Over the past five years, Gophers football fans have turned beautiful TCF Bank Stadium into the premier football stadium in Minnesota. A return to campus and outdoor football has created new traditions for thousands of fans. This year, the Gophers welcome the Vikings franchise and their fans to Dinkytown. Since TCF Bank Stadium opened, new development and infrastructure have enhanced the game day experience. One of the major additions is Commons Hotel free pre- and post-game tailgates for all Gophers games, and for all Vikings games starting this year.
Commons Hotel is the modern and sophisticated hotel which replaced Radisson and enjoys a location that is mere steps from Gophers TCF Bank Stadium, Williams Arena and Mariucci Arena.
As a fixture on campus, Commons Hotel is also becoming home to festive pre- and post-game tailgating parties. Gophers and Vikings fans can leave the hassle of providing your own tailgating supplies and instead, leave it up to the Commons Hotel tailgate staff! With food catered from The Beacon Public House, Commons Hotel offers fans great food, cold beer and cocktails and live entertainment for Gophers and Vikings fans and fans of opposing teams.
The Commons Hotel tailgate opens up two hours prior to kickoff – plenty of time to get your tailgate on and then make the quick walk across the street to the stadium!
The tailgate and live entertainment is free. The food options include:
• Portable Bar in Beacon Lobby
• Keg Beer, Wine & Full Liquor Offering
• Food Station In Beacon Lobby
• All-Beef Hot Dogs / Soy Dogs $7
• Pulled Pork Sandwichs With Slaw $7
• Southwest Vegetarian Black Bean Chili $5
• Nachos $5
• Brownies And Rice Krispie Treats $3
Later this Fall, Commons Hotel will have a special contest:
Win a stay at The Commons Hotel the closest Full Service Hotel to the TCF Stadium!!
Stay tuned for a special contest we will have upcoming to giveaway this prize.