Minneapolis - Sports
Minneapolis is a city that knows how to entertain. From its thriving live music and theater scenes to major league sports and festivals, there’s always something to add to the Twin Cities calendar. Whether planning a night on the town or mapping out a weekend getaway, get ready to unlock the many things to do in Minneapolis, including Minneapolis events that keep the city buzzing in every season.
Popular Sports in Minneapolis
- Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Monster Jam
U.S. Bank Stadium - Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers
Grand Casino Arena - Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Minnesota Frost vs Boston Fleet
Grand Casino Arena - Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington Commanders
U.S. Bank Stadium - Friday, December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
2026 IIHF World Junior Championship-Group A - Sweden v. Slovakia
Grand Casino Arena - Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Minnesota Roller Derby
Roy Wilkins Auditorium at St. Paul RiverCentre
All Sports Events in Minneapolis259 Results
- February 21, 2026Saturday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Mens Basketball vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Mens BasketballMinneapolis, MNWilliams Arena
Venue
Williams Arena
- February 21, 2026Saturday 12:00 AMSt. Thomas Tommies Hockey vs. Augustana Vikings Mens HockeySt. Paul, MNLee and Penny Anderson Arena
Lineup
- St. Thomas Tommies Hockey
- Augustana Vikings Mens Hockey
Venue
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena
- February 20, 2026Friday 06:30 PMMinnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas MavericksMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Venue
Target Center
- February 22, 2026Sunday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Womens Basketball vs. Michigan State Spartans Womens BasketballMinneapolis, MNWilliams Arena
Lineup
- Minnesota Gophers Womens Basketball
- Michigan State University Spartans Womens Basketball
Venue
Williams Arena
- February 22, 2026Sunday 06:00 PMMinnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ersMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Venue
Target Center
- February 28, 2026Saturday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Mens Basketball vs. UCLA Bruins Mens BasketballMinneapolis, MNWilliams Arena
Venue
Williams Arena
- February 28, 2026Saturday 03:30 PMMinnesota United FC vs. FC CincinnatiSt. Paul, MNAllianz Field
Venue
Allianz Field
- March 1, 2026Sunday 04:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. St. Louis BluesSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
- March 3, 2026Tuesday 07:00 PMMinnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis GrizzliesMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Venue
Target Center
- March 3, 2026Tuesday 08:30 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Tampa Bay LightningSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
- March 5, 2026Thursday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Mens Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans HockeyMinneapolis, MN3M Arena at Mariucci
Venue
3M Arena at Mariucci
- March 6, 2026Friday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Mens Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans HockeyMinneapolis, MN3M Arena at Mariucci
Venue
3M Arena at Mariucci
- March 5, 2026Thursday 07:00 PMMinnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto RaptorsMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Venue
Target Center
- March 7, 2026Saturday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Mens Basketball vs. Northwestern Wildcats Mens BasketballMinneapolis, MNWilliams Arena
Venue
Williams Arena
- March 7, 2026Saturday 02:00 PMMinnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando MagicMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Venue
Target Center
- March 10, 2026Tuesday 07:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Utah MammothSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
Venue
- March 12, 2026Thursday 07:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Philadelphia FlyersSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
- March 13, 2026Friday 07:00 PMMinnesota Frost vs Seattle TorrentSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
Lineup
Venue
- March 14, 2026Saturday 05:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. New York RangersSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
- March 15, 2026Sunday 06:30 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple LeafsSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
Venues in Minneapolis
From world-class arenas to intimate clubs, Minneapolis offers a stage for every kind of experience. From massive shows at U.S. Bank Stadium to legendary nights at First Avenue, these stages highlight some of the best things to do in Minneapolis. Whether you’re after major Minneapolis concerts or unique Minneapolis events, these are the venues that can be counted on to deliver in the Twin Cities.
- Football, Concerts, Special Events
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 - Basketball, Concerts, Special Events
Target Center
600 1st Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403 - Baseball, Concerts, Special Events
Target Field
353 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403 - Football, Concerts, Special Events
Huntington Bank Stadium
2009 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 - Concerts, Special Events
Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus
525 5th Street North, Minneapolis, MN 55401 - Concerts
First Avenue
701 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403 - Hockey, Concerts, Special Events
Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center)
199 Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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This city’s legendary stages showcase Minneapolis live music at its finest, while major arenas and stadiums host the biggest sports events in Minneapolis throughout the year. Dive deeper into the dynamic entertainment scene that defines this half of the Twin Cities.
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