucent ETFE roof and steeply angled seating designed to evoke Nordic longhouses. The field displays the Vikings’ horned helmet logo at midfield, surrounded by vibrant purple end zones and the signature “SKOL” rally cry—a modern landmark of downtown Minneapolis and a hub for major sporting and entertainment events.
US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, in Downtown Minneapolis.
June 5, 2019 — US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, in Downtown Minneapolis.
U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, photographed under a clear night sky, showcases its striking angular design illuminated by the city’s glow. Opened in 2016 and designed by HKS Architects, the venue serves as the home of the Minnesota Vikings and a premier multi-purpose arena for concerts, major sporting events, and conventions. Its faceted steel and glass shell evokes the prow of a Viking ship, a nod to the team’s heritage, while its translucent ETFE roof allows natural light by day and reflects ambient light by night. This structure replaced the collapsed Metrodome and now anchors the eastern edge of the Minneapolis skyline as one of the most distinctive modern stadiums in the United States.
June 5, 2019 — U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis, photographed under a clear night sky, showcases its striking angular design illuminated by the city’s glow. Opened in 2016 and designed by HKS Architects, the venue serves as the home of the Minnesota Vikings and a premier multi-purpose arena for concerts, major sporting events, and conventions. Its faceted steel and glass shell evokes the prow of a Viking ship, a nod to the team’s heritage, while its translucent ETFE roof allows natural light by day and reflects ambient light by night. This structure replaced the collapsed Metrodome and now anchors the eastern edge of the Minneapolis skyline as one of the most distinctive modern stadiums in the United States.
Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main.
December 1, 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main.
Northeast Minneapolis with US Bank Stadium across the Mississippi River.
November 6, 2018 — Northeast Minneapolis with US Bank Stadium across the Mississippi River.
Downtown East Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Towers, The Armory, and US Bank Stadium.
November 17, 2017 — Downtown East Minneapolis. Wells Fargo Towers, The Armory, and US Bank Stadium.
US Bank Stadium steel frame construction in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with towering cranes against a night sky.
July 15, 2015 — Construction of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, highlights the complex steel framework and towering cranes that defined its assembly. The project, initiated in December 2013 on the former site of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, was designed by HKS Architects and constructed by Mortenson. Its distinctive angular geometry, inspired by Nordic shipbuilding and Minnesota's climate, was evident even in its skeletal form. Completed in 2016, the $1.1 billion venue became one of North America's most technically complex indoor stadiums, featuring a fixed roof, extensive glass curtain walls, and massive steel trusses.
Downtown Minneapolis while US Bank Stadium was being built.
May 7, 2015 — Downtown Minneapolis while US Bank Stadium was being built.

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