Vikings training camp 2016: Your guide to Mankato

Here's what you need to know to make the most of a trip to see the Vikings practice.

July 27, 2016 at 8:13PM
Vikings fans cheered as Adrian Peterson returned to Minnesota State University for Vikings training camp last season.
Vikings fans cheered as Adrian Peterson returned to Minnesota State University for Vikings training camp last season. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Vikings usually practice twice a day: Once in the morning and again in the afternoon or evening. In addition, players sign autographs by position groupos after most of the morning practices.Here's the complete workout schedule.

Autographs: There are autograph sessions by position scheduled for after some practices -- and there are special rules on the days when Teddy Bridgewqater and Adrian Peterson are signing. (Hint: Get there early on those days and hope you get lucky in a lottery.) Read the rules here.

Here's a map of the training camp site on the campus of Minnesota State University.

How do I get there? Click here for a map where you can get the best directions.

Where do I eat? Here's a guide (and menus) of Mankato restaaurants.

Special training camp events: The Vikings have added a movie night and Vikings' Women's Day to a schedule that also includes post-practice fireworks and Fan Appreciation Day. Here's information about two special events.

Junior Training Camp and Junior Cheer Clinic: Information on a couple of events for children 17 and younger is here.

Cameras, bad weather and more. It's free to attend practice but you'll have to pay to park in a campus lot. Here's a list of frequently asked questions.

Vikings interactive media guide: Team roster, U.S. Bank Stadium information and more is in this team-published guide.

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