It's been a minute since there was a big concert at the Gophers football stadium. Like since 2016. Beyoncé was the last big production at TCF Bank Stadium.
With Queen Bey returning to the venue now known as Huntington Bank Stadium, here are some tips for her dance party on Thursday.
Tickets. They are still available at ticketmaster.com at original face value or possibly less. "Dynamic pricing," i.e. supply and demand, could be in effect closer to 8 p.m. showtime.
Light rail. There is a light rail stop on the Green Line across the street from the stadium. After the concert, fans can board the final eastbound train to Union Depot in downtown St. Paul at 11:38 p.m., or the last westbound train to downtown Minneapolis at 11:46 p.m., according to the Metro Transit schedule. The concert has an 11 p.m. curfew. As of last week, Metro Transit spokesman Drew Kerr told the Star Tribune that the agency plans to provide extra light rail service for Beyoncé's show "as we do whenever there are large events here or at other stadiums." He said he is confident light rail operators will choose to work overtime to supplement service for this concert.
Ride-share spots. The designated pickup and dropoff locations are on Oak Street between 3M Arena at Mariucci and Huntington Bank Stadium.
Parking. There is ample parking on the University of Minnesota campus in ramps and lots, ranging from $30 to $50. Parking facilities open at 3 p.m. The lots closest to the stadium are the Gopher, Maroon and Victory lots. Parking passes can be purchased here.
Merch. Souvenirs will go on sale about 2 p.m. Thursday outside the stadium near Gate E. You don't need a ticket to buy Beyoncé merch at this stand.
Entering. The U of M is a smoke-free campus. All concertgoers will be screened by security personnel. Gates open at 5 p.m.
