Minneapolis, MN (June 15, 2015) – With construction of Minnesota’s state-of-the-art, multi-use
stadium more than halfway complete, the Minnesota Vikings can bank on a
substantial home field advantage every time they take the field beginning in
2016.
Effective today, that stadium also has a name:
U.S. Bank Stadium.
U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in
the United States, and the Minnesota Vikings today announced a 20-year
partnership for the exclusive naming rights of the Vikings’ new stadium. The
announcement highlights two prominent and storied Minnesota institutions coming
together with a focus on strengthening the economic and social well-being of
the state and surrounding communities. Terms of the partnership were not
disclosed.
Described by architects as an authentic
structure influenced by its Minnesota location, U.S. Bank Stadium exhibits a
bold, progressive design and combines efficient functionality with stunning
architecture. The stadium’s transparent ETFE roof, combined with the world’s
largest pivoting glass doors and an entire glass wall that overlooks the
downtown Minneapolis skyline, will give users an outdoor feel in a
climate-controlled environment. As one of the most technologically-advanced
stadiums in the country and boasting some of the NFL’s closest seats to the
field, U.S. Bank Stadium will also provide an unprecedented game-day
experience.
U.S. Bank
Invests In Stadium Where Vikings Play
“The Minnesota Vikings are a treasure for all
citizens of Minnesota and our surrounding states to embrace, enjoy and
enthusiastically support,” said Richard
Davis, chairman, president and CEO, U.S. Bank. “As Minnesota’s hometown
bank, U.S. Bank has been investing in the financial futures of individuals,
families, small businesses and large enterprises for more than 150 years.
Today, it is our privilege to make this new investment in the Vikings and the
entire state of Minnesota. We look forward to U.S. Bank Stadium being a place
that will drive economic vitality in Minneapolis-St. Paul, as well as a place
where friends and families will create lasting memories celebrating civic pride
and the competitive accomplishments of the Minnesota Vikings.
“On behalf of the entire Minnesota Vikings
organization, we would like to thank Richard and the 67,000 U.S. Bank employees
for their belief in, and support of, the Vikings and this new stadium and for
the commitment they make in the economic and social well-being of Minnesota and
its citizens every day,” said Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf. “We are proud to partner with a storied and respected
Minnesota institution to introduce both U.S. Bank Stadium and the Places to
Play program, both of which will serve as assets for the entire Minnesota
community.”
“Securing a prominent Minnesota company with a
long history in the state as the naming rights partner for this stadium
continues the effort of promoting and supporting Minnesota businesses and
individuals with this project,” said Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
Chair Michele Kelm Helgen. “With its
hundreds of events annually, U.S. Bank Stadium will be an asset to Minneapolis-St.
Paul and the entire state.”
U.S. Bank
and Vikings Invest In Places Where Minnesota Youth Play
Reinforcing both U.S. Bank’s and the Vikings
commitment to youth and the community, the partners also announced a $1,000,000
investment into locations across the state where Minnesota children will play
through the “Places to Play” program. The Places to Play program is a
state-wide, grant-making initiative focused on investments in the community
facilities that contribute to the quality of life including parks, playgrounds,
trails and athletic facilities. For the next several years, U.S. Bank and the
Vikings will make grants totaling $250,000 annually to improve and enhance
public venues across the state of Minnesota. Communities can apply for the
grants beginning in September 2015 and winners will be selected by the Places
to Play advisory committee.
Davis added: “At U.S. Bank, we
believe that we are only as strong and vibrant as the communities we serve and
we are deeply committed to helping Minnesotans reach their full potential
financially and in their quality of life. The recreational and play spaces
across the 87 counties in Minnesota are simply one example of catalysts for
turning potential into promise and promise into exceptional achievement.
Joining forces with the Vikings as the naming partner for U.S. Bank Stadium
gives us the platform and the responsibility to make great things happen for
the youth of Minnesota. We are excited for the kickoff of the Places to Play
initiative, as well as the kickoff of the Vikings 2016 season. Skol, Vikings!”
- U.S. Bank signs 20-year naming rights investment into new state-of-the-art, multi-use stadium that will serve as the Vikings home beginning in 2016
- U.S. Bank and Vikings also announce “Places to Play” program, a multi-year, $1,000,000, statewide investment into locations for Minnesota youth to play
- Program reinforces U.S. Bank’s and Vikings commitment to supporting an active lifestyle of our youth and communities in Minnesota
