Minnesota Sports and Events

Minnesota hockey fans, it’s time to pass the puck, hit record, and be part of history 🏒 As we prepare to receive the official “pass” from Ottawa to serve as host of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, we invite you to join other fans, hockey legends, and well-known Minnesotans in submitting a short video that showcases our state’s rich hockey tradition and passion for the sport. Get creative and show your passion and pride for the State of Hockey! You have until December 16 to submit your video. Learn more at

The numbers are in, and the scores are high 📣 The U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials generated $74.8 million in economic impact for the region. We are so proud to have been a part of this amazing event that brought so much impact to our community! 🙌🙌

Did you hear yesterday’s big news? We could not be more excited to bring not 1️⃣ but 2️⃣ NCAA Championships to Minnesota! MORE events means MORE impact for our great state. All part of our mission to bring significant economic, reputational, and social impact to the region through the attraction, promotion, and execution of world-class events. The 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials and 2024 Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments brought more than $127 million in economic impact for the region. With a series of high-profile events scheduled over the next several years, we look forward to what the future will bring!

MNSE is looking for partners to help produce a world-class fan experience for the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship held in St. Paul! If you are an event agency who excels in executing large-scale global events, check this out! 🚨

We are excited to announce Mayor Melvin Carter, Hockey Legend Lou Nanne, and Senator Karin Housley will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota. We could not be more grateful for their support as our state hosts the 50th Anniversary edition of World Juniors.

This year marks 124 years of the U.S Pro Amateur Golf Tournament! Don't miss your chance to witness the next golfer who will add their name to the Havenmeyer Trophy alongside other legends ⛳  🏆 Tickets:

Summer Slam 2024 is happening now, but our minds are on 2026 🤩 T-minus 2 years until a 2-day Summer Slam special takes over Minneapolis! 💥

From Minneapolis ➡️ Paris! Team USA Gymnastics winning around the world 🌏🏅 Congratulations Team USA!!

We are officially just two weeks out from the 2024 U.S. Amateur Championships at Hazeltine National Golf Club! ⛳  Tickets on sale now:

A recap of Gymnastics City USA to celebrate opening day of the Paris 2024 Olympics!! Go Team USA! ❤️🤍💙