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University of Minnesota Athletics
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Details Announced for April 25 Spring Game
4/22/2026 2:40:00 PM | Football
Minnesota's spring game is free to attend and will start at 11:00 a.m.
The University of Minnesota football team will hold a spring game at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Free Admission
Tickets for the game are not needed, as the game is free to attend. Minnesota will enforce its bag policy and security screening for fans attending the game.
Parking
Parking lots around the stadium will be open and will have an event rate of $7. Fans can park in the following lots beginning at 7:00 a.m.: Maroon, Gold, Ski-U-Mah, Victory and Lot 37. Tailgating is not permitted for the Spring Game.
Gate A Information
The only gate that will be open to the public on Saturday will be Gate A, which is located on the northwest side of Huntington Bank Stadium. Gate A will open at 10:30 a.m. for fans to enter.
Seating
Fans will be permitted to sit on the north side (traditional visiting team side) of the stadium.
Concessions
The Fan Favs stand at Section 110 will be open to the public, offering brats, hot dogs, chicken tenders, cheese curds and ice cream bars. There will also be an assortment of Coke products and alcoholic products available for purchase as well.
Diaper Drive
The team will once again host a diaper drive at the spring game. Gopher fans have donated nearly 130,000 diapers since the team first started collecting them once a year in 2017. Fans are encouraged to bring diapers to the game and drop them off outside the stadium near Tribal Nations Plaza (outside of West Plaza). These diapers will then be donated to the Diaper Bank of Minnesota where they will then be distributed to community members in need.
Oar Collection
Fans are encouraged to bring a decorated oar to the spring game. These customized oars will be added to the inside of Huntington Bank Stadium where they adorn the tunnel that the Gophers travel from their locker room to the field on game days. These inspirational oars are the final images that members of the team see before taking the field and connect the community and state with Gopher football.
A New Trophy
The iconic Goldy's Cup has been retired and replaced with the Prince Lombardi Trophy. The silver trophy looks familiar to the NFL's Vince Lombardi Trophy, but Minnesota's version has a wooden base and pays homage to the legendary Minnesota musician Prince.
Spring Game MVP
As is tradition, head coach P.J. Fleck will award the Sid Hartman Spring Game MVP trophy to the most deserving player at the conclusion of the game in the team's locker room. The honoree will receive a wooden trophy that honors the late Sid Hartman, who covered the Gophers for parts of nine decades.
Television
The game will air live on Big Ten Network. Zach Mackey will call the game and former Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan will be the analyst. Former Minnesota offensive lineman Tommy Olson will be the sideline reporter for BTN.
Radio
The game will air live on KFAN. Mike Grimm, former Gopher running back Darrell Thompson, Justin Gaard and Tanner Hoops will be on the call.
Free Admission
Tickets for the game are not needed, as the game is free to attend. Minnesota will enforce its bag policy and security screening for fans attending the game.
Parking
Parking lots around the stadium will be open and will have an event rate of $7. Fans can park in the following lots beginning at 7:00 a.m.: Maroon, Gold, Ski-U-Mah, Victory and Lot 37. Tailgating is not permitted for the Spring Game.
Gate A Information
The only gate that will be open to the public on Saturday will be Gate A, which is located on the northwest side of Huntington Bank Stadium. Gate A will open at 10:30 a.m. for fans to enter.
Seating
Fans will be permitted to sit on the north side (traditional visiting team side) of the stadium.
Concessions
The Fan Favs stand at Section 110 will be open to the public, offering brats, hot dogs, chicken tenders, cheese curds and ice cream bars. There will also be an assortment of Coke products and alcoholic products available for purchase as well.
Diaper Drive
The team will once again host a diaper drive at the spring game. Gopher fans have donated nearly 130,000 diapers since the team first started collecting them once a year in 2017. Fans are encouraged to bring diapers to the game and drop them off outside the stadium near Tribal Nations Plaza (outside of West Plaza). These diapers will then be donated to the Diaper Bank of Minnesota where they will then be distributed to community members in need.
Oar Collection
Fans are encouraged to bring a decorated oar to the spring game. These customized oars will be added to the inside of Huntington Bank Stadium where they adorn the tunnel that the Gophers travel from their locker room to the field on game days. These inspirational oars are the final images that members of the team see before taking the field and connect the community and state with Gopher football.
A New Trophy
The iconic Goldy's Cup has been retired and replaced with the Prince Lombardi Trophy. The silver trophy looks familiar to the NFL's Vince Lombardi Trophy, but Minnesota's version has a wooden base and pays homage to the legendary Minnesota musician Prince.
Spring Game MVP
As is tradition, head coach P.J. Fleck will award the Sid Hartman Spring Game MVP trophy to the most deserving player at the conclusion of the game in the team's locker room. The honoree will receive a wooden trophy that honors the late Sid Hartman, who covered the Gophers for parts of nine decades.
Television
The game will air live on Big Ten Network. Zach Mackey will call the game and former Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan will be the analyst. Former Minnesota offensive lineman Tommy Olson will be the sideline reporter for BTN.
Radio
The game will air live on KFAN. Mike Grimm, former Gopher running back Darrell Thompson, Justin Gaard and Tanner Hoops will be on the call.
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