Tuesday, July 18, 2023
7:00pm NSC Stadium
Teams can start lining at 5:30pm in the NSC Parking Lot L (East and South side of Super Rink). Teams are allowed to start lining up earlier if they would like- security for lineup will open at 4:30pm. The parade will begin at 7:00pm. Teams must enter security through the east side of the Super Rink in order to get to the line-up area (map below).
Gates to the stadium will open at 5pm. Players and spectators are encouraged to not bring bags to help make the security lines as efficient as possible. No tickets are required.
Target USA CUP features an Olympic-style ceremony showcasing teams in the tournament. This colorful parade of teams leads up to the lighting of the cauldron and is a highlight of the event! Teams march wearing team uniforms or cultural costumes representative of their homes, and many carry team banners and country or state flags. Teams will march by country, state or Minnesota soccer club.
Watch Opening Ceremonies LIVE!~
Check out all the action with 1,000 teams from 27 different U.S.states and 17 different countries! After the Opening Ceremonies, Pandora present a special performance by Carly Rae Jepsen! All the action begins at 7:00pm!
Opening Ceremonies Videos
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