Last Update:
July 3, 2025
The away day experience at Allianz Field is something Minnesota are keen to promote. They want opposition fans on their ground to help generate an atmosphere and have a procedure in place where visiting supporters can have prohibited items, such as large banners, approved for entrance before game day.
Location-wise, away fans are sitting in the North East corner. This is the opposite end of the field from the standing section that is known to be the area dedicated to the more vocal home support. The good news is it puts the away crowd closer to the bars and restaurants on University Avenue, whilst the Minnesota Beer Hall is also nearby. They’ve got dedicated concessions on the concourse inside their section of the stadium, too.
The following are some popular Minnesota United fan chants, mostly sang at Allianz Field.
- Wonderwall
- Black and Blue
- Scottish Lake Monster
- Crappy Old Lockhart
- United Till I die
The Interior
Is it insulting to call Allianz Field a wannabe of Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena? We don’t think so, and there are a few similarities between the two. Although the home of Minnesota United is somewhat smaller!
Inside the stadium, you’ll find four stands with all of them quite different.
South Stand (Wonderwall)
The South Stand is a dedicated standing space, which holds 2,920 fans who will be spread over several sharply inclined rows to ensure they’re almost looming over the goal that is situated at that end.
Behind them, there is an elongated flatscreen that shows game replays and acts as the scoreboard and match clock.
East Stand (Main Stand)
To the east of the ‘supporters section’, as it is known, is a shallow set of corner seating, which is replicated in each corner, followed by a two-tiered stand that runs the length of the touchline. The first rows of the top section overhang the back rows of the lower tier.
North End (Loon’s Nest)
The next stand is situated in the north. This is a single-tier stand, again on a pretty sharp incline, with the desirable ‘Brew Hall’ located above the final rows of seating.
West Stand (Brew Wall)
Finally, you come to the West Stand. This stand is broken into three different tiers, with the vast majority of seating dedicated to media, directors and a range of different suites.
The most sought-after stands are located in the West Stand. You have Field Club, Loge Boxes, the Upper 90 Club and Stadium Club. The Field Club is the closest to the pitch at under 20ft away, but the Loge Boxes, for example, offer VIP treats and table service. If you end up seated somewhere else in the 19,400 capacity stadium, you shouldn’t worry too much, with plenty of refreshment options available along with no restricted views.
The exterior
We’ve just given you a detailed run through of the inside of Allianz Field but before you step foot in the ground, the first thing you’ll likely notice about the stadium, which was only opened in 2019 after two years of works, is its eye-catching exterior – particularly if you see it at night.
The ring-shaped stadia boasts a 360-degree roof canopy, but it’s the transparent ‘wrapping’ that catches the eye; this covers approximately 88,000 sq ft and comes complete with nearly 2,000 LED lights attached.
The logic behind these design features is twofold. First, during daytime matches, there is plenty of outside light allowed in, then, at night, you have the emotive LED lights adding to the atmosphere and giving the stadium a general ‘pop’ to visitors.
When it comes to finding a place to relax before the match, Allianz Field packs a punch. We’ll start from the previously touched on Brew Hall at the north end of the stadium itself; here you can get a variety of food and drinks whilst overlooking the pitch or checking out pre-match information and previous footage on the provided screens.
On the outside, there are various spots for you to fuel up. University Avenue West is littered with bars and restaurants. For instance, Ghebre’s Ethiopian restaurant, which is located just a five-minute walk away, is very highly rated. It’s far from your only option, though, with burger joint Culver’s also nearby along with plenty of other cuisine offerings ranging from BBQ, Thai and Chinese through to more eat-and-go places like Taco Bell and McDonald’s. They are all available within a stone’s throw of the stadium.
There are a few choices for having a drink too; the Midway Saloon is under five minutes from the stadium, whilst the Black Hart of St Paul isn’t much further. If a brewery style is more your thing, then on Thomas Avenue – around 1 mile away – you’ve got the Burning Brothers Brewery.
If you’re looking for something different, then slightly further afield – at 1.5 miles – is Can Can Wonderland on Prior Avenue. Here, you can not only grab a beverage and bite to eat, but you can even play a few rounds of mini-golf or play retro arcade machines. One for those with kids perhaps!.
Fried chicken in a cone at Minnesota United (@MNUFC)
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— Footy Scran (@FootyScran) December 30, 2022
Unicorn pancakes with confetti syrup at Minnesota United (@MNUFC)
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— Footy Scran (@FootyScran) April 18, 2022
Transportation to and from Allianz Field is relatively hassle-free. Firstly, you’ve got the fact that the club have teamed up with the City of Saint Paul to provide sustainable and safe bus transportation for fans, including free shuttles. If public transport isn’t your thing, then you’ll be pleased to hear that there are plenty of parking options nearby. Spruce Tree Lot – otherwise known as E Park – is probably closest with its location on University Avenue West, just a five-minute walk to Allianz Field.
You still have other choices though; Griggs Midway in roughly a mile to the north of the stadium on Fairview Avenue whilst you can also find parking near the University on Concordia Avenue, which is about a 15 minute walk away and, even then, there are plenty of others if you want to search out a different place to park. The one warning flag with respect to driving to Allianz Field is that dedicated parking at the stadium is not guaranteed. There is always an influx of cars on game day.
Sporting Kansas City are the main rival of Minnesota United. This matchup is often regarded as the nicest rivalry in the sport, given the mutual respect between fans of both sides.
Minnesota United -Sporting Kansas City started during the NASL era and has intensified over the years.
Other notable Minnesota United rivals are:
Buying tickets for matches at Allianz Field should be easy once you land on the official club website.
Note that you can buy single-match tickets, season tickets, special offers, premium offers and in groups of 10 or more.
Single match ticket prices vary from match to match and can be as low as $17 or more than $75 for VIP seats. Ticket packages are also available, with the 2025 Flex Pack starting from $170.
For those looking to become a season ticket holder, there is a boatload of benefits that come with it, including a chance to resell and a free MLS season pass.
You can also buy premier tickets that let you occupy VIP locations at Allianz Field, but be ready to pay more to get that perfect pitch view.
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