Vikings Training Camp In The Twin Cities: Schedule, Tickets, Food

EAGAN, MN — The Minnesota Vikings are preparing to host their first training camp at the team's new facilities in Eagan; the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. Unlike previous camps held in Mankato, reserved tickets will be required to access camp practices.

Tickets: The free, general admission tickets will be available via Vikings.com later this month. Season ticket holders will have priority access to reserve tickets, starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 21.

Tickets for the general public will be released at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 25.

The ticket requirement is based on anticipated high demand. The Vikings estimate about 5,000 fans will be able to attend daily, with a possible expansion for night practices.

Here are the key dates for camp, announced Tuesday:

• Tuesday, July 24: Rookies report
• Wednesday, July 25: First rookie practice
• Friday, July 27: Veterans report
• Saturday, July 28: First team practice
• Saturday, Aug. 4: Night practice

Parking, directions

The team says that more than 2,200 parking spaces will be available in the Northland Ford Dealers parking lot. Each spot must be purchased in advance. Accessible parking can be reserved.

Fans can only arrive via Vikings Parkway or Ames Crossing. Use the following address: 2600 Vikings Circle Eagan, MN 55121.

Food

• Hot dogs: $3
• Bottled water: $1

Fans can also bring their own water bottles. Coolers are not allowed.

Player autographs

Vikings players are scheduled to sign autographs with their position groups. The daily autograph schedule is available here. The Vikings cannot guarantee a specific player’s autograph.

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