Regional sports commission for Bloomington, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, with the mission of bringing economic, reputational and social impact to our community.
A night to celebrate and say thank you.
Minnesota Sports and Events welcomed the partners and leaders who helped bring the 2028 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light to Minnesota and shared an early look at what's ahead.
We're just getting started.
#NFLDraft#Minnesota#SKOL
ALT Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to partners and supporters about the NFL Draft experience as a player and coach.
ALT Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey share a lighthearted moment during the Minnesota Sports and Events partner celebration.
ALT MNSE President and CEO Wendy Blackshaw addresses attendees and shares updates on planning for the 2028 NFL Draft in Minnesota.
ALT Guests gather and network during a reception recognizing the partners who helped bring the 2028 NFL Draft to Minnesota.
The world's best U18 hockey is coming to Duluth. 🏒
The 2027 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship will bring 10 nations, 29 games and many future NHL stars to AMSOIL Arena from April 22–May 2, 2027.
Learn more: teamusa.usahockey.com/2027u1…#IIHFU18#StateOfHockey#Duluth
ALT Aerial view of the AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, Minnesota, with nearby waterways and cityscape. Text on the image announces the 2027 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship, scheduled for April 22 to May 2, 2027.
Single-day tickets for @WWE#SummerSlam are ON SALE NOW.
For the first time ever, @SummerSlam comes to Minneapolis and U.S. Bank Stadium on August 1–2, 2026.
Choose Saturday, Sunday, or both nights.
🎟️ bit.ly/4unI57w
ALT Two individuals stand on a football field in U.S. Bank Stadium, holding championship belts above their heads. The stadium displays a large sign announcing WWE SummerSlam on August 1 and 2, 2026. The Minnesota Vikings logo is visible on the field.
WWE SummerSlam is just one of the exciting events coming to Downtown Minneapolis this summer! Check out Minneapolis' summer events lineup highlighted by @kare11 to find your summer plans in the city☀️ 🌆
kare11.com/article/news/loca…
Two games. One ticket bundle. One incredible day for women’s sports. 🏀⚽
June 6:
🏀 @minnesotalynx vs. Seattle
⚽ @MNAuroraFC Pride Match
🚌 Roundtrip shuttle transportation
🧢 Nightcap at A Bar of Their Own
Limited bundles available: 🎟️ bit.ly/4u8ILOc#WomensSports
Be sure to check out LA Knight with Phil Mackey talking about “the biggest party of the summer,” SummerSlam in Minnesota!! 💪🎉💜
👀 Watch the pod ↪️ bit.ly/4o0wvhi@RealLAKnight@PhilMackey@SKORNorth
#minnesotasportsandevents#wwe#summerslam
ALT Two people are in a split-screen video call. The person on the left is speaking into a microphone with the "Mackey & Judd" logo in view, while the person on the right is smiling. The text on the screen reads "LA KNIGHT ... YEAH!
Looking for a way to support local restaurants this summer? Check out the Recipe for Restaurant Relief event at The Market at Malcolm Yards on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM!
Images from Meet Minneapolis
#minnesota#minneapolis#localbusiness#restaurant
ALT A notebook page pinned against a patterned background with the text "Recipe for Restaurant Relief." Logos for "The Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund," "Keepers Heart," "The Market at Malcolm Yards," and "Surly Brewing Co" are displayed at the bottom.
ALT The Malcolm Yards Food Hall building surrounded by a green lawn and modern buildings in the background. Blue sky with scattered clouds.
ALT A table at Surly Brewing Co filled with various dishes, including grilled meats, a fresh salad, and a bowl of pasta. There are three glasses of beer, each with a unique color. A few hands are reaching for food and drinks.
Minnesota keeps showing up for women’s sports ⚽🩵
Tonight @mnaurorafc kicks off Season 5 at TCO Stadium, and we can’t wait to cheer on Aurora all season long.
Kickoff is at 7 PM. MNSE fans, don’t miss out on buy one, get one free with code OPENER. 🎟️ bit.ly/4uT69Qg
ALT Two soccer players in matching green and white star-patterned jerseys with "Allina Health" logo are posing happily on a rainy field. They are both making hand gestures and smiling, with blurred spectators and players in the background.
ALT A person enthusiastically cheering in a stadium, holding a large flag. They are wearing a black hoodie with "Troll" printed on it. A blurred crowd is visible in the background, with someone holding a megaphone.
ALT Soccer players in navy blue jerseys with the Allina Health logo high-five fans over a railing. Excited supporters reach down as the players celebrate.
ALT A sports team in teal uniforms is walking in a line on a soccer field. Names and numbers are visible on the back of their shirts. A person in a green dragon costume is on the right side. Spectators can be seen in the blurred background.
Pittsburgh brought the energy. Now imagine that in Minnesota.
We’re continuing to build toward the possibility of hosting the NFL Draft and what it could mean for our state.
Let’s SKOL.
Are you ready?
@WWE SummerSlam presale is live now. Use code SUMMER to unlock access to two-night combo tickets at @usbankstadium on August 1–2.
🎟️ bit.ly/4tIdjGZ
Today only. Ends at 11:59 PM CT
ALT Poster for WWE SummerSlam in Minnesota featuring several wrestling personalities. The text includes event dates: Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2. Logos for U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota, and Ticketmaster are at the bottom.
😈 TICKET GIVEAWAY 😈
Win your way into one of this summer's biggest events when WWE SummerSlam takes over U.S. Bank Stadium on August 1-2!
Enter for your chance to win:
1. Repost this post
2. Follow @usbankstadium and @MNSportsEvents
Sweepstakes ends Thursday, April 30 at 11:59 pm CT.
The road to SummerSlam starts here.
@WWE takes over @mallofamerica this Saturday.
@RealLAKnight (YEAH) @maxxinedupri live, plus giveaways and your chance to win tickets. Special appearance by Josh Metellus.
May 2 • 1PM
Huntington Bank Rotunda
Info 🔗 bit.ly/4tzCCeg
ALT WWE SummerSlam Minnesota promotional poster featuring LA Knight and Maxxine Dupri with fireworks in the background. Event details include a ticket sale kickoff on May 2 at 1 PM at Huntington Bank Rotunda, Mall of America. Special appearance by Josh Metellus, hosted by Dana Wessel.
The numbers are in 🧵
$71.5M economic impact
247K attendees
385 jobs supported
$4.8M in tax revenue
Here’s what the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championships delivered for Minnesota ↓
#WorldJuniorsMN26
$4.8M in state and local tax revenue generated.
A direct return that benefits communities across Minnesota.
ALT A group of people stand around a large sign displaying "We Love Hockey" with flags of various countries, promoting the 2026 World Junior Championship. Behind them are modern and historic buildings. The bottom text reads "$4.8 million state and local tax revenue generated.
73% of the economic impact was driven by visitors.
When the world comes to Minnesota, it shows up in a big way.
#StateOfHockey
ALT A person in a crowd waves a cloth in the air. Blurred background shows a large audience. Text in the image reads: "73% economic impact driven by visitors."