I am an Ohio State alumnus headed up to Minneapolis for the game on Saturday. I am looking forward to seeing the new, on-campus stadium and Minnesota game day in general. It is the only Big Ten campus I have yet to visit (until this weekend).
I understand that tailgating is prohibited more than 6 hours before kick-off but don't have a sense of how this is enforced? We have scouted out a non-season ticket lot near campus (East River Flats), but will it be the case that the parking lot will be closed until 1pm (I suppose it depends on the lot, I am asking generally)? Or are cars able to park but lots are "policed" so that people cannot/do not unload chairs, coolers, tables and food?
Is there a rush to parking lots for space at 6 hours before the game?
We thought if we were able to park late morning at our tailgating spot (but could not tailgate), we would find a campus area bar to watch College GameDay and/or any early game.
I would appreciate any insight from Gopher fans. Thanks in advance.
I understand that tailgating is prohibited more than 6 hours before kick-off but don't have a sense of how this is enforced? We have scouted out a non-season ticket lot near campus (East River Flats), but will it be the case that the parking lot will be closed until 1pm (I suppose it depends on the lot, I am asking generally)? Or are cars able to park but lots are "policed" so that people cannot/do not unload chairs, coolers, tables and food?
Is there a rush to parking lots for space at 6 hours before the game?
We thought if we were able to park late morning at our tailgating spot (but could not tailgate), we would find a campus area bar to watch College GameDay and/or any early game.
I would appreciate any insight from Gopher fans. Thanks in advance.