About Us
Who We Are
Gopher Sports Spaces offers unique venues for your next event.
Huntington Bank Stadium, home of Gopher football, is located in the heart of the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus and features multiple club room spaces available for events and meetings throughout the year. It's a monumental contribution to University of Minnesota heritage - as well as a living, breathing icon for the whole community to enjoy. The LEED certified stadium hosts a variety of events including meetings, banquets, wedding receptions, and conferences. Other amenities include audio/visual services, wireless internet access, preferred caterers with full-bar service and stadium tours.
Managed by the Athletics special events team, a branch of the Golden Gopher Fund, Gopher Sports Spaces is comprised of stylish, dynamic locations ranging from 500 to 20,000 square feet and will accommodate up to 800 guests. The spaces include each of the premium club rooms in Huntington Bank Stadium, Williams Arena and 3M Arena at Mariucci in addition to several other areas within Gopher Athletics facilities.
For your next meeting or event, make it a unique and memorable experience with Gopher Sports Spaces. Let us take U beyond game day!
Book Event WeddingsLocation
- Centrally located between Minneapolis and St. Paul on the University of Minnesota Campus
Unique Venues
- Huntington Bank Stadium, Williams Arena, 3M Arena at Mariucci
- Spaces available ranging from 500-square feet to 20,000-square feet
- Home to Golden Gopher football, basketball and hockey teams
- First LEED Certified College Football Facility
Parking, Lodging & Transportation
- Campus parking surrounding facilities
- Nearby preferred hotels available
- Close to city bus lines and METRO Green Line Stadium Village station
Complete Facilities
- Meeting rooms are equipped with podiums, screens and projectors
- Wireless internet access throughout facilities
- Conveniently located near Goldy's Locker Room team shop
- Great preferred catering options
- Numerous add-ons including use of the third-largest scoreboard in collegiate athletics, Goldy Gopher and marching band appearances, etc.
- Preferred vendors which offer additional savings
- Wedding packages available
Meet The Team
We are here for you!
Our team will work with you to confirm, plan and execute your event. Please don't hesitate to contact your dedicated special events team member with any questions or for additional information.
Marlee ElderDirector of Special Events
Background
Marlee serves as the Director of Special Events for the Golden Gopher Fund. She is responsible for the marketing, sales and coordination of rental events ranging from conferences, fundraisers, and trade shows to weddings. Marlee also works internally with the Athletic Department on the creation and execution of donor events, alumni celebrations and team banquets. Marlee earned her Bachelor's Degree at the University of Minnesota. She worked at the stadium during her undergrad in the Operations and Events departments, after graduating in the Event Department at the U of M Foundation and thereafter in the private sector before returning to Athletics.
Connect with Marlee
Email: mhein@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 626-6027
Kaiti GoffAssistant Director of Special Events
Background
Kaiti serves as the Assistant Director of Special Events for the Golden Gopher Fund. Her responsibilities include coordinating and executing events for the athletics department as well as rental events. She started working on campus in 2017 with Recreation and Wellness running events in the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center. She transitioned to Special Events with the Golden Gopher Fund in 2023. Kaiti received her undergraduate degree in Sport Management from the University of South Dakota where she competed in swimming. She later earned her Master's in Sport Management from the University of Minnesota.
Connect with Kaiti
Email: kgoff@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 626-8032
Directions & Parking
From I-94
- Exit - Huron Blvd.
- Left turn at Fulton Street (3 Blocks)
- Right Turn on Oak Street
- Between Huntington Bank Stadium and 3M Arena at Mariucci, turn right to stay on Oak Street
- Right turn on 6th Street
- Maroon Lots will be on the right-hand side of 6th Street
- For the Gopher Lot, stay on 6th Street and make a right turn at 23rd Avenue. Gopher Lot will be on right-hand side
I-35W Northbound
- Take exit 18 for University Ave toward 4th St SE/County Rd 36
- Turn right onto SE University Ave
- Turn left onto 15th Ave SE
- Turn right onto SE 5th St
- Continue onto 6th St SE
- Maroon Lot will be on the right-hand side of 6th Street
- For the Gopher Lot, stay on 6th Street and make a right turn at 23rd Avenue. Gopher Lot will be on right-hand side
I-35W Southbound
- Take exit 18 for 4th St SE toward University Ave/Hennepin County 36
- Turn left onto SE University Ave
- Turn left onto 15th Ave SE
- Turn right onto SE 5th St
- Continue onto 6th St SE
- Maroon Lot will be on the right-hand side of 6th Street.
- For the Gopher Lot, stay on 6th Street and make a right turn at 23rd Avenue. Gopher Lot will be on right-hand side
Contact Us
To inquire about event spaces at Huntington Bank Stadium, Williams Arena, and 3M Arena at Mariucci, please contact:
Office:
Huntington Bank Stadium — 420 23rd Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Other Venue Addesses:
3M Arena at Mariucci — 1901 4th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Williams Arena — 1925 University Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Hours:
8 AM - 5 PM. Closing hours depend on the venue event schedule. The University is closed on most major holidays.