Minnesota Vikings fans attending the first game at U.S. Bank Stadium should plan ahead, because the game has changed.
The Vikings play the Green Bay Packers (you may have heard?) at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. But you better add plenty of time before that prime-time kick off to get into your seats.
The location is familiar. The new stadium is on the site of the Metrodome, which was torn down in 2014. The building has played host to a sold-out soccer match, two concerts and two preseason games, but has yet to accommodate a house this full, packed with enthusiastic Vikings and Packers fans trying to get to their purple seats.
The main problem thus far with the stadium, according to various reactions, can be summed up in a word: Congestion. That's been a concern both inside the stadium concourses and on the streets, parking ramps and rail cars outside.
With that warning, fans should plan their routes to the game, allow extra time to get there and arrive early. Vikings also are strongly encouraging fans to enter the gate designated on their ticket.
Here are things to know:
Tickets: Have your QR code or PDF barcode ready to be scanned. E-mail confirmations will not get anyone in the door.
Security: Everyone goes through metal detectors or is screened by hand-held wands.
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