Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

Blakeslee Stadium

Opened in 1962 - Home to Minnesota State University Football, MSU’s Blakeslee Stadium has also served as the summer training camp home to the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings since 1966.  The 7,000-seat facility offers great sitelines and a natural grass surface.

Former athletics administrator and coach C.P. Blakeslee, who was inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame as a charter member in 1963, served in various capacities at the school from 1924-61.