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 - Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Grand Casino Arena - Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
U.S. Bank Stadium - Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
WWE Presents NXT Live
Roy Wilkins Auditorium at St. Paul RiverCentre - Friday, November 14, 2025
MSHSL 2025 Football Tournament
U.S. Bank Stadium - Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Minnesota Frost vs Toronto Sceptres
Grand Casino Arena - Friday, December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
2026 IIHF World Junior Championship-Group A - Sweden v. Slovakia
Grand Casino Arena - Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Minnesota Roller Derby
Roy Wilkins Auditorium at St. Paul RiverCentre
All Sports Events in Minneapolis277 Results
- December 6, 2025Saturday 12:00 AMSt. Thomas Tommies Hockey vs. Lake Superior State Lakers HockeySt. Paul, MNLee and Penny Anderson Arena
Lineup
- St. Thomas Tommies Hockey
- Lake Superior State Lakers Hockey
Venue
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena
- December 6, 2025Saturday 12:00 AMTBD at Minnesota United FC: MLS Cup Final (If Necessary)St. Paul, MNAllianz Field
Lineup
Venue
Allianz Field
- December 7, 2025Sunday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Womens Basketball vs. Maryland Terrapins Womens BasketballMinneapolis, MNWilliams Arena
Lineup
- Minnesota Gophers Womens Basketball
- Univ of Maryland Terrapins Womens Basketball
Venue
Williams Arena
- December 6, 2025Saturday 07:00 PMMinnesota Timberwolves vs. LA ClippersMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Venue
Target Center
- December 7, 2025Sunday 12:00 PMMinnesota Vikings vs. Washington CommandersMinneapolis, MNU.S. Bank Stadium
- December 8, 2025Monday 07:00 PMMinnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix SunsMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Venue
Target Center
- December 10, 2025Wednesday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Womens Basketball vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Womens BasketballMinneapolis, MNWilliams Arena
Lineup
- Minnesota Gophers Womens Basketball
- Alabama A&M Bulldogs Womens Basketball
Venue
Williams Arena
- No date yetNBA Cup Knockout - Date Subject To ChangeMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Lineup
Venue
Target Center
- December 11, 2025Thursday 07:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Dallas StarsSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
Venue
- December 13, 2025Saturday 01:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Ottawa SenatorsSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
- December 14, 2025Sunday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Mens Basketball vs. Texas Southern Tigers Mens BasketballMinneapolis, MNWilliams Arena
Venue
Williams Arena
- December 14, 2025Sunday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Womens Basketball vs. Wyoming Cowgirls Womens BasketballMinneapolis, MNWilliams Arena
Lineup
- Minnesota Gophers Womens Basketball
- Wyoming Cowgirls Womens Basketball
Venue
Williams Arena
- December 14, 2025Sunday 05:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Boston BruinsSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
- December 16, 2025Tuesday 07:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Washington CapitalsSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
- December 17, 2025Wednesday 07:00 PMMinnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis GrizzliesMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Venue
Target Center
- December 19, 2025Friday 07:00 PMMinnesota Frost vs Boston FleetSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
Lineup
Venue
- December 19, 2025Friday 08:30 PMMinnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City ThunderMinneapolis, MNTarget Center
Venue
Target Center
- December 20, 2025Saturday 02:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Edmonton OilersSaint Paul, MNGrand Casino Arena
- December 21, 2025Sunday 12:00 AMMinnesota Gophers Mens Basketball vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Mens BasketballMinneapolis, MNWilliams Arena
Lineup
- University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball
- Campbell Fighting Camels Mens Basketball
Venue
Williams Arena
- December 21, 2025Sunday 05:00 PMMinnesota Wild vs. Colorado AvalancheSaint 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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