Metrodome

The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) is the owner and operator of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

The MSFC was established by legislative charter in 1977 and was responsible for the construction of the Metrodome. The very existence of the MSFC attest to the desire of various interests -- urban and suburban and statewide, business, labor and the general public to find common ground and work together on issues related to stadium infrastructure in Minnesota.
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The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC) is the owner and operator of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

The MSFC was established by legislative charter in 1977 and was responsible for the construction of the Metrodome. The very existence of the MSFC attest to the desire of various interests -- urban and suburban and statewide, business, labor and the general public to find common ground and work together on issues related to stadium infrastructure in Minnesota.
About 73 million people have visited the Metrodome since it opened in 1982, making it the country's most versatile, heavily used stadium (read about the history here). It also is the only public stadium in the country that does not rely on a continuous tax subsidy.
Total field area is 142,515 square feet
Features 2/3 the light bulbs of the former Met Stadium with twice as much light
50 degrees Fahrenheit during non-event times (winter)
65 degrees Fahrenheit during winter events
There are 64,000 seats in the arena and 98 suites
Seating capacities are 48,000 (baseball); 64,000 (football); 50,000 (basketball)

Following are just a few of the statistics that have led to the Metrodome becoming "Minnesota's Rec Room".

Host of the Country's Biggest Events: The Metrodome is the only stadium in the world to have hosted all of the following major events: the NFL Super Bowl (1992), Major League Baseball's All-Star game (1985), two MLB World Series (1987, 1991) and two NCAA Division One Men's Final Four Basketball Championships (1992, 2001).

Something Happening Nearly Every Day: The Metrodome is used about 300 days every year. Of those event days, fewer than 100 feature professional or major college sports.

Money Raised for Non-Profits: The Metrodome allows non-profits to staff concession stands to raise funds. Non profits raise $2 million a year that is put back into the community.

A Great Place to Work: The Metrodome employs 2,500-3,000 people each year.

You Need Something to Drink, Too: Visitors to the Metrodome have consumed more than 4.5 million gallons of soda and more than a half million kegs of beer (or almost 9 million gallons).

Love is in the Dome: Countless marriage proposals have occurred in the Dome, and a few marriages have been performed.

Sing it loudly: The Star Spangled Banner has been sung more than 6,000 times at the Metrodome.

Major Metrodome Pageantry: The Metrodome is well-know for its sporting events, but it has hosted a plethora of non-sports events, trade shows, the Hmong American New Year Celebration, Chisholm All High School Reunion, Police Canine Training, Charitable Fundraisers and private corporate events.

Touch Football: Between October and February of each year, the Metrodome hosts touch football leagues.

From the Dead to the Stones: More than a half-million people have seen concerts at the Metrodome - from Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan to Paul McCartney, Metallica and The Rolling Stones.

Walk a Mile (or 5) in My Shoes: During an average Twins or Vikings game, a Metrodome vendor Categories:   Ticket Sales | Attractions

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