Credential Request | Minnesota United FC

Press Credentials

Full-Season Credentials

Applications for full-season press credentials for the 2026 season (including MLS regular-season, MLS Cup Playoffs and possible Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches) are CLOSED. Media who were approved for full-season credentials should RSVP to any member of the Communications team, or publicrelations@mnufc.com, prior to each match they plan to attend.

Single-Game Credentials

For single-game credential requests, please fill out the form below.

Upcoming Home Matches:

Single-Game Credential Requests are Open for:

MNUFC

Colorado Rapids match on May 13: CLOSED
Real Salt Lake match on May 23: Due by Thursday, May 21 at 3:30 p.m. CT.

MNUFC2

Houston Dynamo 2 match on Saturday, May 16 (Game Played at NSC Stadium in Blaine, MN): Due by Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. CT.
Colorado Rapids 2 match on Sunday, May 24 (Game Played at NSC Stadium in Blaine, MN): Due by Friday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. CT.

Media requesting single-game press credentials for a Minnesota United match must submit a request no later than 48 hours prior to kickoff. For example: The deadline for a Saturday game that kicks at 7:30 p.m. CT is Thursday by no later than 7:30 p.m. CT.

Media that wish to cover MNUFC and MNUFC2 games must be accredited, or on-assignment with an accredited outlet. MNUFC Communications may reach out to request written confirmation of an assignment.

Submitting a credential application does not guarantee your request will be approved. Those who have been approved will be notified approximately 24 hours prior to the match they applied to cover.

Weekly Training Schedule

Weekly training schedules are sent from the MNUFC Communications team to individuals on the media distribution list. Contact publicrelations@mnufc.com to be added to that list.

Training Sessions Open To Media

All MNUFC training sessions are open to on-assignment, accredited media. Media are welcome to attend a practice to capture photo and video footage and interview players and coaches upon the conclusion of every training session.

Media who plan to attend a training session are encouraged to alert the MNUFC Communications team by 6:00 p.m. CT the evening prior to the session.
Media will be alerted to any changes in training field locations. MNUFC generally trains at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota (1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449).
Media should plan to park in Lot J (also marked as Lot A) next to the Sports Hall at the National Sports Center. Parking in the back lot (Lot B) is prohibited.
Media will be allowed to photograph/film training for a minimum of 15 minutes either at the beginning or end of the session. MNUFC reserves the right to close a training session at any time.
All MNUFC players and coaches will be made available for interviews for 15 minutes upon the conclusion of each training session unless otherwise noted.
As per MLS Media Access Policy, the following actions may result in seizure of credential and/or ejection of its wearer from the training facility.
Requesting autographs at any time.
Taking personal photographs with players/coaches.
Using credential for family or friends of working media members.
Conducting unauthorized interviews.
Unprofessional behavior (Consumption of alcoholic beverages, failure to abide by posted rules, etc.).

MNUFC Front Office

4150 Olson Memorial Hwy., Suite 300
Golden Valley, MN 55422

National Sports Center

MNUFC trains at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. The grounds are home to 3.8 million visitors annually and have hosted numerous sporting events. The National Sports Center features more than 50 full-sized soccer fields, a training facility and dormitories.

1700 105th Ave NE
Blaine, MN 55449