I have been to TCF Bank Stadium several times and I think it is a great stadium. I sit on the North side of the stadium so that we get the sun, which helps when it is cold out. The South side of the stadium is shaded so that can be cold sometimes!
there were bathroom lines stretching the width of the concourse during half time. People couldn't get to the vendors and moving across to return to the seat was very difficult.If this will be your first time at the stadium, here is a clue for finding the right gate entrance. Minnesota county names appear alphabetically don't let that fool you. Gate B is clockwise from Gate C. Ugh we missed the opening kickoff due to this costly mistake.
I've only gone to Gohpers' games, but they are really fun! We parked at the State Fair and took the bus directly to the stadium...great for tailgating and the bus doesn't take too long (10-15 min) and drops you off right at the gate! Great little stadium for football, and they now serve beer at the U's games! Lines get a little long, but not sure how it is for Vikings games. Overall, love this stadium!
Brought my 6yr old to the gopher football game and even though they served beer, the packed stadium was safe and without trouble. Prices were reasonable and with the light rail, parking was cheap and the train drops you off at the stadium. I've had similar experiences at Wisconsin and Iowa's stadiums (neither serve beer) and was impressed with the Big Ten fans behavior.
I love the Metrodome as much as the next guy for it's history and the memories I have made there but I saw my first outdoor NFL game at TCF for Vikings vs. Lions. Although the Vikings never showed up to play football, the stadiums is awesome. We were front row 50 yard line on the Vikings side and it was the best game experience of my life. The beer guys were great and going to the bathroom didn't take all of halftime like it did in the dome. I recommend it!
We came here for the Bears Vikings game. It was a ton of fun as long as we were bundled up. Fun field, prices were bad but not half as bad as Chicago!
A really nice stadium and a great place to see a game! Sitting on the home side is a bit chilly in the shade, but so much FUN!Go Gophers!
New, roomy, clean, modern bathrooms. Tons of food choices. BEER-WINE for sale unlike most other college stadiums. Third largest jumbotron in nation. Great atmosphere on UM campus. Tailgate is a work in progress with limited parking around stadium. Game Day is a blast, show up at least three hours early. UM Band puts on a good show and Gopher Football is on the rise!
went here a few weekends ago for the VIkings game. Loved the outdoor stadium. The M's club entry was hard to find and signage wasn't that great. Seats are typical plastic stadium seats of a normal width. If you have a chunky guy next to you it will be tight. Great big screen so when you exit the stadium you can still see the broadcast on the sidewalk.With the early sunset, the field is partially shaded. It was incredibly crowded at halftime in the walk ways and nearly impossible to move. If we didn't have the M club it would have been miserable trying to get food. THe M club made the day for us.
I just saw the Vikings v. Atlanta game there with friends and we sat in the end zone. I have been to multiple Minnesota Gophers college games there usually with phenomenal seats. My conclusion after sitting in the end zone is that there are no bad seats in the house. This is a wonderful stadium and it would be worth taking a look even if there is no game. I also think that it is really cool that all of the counties in the state are listed on the outside as you walk around.