2025 State Football Information -- State Championship Game
Game Details:
Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: US Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415)
Opponent: Annandale Cardinals.
Tickets:
Prices:
Adults: $16
Students (K–12): $10
There is no senior discount.
Purchase: All tickets must be purchased electronically through the MSHSL website. Please use this link to order your tickets: MSHSL State Football Tickets Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Fans are encouraged to purchase early.
Fan Bus Information:
Waseca High School will attempt to provide two fan buses for Saturday’s game. If fewer than 50 people register, a bus may be canceled.
Cost: $12 per person (Does not include a game ticket — tickets must be purchased separately.)
Eligibility:
Students in grades 7–12 may ride without a chaperone.
Students in grades K–6 must be accompanied by an adult.
Open to all community members.
Departure: Buses will leave from the west side of Waseca High School by the PAC at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Registration: Sign up and pay in the Waseca High School Office, by Thursday, November 20th.
All fans must be signed up in advance and have a confirmed seat for every person traveling on the fan bus. Walk-ups will NOT be allowed on Saturday.
Bus Assignment:
All buses will be assigned at the time you sign up and pay for your spot in the Waseca High School Office.
Minimum Rider Requirement: Each bus must have at least 50 riders in order to run.
How it works:
If Bus 1 reaches 50 riders, it will be confirmed.
If Bus 2 reaches 50 riders, it will also be confirmed.
If Bus 3 (or any additional bus) has fewer than 50 riders—e.g., only 17—that bus will be canceled, and riders assigned to that bus will need to arrange their own transportation to the game. Full refunds will be given in the high school office if any of the buses are cancelled.
Seating Information – U.S. Bank Stadium:
Waseca High School is the home team for Saturday’s Class AAA Prep Bowl Final.
Fans should sit on the South Side of the stadium — to the right after entering through the Legacy Gates (large glass doors facing downtown Minneapolis). Follow the blue arrows on the provided map.
Adult and Family Seating:
Sections F1 – F5 (enter through the Delta 360 Club)
Sections V6 – V10 (enter through the Medtronic Club)
Access to both areas is available via the Purple Lobby
Student Seating/Standing Sections:
Sections 131, 132, 133.
The Waseca Marching Jays will be seated in Section 134.
Follow the posted signs for access — these areas are adjacent to the Purple Lobby via the nearby stairwells.
MSHSL Behavior & Conduct Expectations:
The Minnesota State High School League promotes sportsmanship, respect, and inclusivity at all events. Please help create a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for all.
Prohibited Items
The following are not allowed at MSHSL postseason events:
Flags, large signs, or signs on sticks
Balloons, confetti, glitter, baby powder, pom-poms
Artificial noisemakers (megaphones, cowbells, sirens, whistles, thunder sticks, etc.)
Drones or laser lights
Weapons, firearms, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, or vaping devices
Backpacks, duffel bags, and outside food or drink
Professional cameras, tripods, and monopods
Pets (service animals allowed)
Behavior:
Only players and authorized personnel are permitted on the field.
Interference with the contest, booing, taunting, or disrespectful language is prohibited.
Show respect for the flag and the national anthem.
Note: Venues may have additional restrictions.
U.S. Bank Stadium Security Policies:
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, the following policies will be enforced:
Bag Policy:
No backpacks, duffel bags, drawstring bags, briefcases, or laptop bags.
Small purses and diaper bags are allowed and subject to search.
Entry & Re-entry:
Re-entry is allowed with a valid ticket.
Prohibited items must be returned to your vehicle or hotel.
Additional Prohibited Items:
Weapons, food, beverages, cans, bottles, newspapers, toilet paper, balloons, or noisemakers.
Signs larger than 18” x 24” or mounted on sticks.
Oversized flags or banners.
Commercial or promotional materials without MSHSL approval.
Broadcast Information:
Radio:
KRUE 92.1 FM – Live coverage of the game
Stream online at krue92.com
Television:
Saturday’s game will be broadcast live on KSTC 45TV and streamed online for free at Prep45.com.
Welcome Home Ceremony:
Waseca High School is planning a Welcome Home Police Escort and Ceremony to celebrate the team’s return to Waseca on Saturday evening.
While departure time from the stadium and traffic conditions may affect the exact schedule, the team is currently expected to arrive back in town a little before 6:00 p.m. They will return via US Highway 14 and proceed down Minnesota Highway 13 through downtown Waseca.
The Welcome Home Ceremony will be held at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Waseca High School gymnasium that same evening. Please note: all times are approximate and subject to change based on post-game travel and logistics.