Bars and businesses across Minnesota are preparing a full day of activities for football fans as the Vikings face off against the Steelers on Sunday in Ireland .
The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Minnesota time in Dublin. Each team has a record of 2-1 and is tied for first in their respective divisions.
Many Twin Cities bars have posted their watch party details on Facebook.
At Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Sam Rook said staffers are getting the kitchen ready. Because it’s an early game, the casino’s marketing vice president said, they are focusing more on breakfast and brunch items than small bites and cocktails.
He advised fans to arrive early and to bring their appetites.
“We’re rolling out a full breakfast buffet so fans can load up on game-day fuel, including hearty classics alongside some Hop House favorites, plus coffee, beer, and cocktails,” Rook said.
“Hop House will have the same high-energy atmosphere fans love,” he added, “just with a morning twist.”
Brian Raiche, a manager at Alary’s Bar & Barbecue in downtown St. Paul, expects a decent crowd for it watch party. Alary’s is traditionally a Chicago Bears bar but opened its stools to Vikings fans during last year’s game in London.
