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About Blakeslee Stadium
Blakeslee Stadium is the on-campus home of the Minnesota State Mavericks football team, located on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus. With a capacity of the best available price, it’s a classic college football venue that hosts NSIC and NCAA Division II playoff games, along with notable events like Hockey Day Minnesota and historical Minnesota Vikings training camp sessions. Below you’ll find practical details to secure your seats, get there smoothly, and find nearby lodging and dining options—trusted by fans and built to make your visit easy.
Whether you’re planning a game day trip or a special event, Blakeslee Stadium remains a reliable stop in southern Minnesota. We’ve got you covered with seating maps, parking instructions, transit options, and recommended local hotels and restaurants. When you’re ready to grab tickets or plan a stay, you’ll find affiliate-friendly hotel partners and dining suggestions to fit a range of preferences and budgets.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 7,000 seats.
- Address: 161 Stadium Road, Mankato, MN 56001.
- Venue type: college football stadium on the MSU Mankato campus; home to Minnesota State Mavericks football.
- Seating chart: public Blakeslee Stadium seating/chart/map exists on Minnesota State’s site (Blakeslee Stadium seating map).
- Parking: on-campus parking available in Lots 20, 21, 22; Lot 23 is a nearby free lot; see MSU visitor parking and Lot 20 directions.
- Transit: served by Mankato Transit System (MTS); Route 8 connects campus to University Lots 20–23; see bus schedules.
- Nearby hotels: AmericInn of Mankato; Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato.
- Notable hosted events: Minnesota Vikings training camp (1966–2017); Hockey Day Minnesota 2022; NSIC/NCAA Division II football playoff games hosted since 2009.
- Demolition/renaming status: not demolished; replacement planned with a new Becky and Glen Taylor Community Stadium (approx. 6,500 seats; opening targeted around 2029).