U.S. Bank Stadium News & Notes - April 8, 2016

Vikings to enhance fan experience with new mobile app When U.S. Bank Stadium opens, it will feature new parking, new entrances and new food. Luckily for fans, there’s an app for that. Announced earlier this week, the Vikings have partnered with VenueNext to launch a new mobile app designed to enhance the game day experience. Set to be unveiled prior to the 2016 NFL Draft, the app will serve as the mobile hub for fans on Sundays, as well as the primary location to find mobile coverage of the team. Starting in the driveway, fans will be able to use the app to help identify parking, entry points and step-by-step directions to their seats or points of interest throughout the building. In addition, fans will receive robust video content of game footage directly to their mobile app. Ensuring fans can utilize the team’s mobile app in U.S. Bank Stadium will be 1,300 Wi-Fi access points spread throughout the facility.Vikings to open U.S. Bank Stadium on national television When U.S. Bank Stadium first opens its doors for Vikings football in August, the stadium will be on full display to the entire country. Tied in with yesterday’s preseason schedule release was the announcement that the first Vikings preseason game will be broadcast nationally on FOX. The Vikings will host the San Diego Chargers in the first preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 28 at 12:00 p.m. local time. To ensure access to the first game at U.S. Bank Stadium, secure your seats here.Latest installment of stadium documentary set to air tomorrow night The newest 30-minute episode of "Building a Legacy: U.S. Bank Stadium" will air locally tomorrow night at 11:30 p.m. CT on Fox 9. One segment from the show is embedded above detailing some of the non-football game events that will help open the facility later this summer. Showcasing the latest developments of the state-of-the-art downtown building, this episode will take a look at what will happen within the first month of the stadium opening and a recent tour for Vikings alumni. This episode marks the fourth of seven 30-minute episodes that air every two months. The series will conclude with an hour-long documentary that will air following the regular season home opener in September. To watch previous segments of the behind-the-scenes show, click here. Book your Preview Center appointment now at usbankstadium.com* to secure your seats.*

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U.S. Bank Stadium News & Notes - April 8, 2016

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