Allianz Field Adventure!

Posted on July 7, 2019August 17, 2026 by Explorerhawk26A

(Saturday, June 29, 2019) – A visit to the new home of the Minnesota United Football Club (the Loons) in Saint Paul was in order and occurred on this hot summer afternoon (heat index in the upper 90s). With many highways closed due to road construction and limited parking around the stadium, a “park-n-rail” option was implemented. The $10 “Railgaiting” ticket, purchased at a Minneapolis establishment, included a beverage, parking for the game, and an “all-day” rail pass. The train ride took about 15 minutes, and a total of about 30 minutes with walking on each end from the train stations.

fullsizeoutput_6e6c — Green Line train from Prospect Park in Minneapolis to the Allianz Field Station in Saint Paul

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2FZbu1C8RlabwuMwrP6C7w — First view once inside the stadium

fullsizeoutput_6e44 — Many food options under the grandstand

fullsizeoutput_6e3e — South end grandstand in the background – where the vocal Loons supporters sit

IaG2Oot8R0CKfMsT6jfs%Q — Allianz Field – Saint Paul, Minnesota

fullsizeoutput_6e3c — 19,778 in attendance versus Cincinnati FC – Minnesota won 7-1

fullsizeoutput_6e3f — View from the south grandstand

fullsizeoutput_6e4b — View from the north end of the Allianz Field

fullsizeoutput_6e45 — Final score was MNUFC 7, Cincinnati FC 1

It was a fun adventure to watch an MLS soccer match at the new MN United stadium, Allianz Field. The stadium was amazing, and it appeared that there wasn’t a bad seat in the house!

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