Decision Day: Minnesota United vs.St. Louis CITY SC | #MINvSTL
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. CT
Location: Allianz Field
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and 1500 ESPN
Tickets: SeatGeek.com
Parking Passes: SeatGeek.com
Broadcast Stream: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass
Watch with Fellow Fans: Find a Loons Watch Spot
Game Central
Fan Appreciation Game Presented by Target
The fateful Decision Day is once again upon us, and while the Loons have already booked their ticket for the postseason, Saturday night's game will be a crucial one in deciding where they will land in the final Western Conference ranking. Recently, the Loons have gone on a four game undefeated streak with three wins and a draw to set themselves up for success heading into the final game of the regular season. This recent run concluded with a road win against the Vancouver Whitecaps, pushing the Loons past the Canadian side and into seventh place.
For their final match of the 2024 regular season campaign, the Boys in Black and Blue are set to face St. Louis CITY. It hasn't been long since the two sides met, with their last game taking place on September 14 at CITYPARK. In that match, the Loons took down last year's top team in the Western Conference in convincing fashion by both scoring and securing three points in the same game. Since then, however, St. Louis has found a second gear. Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, it is clear that they won't go down without a fight. They have gone on a 3-0-1 run, concluding with an emphatic 3-0 win over the Houston Dynamo in their last match.
However, both teams will be entering Saturday's match having not played in 14 days, a consequence and a perk of the international break. Players have received some needed rest, but risk a loss of momentum from recent wins. With both sides coming in focused on finishing off the regular season on a high, it is sure to be a tighly contested match that you won't want to miss. To catch all of the action in person, purchase your ticket now at SeatGeek.com. Can't come to Allianz Field? No problem; there are plenty of ways to watch. Join your fellow faithful fans at a Loons Watch Spot for food, drinks, and a fun football experience, stream the game with Apple TV's MLS Season Pass, or listen in on 1500 ESPN.
Special Fan Fun Provided by Target
Target will be setting up a bunch of fun activations for the fans to say "thank you" for another incredible season. Some of the fun-filled acitvities include:
- Live music from a Soccer Ball DJ Booth
- Photo opportunities, claw machines, a play zone with games, airbrush tattoos and more at the Sun Country Lawn Layover
- Locker room photo opportunities at both the SE and SW gates
- Crossbody bags, bandanas, and Target coupon giveaways at the gates as you enter
- Bullseye’s Prize Machine on the concourse outside of the Premium Entry – loaded with prizes!
- Loons Lights, Presented by Target: Hip-hop violinist Josh Vietti will be performing for us before kickoff and at halftime, and he’s going to need help from you to make his performance even more special. Join the Loons Lights experience, presented by Target, by downloading the MNUFC app or scanning the QR code on the scoreboard when prompted to help us light up Allianz Field
- The giveaways don't stop when the whistle blows, there will be some Good & Gather snack packs and ZOA Energy Drinks provided by Target on your way out of Allianz Field
Lawn Layover, Presented by Sun Country Airlines
Make sure to stop by the Lawn Layover, presented by Sun Country, for some pregame fun, food and festivities. The party begins at 5:30 p.m. CT and will feature live music from Night Moves, mobile ordering from the Grand Casino Brew Hall menu, lawn games and giveaways! Some of the awesome activities include your chance to:
- Stop by the Target tent for lots of fan fun including play zone, airbrush tattoos, a photo opportunity and more
- Shoot your shot at the Sun Country inflatable kick game and get some free goodies
- Play the Team Doc game and win some fun freebies from Allina Health
- Learn more about the Atomic Data Non-Profit of the Month, Alight
- Play some fun lawn games, take a pic with a giant jersey, or sample some Heineken 0.0 and Heineken Silver if you are 21+, courtesy of Heineken
- Play some plinko with Grand Casino to get some giveaways
- Get back into the gold medal mindset at the Olympic Arcade, provided by Allianz Life
- Stop by the Minnesota Star Tribune tent to sucscribe and get a giveaway item
- Try some seltzer and get some goodies from Topo Chico, only for fans 21+
- Take a trip over to the Bell Bank Mortgage tent and get a free hat
- Sip on some BODYARMOR samples and play some soccer with an inflatable game
- Get some goodies from the Minnesota Lottery tent
- Learn more about the Bell Bank Small Business Spotlight, Maazah Chutney, and sample some sauce
- Grab a sample from Jose Cuervo, only for fans 21+
- Stop by the Standard Heating & Air tent
- Take a picture at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University photo op and get some goodies
- Give Wild State Cider a try at their tent, only for fans 21+
- Receive a one-of-a-kind commemorative poster, courtesy of Sun Country, distributed to the first 250 guests to arrive at the Lawn Layover
Bell Bank Small Business Spotlight: Maazah
This season, Bell Bank and Minnesota United invite you to learn more about the Small Business Spotlight Program, featuring Maazah—a sauce brand with a mission for bold, vibrant flavors. Maazah was founded by sisters Yasameen and Sheilla Sajady. "Maazah", meaning "flavor" in Farsi, is a celebration of family, culture and tradition. Their mom’s recipes sparked the idea to bring authentic Middle Eastern flavors to a wider audience. What began at local farmers markets in Minnesota has blossomed into a nationwide success. Bell Bank and MNUFC are proud of the impact of entrepreneurs - and Bell Bank customers - like Yasameen, Sheilla and their team at Maazah. Find their products in the refrigerated section at Target or via their store locator at Maazah.com. Make sure to stop by the Sun Country Lawn Layover to get yourself a sample!
Grab Some Loons Gear
Forgot your scarf? No worries! The Black & Blue Team Store has you covered for any and all of your matchday merchandise needs. Make sure to stop and shop all the latest Loons gear, including the 2024 Starry Night Jersey!
In-Game Honors
The pregame ceremony will include a national anthem performance from Stevie Brantseg and violin performance from Josh Vietti. Madeline Heffernan will be honored as the Allina Scoreboard Keeper of the Game and Tim McDonald will be recognized as our SeatGeek Fan of the Game. Additionally, Quartz will be honored as the Nutrisource Service Dog of the Game. At halftime, Josh Vietti will return for another musical performance. MNUFC will also honor Do Good Stuff United as the Target L'Étoile du Nord and Michael Page will be recognized as the Xcel Energy Eye of the Loon.
Guest Chef: Craig Kaiser
Craig Kaiser from Cry Baby Craig's will be at Allianz Field and serving up a special dish for fans. Stop by the portable dining cart in section 30 or the Upper 90 Club to give them a try!
New Premium Allianz Field Wine Carafes
Fans 21+ can try out our new premium wine carafes! In addition to the souvenir carafe, you will also get two wine glasses and a full bottle of wine. Please note, because one bottle of wine is considered four drinks, these must be purchased with two valid IDs. Stop by the Halfway Bar in section 32 or the concession bars at sections 109, 114, 120, or 124 to get yours!
The Rarest of Birds Finds Its Landing Spot
She’s here and she’s perfect. The newest addition to the United Village development—an 89-foot-wide, three-story-high Loon sculpture designed by world-renowned artist Andy Scott—is officially open for viewing. Make sure to stop by the plaza on the corner of Snelling and University before the game to feast your eyes upon The Calling.
Pop It and Drop It
Make sure to pop and drop the pop tabs from your canned beverages at Allianz Field. Collection bins for pop tabs are available throughout the stadium on the side of trash bins. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community, as we raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Upper Midwest. Pop tab collection bins will now be available outside the gates of Allianz Field so fans can bring tabs from home!
Ecolab Water Stations
MNUFC in partnership with Ecolab has installed six new water bottle refill stations to existing water fountain locations around the concourse at Allianz Field. Fans can find these located in sections 9, 15, 21, 25, 30, and 36. This is part of a larger stadium-wide water sustainability effort with Ecolab. Fans can bring in empty, clear plastic bottles to use with the water stations. The stations are not sensor activated and fans will need to press the button located in the lower right corner of the station to fill their water bottles.
Gameday Info
Bag Policy
To better ensure fan safety and expedite entry to the stadium, Allianz Field has a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that can be brought into the stadium. Starting in the 2024 season, bag check will no longer be available. Please refrain from bringing bags to Allianz Field to ensure a quick and easy entry. For more info on our bag policy, click HERE.
Transportation
We’ve got great guides on transit options, the quickest routes and the best parking at Allianz Field. Take the time to review your route and plan to leave early to take the stress out of your gameday commute. Click here to learn more.
Stadium WiFi
Save your data; connect to the Allianz Field complimentary WiFi. WiFi is available to fans throughout Allianz Field. Log on to #AtomicData AllianzField FanWiFi for access to the internet.
Gates
Gates to Allianz Field will be opening at 6:30 p.m. Get there early to avoid long lines.
Cashless Purchasing
For the safety of those attending matches, all ticket and in-stadium purchases will be conducted in a touchless manner.
MNUFC App
Before you do anything, make sure to download the MNUFC app. The app has all sorts of awesome features including ticket access, matchday info, an interactive stadium map, a live game feed and much more. You can learn how to link your tickets, take advantage of mobile ordering, enable live score updates and more by reviewing our handy FAQs. Download the MNUFC app today in the Apple Store or on Google Play.
Gameday Policies
Get the most out of your gameday by learning the dos and the do nots of Allianz Field.
