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Minnesotans looking to stay active during the cold months will once again have access to indoor skating and running at U.S. Bank Stadium. Winter Warm Up, the stadiumโ€™s seasonal recreation program, returns on Tuesday, December 2, and runs through Thursday, January 22. Thirteen sessions will be offered this season.

The program is open to all ages and takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout December and January. Winter Warm Up will not be held on December 23, December 25, or January 1.

Participants should enter through the Skyway via the Stadium Parking Garage, located at 740 South Fourth Street in Minneapolis.

Inline Skating on the Main Concourse

Inline skating and rollerskating will take place on the main concourse. Open skating runs from 5 to 8 p.m., followed by speed skating from 8 to 9 p.m.

Skaters must bring their own equipment. U.S. Bank Stadium does not offer skate rentals, and rollerskis are not allowed. All participants on the skating concourse must have skates on. Street shoes are not permitted.

Helmets and other safety gear must be brought from home. Bags will be inspected at security, and skaters may bring their own equipment through bag check.

Skating Rules

โ€ข No earbuds, headphones, speakers, or music devices
โ€ข No phone use of any kind while skating
โ€ข No food or beverages on the skating course
โ€ข No standing or stopping on the inside skate line
โ€ข Trick skating and excessive weaving are not allowed
โ€ข Pass on the left when possible and announce โ€œPassing on your leftโ€
โ€ข Restrooms available near Section 103
โ€ข Water fountains located near Section 101
โ€ข No strollers allowed on the skating course

Indoor Running on the Upper Concourse

The upper concourse will serve as the indoor running track for the season. Proper running footwear is required for all participants.

Only factory sealed water bottles, sports beverages, or empty bottles for refilling are permitted. Water fountains and filling stations are available near Section 101.

Strollers are not allowed on the running course. There are no restrictions on bag size for this event, though all bags will be inspected by security. No equipment rentals are available through the stadium.

The Pedestrian Ramp at Section 325 will be open for incline training.

Tickets and Entry

All participants age three and older must have a ticket to enter the facility. Tickets are fifteen dollars per person and must be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com.

There is no re entry once a ticket has been scanned and the participant has exited the building.

A waiver must be completed by all guests prior to participating. Rules, requirements, and waiver information are available at usbankstadium.com.

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