The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee wants to make your visit to the Bold North™ as seamless as possible. The information you’ll find in Know Before You Go includes the range of transportation options and increased service information that will be offered during the 10-day festival, including expanded light rail service connecting Mall of America® to downtown Minneapolis. If you’re starting to plan your trip, this is a great place to start!
MSP Airport is a convenient 20-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis, downtown Saint Paul and Mall of America®. Don’t want to drive? Catch a bus, Uber, or the METRO Blue Line on the Light Rail to downtown Minneapolis or Mall of America®.
- Private Air
- Airport Map
- Metro Transit Light Rail and Bus schedule
- Uber at MSP
- Taxicabs
The day after the Super Bowl is a busy time at the airport. Use the 5-4-3-2-1 guide below to ensure a stress-free travel day.
- 5-hours: Check out of your hotel room
- 4-hours: Return your rental car
- 3-hours: Check bags at the airline ticket counter
- 2-hours: Get in line at the TSA Security Checkpoint
- 1-hour: Be at your gate ready to travel
Metro Transit has got your playbook to Super Bowl week! Metro Transit is the best way to reach downtown Minneapolis, with expanded schedules on key routes to provide increased frequency and additional schedules for Super Bowl-related events. If you’re in town for the weekend, be sure to check out the suburban shuttles!
Recommended Routes: Take the most efficient and convenient routes to Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington Events. For current road conditions, use MnDOT’s 511 traveler information website 511mn.org, call 511 or download the MN 511 app.
Downtown Minneapolis has more than 65,000 parking spots available for Super Bowl-related events. Follow these tips to secure the best parking spot possible.
- Reserved Parking: Fans can pre-purchase a parking spot for any event in downtown Minneapolis at a guaranteed rate. Click to reserve your parking.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of parking start time. - Meters: The City of Minneapolis now operates approximately 8,000 metered spaces with varying rates, time limits, and hours of enforcement. Be sure to use the interactive meter map to learn applicable regular and event rates, time limits, and hours of enforcement and download the MPLS Parking App on your mobile device to pay or extend your session on-the-go!
- Downtown Commuters: Check with your current parking operator to ensure your contract parking spots will be available during the 10-day festival.
- Gameday Parking: Gameday parking is now available for those attending Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium. Only advanced purchases will guarantee your parking spot. Purchase your spot today!
Uber is the official rideshare partner of the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee. The Uber app connects riders and drivers at the push of a button. During the week of Super Bowl activities, there will be dedicated Uber pickup locations at various events.
To download the Uber app, go to the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store or find Uber directly in the Super Bowl LII app.
For any support needs go to help.uber.com.
Taxis are an easy way to get a safe and reliable ride to and from your favorite events from hotels and landmarks.
While most of our activations will take place outside, we’re considering the skyway system in our wayfinding plans as a warm alternative to the Bold North™. All skyways will be open for their normal operating hours with a few special event exceptions:
- Event specific skyways will have extended hours of operation
- Extra signage and volunteers will be placed throughout all skyways
- Access to all parking garages will be available, with extended hours
Information on Game day Staff Parking and Mobility Assistance is available on the Game Day Info page.
Check back for more information and announcements to come soon. Read more Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon frequently asked questions.
VACIS will be in operation beginning Monday, January 29 through Sunday, February 4, 2018. The hours of operation are:
- January 29 through February 3: 6AM to 6PM
- February 4: 6AM to 10AM
