Minnesota United FC will open Leagues Cup play against FC Juárez on August 4, 2026, at Allianz Field, with activities on the Great Lawn beginning at 5:00 p.m. The match is set for 7:30 p.m. after gates open at 6:00 p.m.
The game gives Minnesota a home start to Phase One of Leagues Cup after back-to-back draws, while FC Juárez arrives looking to steady itself after three losses to open its 2026 Apertura campaign. It is the kind of early tournament matchup that can quickly reset the tone for both clubs.
Pregame plans at Allianz Field
DJ Cristian Baca will provide pregame entertainment on the Great Lawn starting at 5:00 p.m., giving fans a full hour before gates open and more than two hours before kickoff to settle in for the night. The event also includes a 21+ space at the Grand Casino Brew Hall, along with ticket-specific food and drink offers around the stadium.
Season Ticket Members can redeem a $15 meal voucher tied to the match, with options including a Sonoran Hot Dog in Section 13, a Mexican fruit cup in Section 16, Flamin’ Hot Walking Esquites in Section 22, birria tacos in Section 29, and a Beignet in Section 30. Additional offerings include Global Street Grill in Section 10, a Hungry Loon item in Section 17, Café Beignet in Section 20, Nice Slice in Section 34, and World’s Fare in Section 22.
Ticket pack perks and matchday extras
Purchasers of the Club and Country Ticket Pack and the SoccerSlam Ticket Pack will receive the Red and Black combo, which includes a food voucher and an official Leagues Cup poster. The club also listed pregame entertainment from Lito’s Burritos, Rudos Promotions, Camarena Silver, BizRecycling, WM, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Upper Midwest, and Delaware North among the matchday elements around the stadium.
For Minnesota, the setup is straightforward: a home opener in tournament play, a built-in pregame atmosphere, and a chance to turn recent draws into an early Leagues Cup statement. For FC Juárez, it is an opportunity to stop the slide and start fresh against an MLS opponent on the road.
