As a testament to Minnesota pride and the strong relationship between the Vikings and the citizens of Minnesota, more than 200,000 people attended the grand opening for the Vikings’ new home in downtown Minneapolis, the U.S. Bank Stadium.
Funded through a combination of both public and private money, the stadium’s development for the new Vikings home began in June 2012, with construction beginning in January 2013. The state of Minnesota put in $498 million; the Vikings originally put in $475 million, although over time their contribution grew an additional $130 million; and with private money the U.S. Bank Stadium sits at about $1.15 billion dollars.
