About Allianz Field
Allianz Field sits in the Midway neighbourhood of Saint Paul — a 19,400-seat soccer-specific stadium where Minnesota United FC plays in MLS, where 1,700 LED lights turn the exterior into a glowing beacon inspired by the Northern Lights, and where the Wonderwall’s 2,920 standing supporters create one of the loudest atmospheres in American soccer.
The $250 million stadium, designed by Populous and built by Mortenson Construction, opened on April 13, 2019. The site — a former bus barn at the corner of Snelling Avenue and University Avenue — was transformed into a purpose-built soccer venue with a translucent PTFE fabric facade that shifts colour at night. Fans nicknamed it “Cloud City” for its resemblance to the floating city from Star Wars, and on match nights the glowing exterior is visible across the neighbourhood.
The Wonderwall defines the atmosphere. The south-end terrace holds 2,920 fans standing on a steep 34.9% incline with waist-high railings and no seats — named after the Oasis song supporters have sung after every victory since 2012. The noise from that end carries across the entire pitch.
The stadium has also become a regular host for U.S. national team matches. The coldest match in USMNT history took place here on February 2, 2022 — a World Cup qualifier against Honduras with a wind chill of -17°F that sent two opposing players to the locker room with hypothermia. Minnesota United’s home-field advantage extends to the weather.
Getting to Allianz Field
Public Transit
Allianz Field has excellent transit access — the light rail drops you one block from the gate.
→ Via Metro Green Line: Snelling Avenue station is one block from the stadium. Service runs every 10–15 minutes. The Green Line connects downtown Saint Paul to downtown Minneapolis. Fare is $2 (off-peak) or $2.50 (peak) via the Metro Transit app.
→ Via METRO A Line BRT: Stops at Snelling & University, connecting Rosedale Transit Center to 46th Street station in Minneapolis. Runs every 10–15 minutes.
Metro Transit adds extra service after matches. From downtown Minneapolis, the Green Line ride takes about 25 minutes. From MSP Airport, take the Blue Line to Downtown East and transfer to the Green Line.
Driving + Parking
The stadium address is 400 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN 55104. I-94 is the primary approach.
→ From Downtown Minneapolis (~12 mi): I-94 East to the Snelling Avenue exit. About 20 minutes.
→ From Rochester (~85 mi): US-52 North to I-94 West. About 1 hour 20 minutes.
→ From St. Cloud (~75 mi): I-94 East to the Snelling Avenue exit. About 1 hour 15 minutes.
Stadium-adjacent lots (A, B, C) run $20–$50, often reserved for season ticket members. Best Value lots farther away start around $10. The smart move: park at a downtown Saint Paul ramp (Smith, 7A, Lowertown, or Block 19) for $5 flat and ride the Green Line two stops. All lots are cashless and open 2.5 hours before kickoff.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft drop off curbside on approach. Post-match pickup is at a designated zone on St. Anthony Avenue near the southeast entry. From downtown Minneapolis, expect $15–$25. From MSP Airport, $20–$30. Walk a block from the stadium after the match to beat the surge.
From the Airport
→ Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP): About 12 miles south, 15–20 minutes by car. By transit, take the Blue Line to Downtown East and transfer to the Green Line (about 45–50 minutes total, ~$2.50). Rideshare runs $20–$30.
History of Allianz Field
Allianz Field was built to give Minnesota United FC a permanent home after three seasons at TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus. The $250 million project, designed by Populous and built by Mortenson Construction, rose on a 35-acre former bus barn site in Saint Paul’s Midway neighbourhood.
First Match (April 13, 2019): Minnesota United drew New York City FC 3-3 in the stadium’s debut. Osvaldo Alonso scored the first goal in the 13th minute. The atmosphere — 19,400 fans, the Wonderwall in full voice, the PTFE facade glowing at dusk — announced that MLS had a new destination venue.
USMNT’s Coldest Match (February 2, 2022): The United States hosted Honduras in a World Cup qualifier with a kickoff temperature of roughly 3°F and a wind chill of -17°F. Two Honduras players were removed at halftime with hypothermia. The USA won 3-0 in what remains the coldest match in USMNT history.
2022 MLS All-Star Game (August 10, 2022): MLS All-Stars defeated Liga MX All-Stars 2-1 before 19,797 fans. Minnesota United’s Dayne St. Clair was named MVP — a home-stadium honour that underscored the club’s rising profile.
From the Northern Lights-inspired facade to the Wonderwall’s standing ovations to sub-zero World Cup qualifiers, Allianz Field is where Minnesota soccer lives — a purpose-built venue that turned a bus barn into one of the finest soccer-specific stadiums in North America.
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Fun Facts
Allianz Field's exterior is wrapped in 88,000 square feet of translucent PTFE mesh illuminated by 1,700 hand-positioned LED lights that change colour nightly — inspired by Minnesota's Northern Lights — turning the stadium into a glowing landmark visible across the Midway neighbourhood.
The Wonderwall — the south-end supporter terrace — has no seats at all, holding 2,920 fans standing on a steep 34.9% incline with waist-high railings and one cup holder per spot used by ushers to enforce one-person-per-spot capacity, named after the Oasis song fans have sung after victories since 2012.
On February 2, 2022, the USA hosted Honduras in a World Cup qualifier at Allianz Field with a kickoff temperature of roughly 3°F and a wind chill of -17°F — the coldest match in USMNT history — and two Honduras players were removed at halftime with hypothermia as the USA won 3-0.
Stadium Location
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the seating capacity of Allianz Field?
- Allianz Field seats 19,400 fans, including 2,920 safe-standing spots in the Wonderwall section. The stadium was designed by Populous for future expansion to approximately 24,474 by filling in the four corner sections.
- Where is Allianz Field located?
- Allianz Field is at 400 Snelling Avenue North in Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104. It sits in the Midway neighbourhood at the corner of Snelling Avenue and University Avenue, about 6 miles east of downtown Minneapolis and 3 miles west of downtown Saint Paul.
- Can you take the light rail to Allianz Field?
- Yes. The Metro Green Line stops at Snelling Avenue station, one block from the stadium. Trains run every 10-15 minutes and connect downtown Saint Paul to downtown Minneapolis. Metro Transit adds extra service after matches.
- What is the Wonderwall at Allianz Field?
- The Wonderwall is a 2,920-capacity safe-standing supporter section behind the south goal. It has no seats — fans stand on terraced rails at a steep 34.9% incline. Named after the Oasis song that Minnesota United supporters have sung after victories since 2012.
- Is there parking at Allianz Field?
- Stadium-adjacent lots run $20-$50. Best Value lots farther away start around $10. Downtown Saint Paul ramps (Smith, 7A, Lowertown, Block 19) offer $5 park-and-ride rates on matchdays — take the Green Line two stops to the stadium. All lots are cashless and open 2.5 hours before kickoff.
- Is Allianz Field an indoor or outdoor stadium?
- Allianz Field is an open-air stadium with a 360-degree PTFE canopy that covers the seating bowl but leaves the natural grass pitch exposed. The translucent canopy protects fans from rain and snow while preserving an outdoor atmosphere.
- How far is the airport from Allianz Field?
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is about 12 miles south, roughly 15-20 minutes by car. By transit, take the Blue Line to Downtown East station and transfer to the Green Line — about 45-50 minutes total. Rideshare runs $20-$30.
Last updated: 2026-03-06
