A milestone on the gridiron
St. Olaf College and Saint John's University will meet at TCO Stadium in Eagan on November 14, marking the first time the two programs will play on a neutral site. The game, originally slated for St. Olaf's Klein Field, has been moved to the Vikings' home venue, with St. Olaf designated as the home team for the contest.
Ticket sales begin on August 1, when both schools set aside 1,000 tickets for parents and alumni. General admission tickets will go on sale September 1, with pricing set at $20 for adults, $10 for youth ages 6-18 and $5 for children five and under. All tickets will be distributed through Ticketmaster as general-admission passes.
Student discounts and hospitality options
St. Olaf students can purchase tickets for $5 by presenting a valid student ID at the gate. A limited number of $20 add-on tickets grant access to a pre-game hospitality event in the Vikings Museum, offering a unique fan experience before kickoff.
The matchup will also be the second college football game ever hosted at TCO Stadium, underscoring the venue’s growing role in the regional sports landscape. The game promises a festive atmosphere, with the surrounding community invited to celebrate the historic occasion.
James Kilian, a senior at St. Olaf, is expected to be among the alumni and families attending the event, adding a personal touch to the historic neutral-site meeting.