MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – U.S. Bank Stadium is set to host its first ever basketball event this winter, featuring seven regional teams including the Drake University men's basketball team and a Big Ten vs. Big 12 match-up. The four-game classic will be held on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Drake fans can purchase their pre-sale tickets using the promo code DRAKE18 here
The Bulldogs will face North Dakota State Saturday, Dec. 1, at a time to be determined.
U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic Schedule
University of St. Thomas vs.
University of Wisconsin–River Falls |
Friday, November 30 – Time TBA |
University of Minnesota vs.
Oklahoma State University |
Friday, November 30 – Time TBA |
North Dakota State University vs.
Drake University
|
Saturday, December 1 – Time TBA |
South Dakota State University vs.
University of Northern Iowa
|
Saturday, December 1 – Time TBA |
"We are excited to provide fans with an awesome opportunity to experience great basketball games at U.S. Bank Stadium in advance of the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four," says Patrick Talty, SMG General Manager at U.S. Bank Stadium. "The U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic is an accessible way for college basketball fans to enjoy a game in this unique setting. Our participating schools deliver strong match-ups for attendees, and we look forward to working with each university to give their athletes, fans, alumni, and staff a world-class experience."
U.S. Bank Stadium is the home of the Minnesota Vikings and a wide variety of events, including Super Bowl LII and ESPN's Summer X Games. Since opening in July 2016, the stadium has welcomed over three million visitors, quickly becoming one of the premier stadiums in the world. This basketball classic, including teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Oklahoma, will be the first basketball event in U.S. Bank Stadium's history.
Tickets for the U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic go on sale via a pre-sale starting Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. Drake fans can purchase their pre-sale tickets using the promo code DRAKE18 here. A pre-game Tailgate Party, hosted in the Delta Sky360 Club with food and beverage specials, is available for $35 and begins three hours prior to the first game each day. Tickets for the Tailgate Party are available to the public for purchase on a first come, first serve basis and must be purchased in addition to tickets for the game. All tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
