Know Before You Go: MNUFC2 vs. San Jose Earthquakes II

Minnesota United vs. San Jose Earthquakes II | #MINvSJ
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Gates: 6:00 p.m. CT
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location: National Sports Center
Broadcast: MLSNEXTPro.com and OneFootball
Tickets: SeatGeek

Game Central

Hold onto something, folks — this one’s going to be earth-shaking. The Twos are back at the National Sports Center to host San Jose Earthquakes II (formerly The Town FC) this weekend in a Saturday night clash. Tied at 29 points in the Western Conference, both squads are hovering right around the play-in line. With the young Loons coming off back-to-back losses and the Quakes riding a four-game winless streak, there’s no shortage of motivation for this action-packed game, which stands to be a turning point for either side.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of an exciting matchday at NSC.

Matchday Info

Parking
Free parking at the National Sports Center will be available in Lots F and G and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tailgating
Tailgating is back at NSC! While we recommend Lot F for any pre-match fellowship, there is no designated area to stick to. We simply ask that fans who plan to take advantage of this opportunity abide by the following restrictions:

No glass

No charcoal

No feeding any wildlife

Trash and recycling must be properly disposed of

Gates
Fans should plan to enter the NSC Stadium via the Northwest Gate. There will only be one entry gate available on game day, opening one hour prior to kickoff.

Ticketing
Tickets are online purchase only. If you don't have tickets ahead of gametime, there will be QR codes posted on signs by the gates of NSC for fans to use to purchase their tickets.

Security Screening and Bag Policy
Standard MNUFC screening procedures will be in place for MNUFC2 games at the National Sports Center. Each guest will be subject to walk through a magnetometer, and guests with bags will be asked to open their bags for a brief search. Bags do not need to be clear, but they do need to be 12” x 6” x 12” or smaller to be allowed into the stadium. Guests with diaper bags or medical bags will have their bags checked and then tagged, but will not have size restrictions. There will not be a bag check service available for games played at the National Sports Center. Any guests with non-admissible bags will be asked to return their bags to their car.

Food and Beverage
Grab-and-go concession items will be available for purchase inside the stadium, including chips and peanuts. There will also be beer, soda and water available to pair with your snacks. Bringing food and/or beverages from outside the stadium is prohibited.

Cashless Purchasing
All ticket and in-stadium purchases will be conducted in a touchless manner.

Autograph Alley
MNUFC2 players will be signing autographs on their way back to the locker room after the match. Fans who want to score some signatures should meet behind sections 3 and 4 of the seating bowl, where they will be guided down to the autograph area by event staff. Fans of all ages are invited to participate.

Postgame PKs
Once the players have cleared the field after Autograph Alley, fans between the ages of 3 and 15 will have the chance to take a PK on the very same turf that the team plays on. After signing a waiver, participants gathered behind sections 3 and 4 of the seating bowl will be guided down to the field by event staff.