Our Day with the Vikings

Each summer, the Minnesota Vikings invite the public to come and watch them practice. The tickets are FREE. Parking is $10 (if you purchase the parking pass online) and $20 at the door.

They open up the Vikings Practice Field several hours before practice and fill the grounds with games and fun activities for all ages.

Things to do at Training Camp:

• Take your kids to play in the Kids Area. This is open before, during, and after practice!
• No kids? Find Games for all ages throughout the training camp
• Like to show your moves? Have a Dance party with a live DJ!
• Take pictures with cool photo ops all over the place
• Get autographs from players. A few players come out each day for autographs.
• Eat at one of the many concession stands or food trucks
• And obviously – Watch the players practice
• Click here for more info and ideas on THINGS TO DO

We started at the ‘Kid’s Area’ – it was filled football related games. All kids are invited to participate in a “combine.” They get their picture taken, then are tested in their high jump, their throwing skills, and their speed. They can get a printout at the end showing how they did in each area.

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There’s also a space for flag football, corn hole, and other games.

There are also lots of fun spots for pictures.

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You can’t bring food in, but the price for food is actually reasonable. (We DID bring in water and Gatorade)

• $3 for hotdogs,
• $5 burgers,
• $1 for a bottle of water.

If you didn’t bring kids, there are other games throughout the arena (for all ages) where you can win prizes and Vikings tickets.

Once practice begins, you can find a spot in the grass or on the bleachers to watch. There is no assigned seating except for those who payed for a ticket or are season ticket holders.

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We were super excited to watch #12 – our friend Chad Beebe.

I think he earned the most cheers that day. We were impressed with his speed and ability to catch every ball that came his way!

The last practice for the 2019 season is on Friday, August 16th – so if you can’t make it this summer, plan to attend next year. Click here to get your tickets.