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Overview ................................................................................................................................................3-6 Credential Requests ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Armbands ......................................................................................................................................................4 Vests .............................................................................................................................................................4 Waivers .........................................................................................................................................................4 Parking .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Satellite Truck and Testing Trailer Parking .................................................................................................... 6Media Services ........................................................................................................................................7-8 Ethernet Cords............................................................................................................................................... 7 Game Day Materials/Inactives Sheet ............................................................................................................ 7 Quote Transcriptions ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Food and Beverage ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Postgame Media Availabilities ......................................................................................................................8Wireless Frequencies ............................................................................................................................. 8-9Vikings Communications and Game Day Contacts..................................................................................... 10U.S. Bank Stadium Contacts ......................................................................................................................11Stadium Map ........................................................................................................................................... 12Ingress and Egress ...............................................................................................................................13-18 Press Box/Booth Media ................................................................................................................................14 Operational Zone Media ...............................................................................................................................15 Network TV Talent........................................................................................................................................16 Network TV Credential Pick-Up ....................................................................................................................17 Network TV Personnel ................................................................................................................................. 18Field Access Personnel ........................................................................................................................ 19-22 Field Access Tunnels ...................................................................................................................................20 Broadcast Network Workspace ...................................................................................................................20 Pregame ......................................................................................................................................................20 NFL Films .....................................................................................................................................................21 Broadcast Network .......................................................................................................................................21 Club Media....................................................................................................................................................21 Recording Team Arrivals/Departures .......................................................................................................... 22Operational Zone Access Personnel ..................................................................................................... 23-26 Operational Zone ......................................................................................................................................... 24 Operational Zone Workspace ...................................................................................................................... 25 Non-Network Media and Media Personnel ................................................................................................. 25 NFL Films - Game Coverage ........................................................................................................................ 25 Sideline Reporters ....................................................................................................................................... 26Non-Operational Zone Still Photographers and Videographers ............................................................ 27-28 Non-Operational Zone Still Photographers and Videographers .................................................................. 28 Workspace ................................................................................................................................................... 28Press Box and Booth Personnel ........................................................................................................... 29-31 Press Box and Booth Personnel ...................................................................................................................30 Press Box/Radio Booths...............................................................................................................................31Visiting Team and Ownership Information .......................................................................................... 32-35 Visiting Locker Room .................................................................................................................................. 33 Visiting Level 3 Spaces (Press Level) ........................................................................................................... 34 Visiting Owner Suite .................................................................................................................................... 35

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The following policies and guidelines will be in effect for the Minnesota Vikings 2020 season at U.S. Bank Stadium. These regulations were formulated in conjunction with the National Football League and are subject to change based on constant evaluations of, and responses to, the COVID-19 pandemic by the NFL, NFLPA, national/local government agencies, health officials and the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings communications staff reserves the right to change these policies as needed.

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VIKINGS2020 MINNESOTA VIKINGS U.S. BANK STADIUM GAME DAY POLICIES

All approved credentials will be determined by league and club guidelines. To apply, go to the Vikings Online Media Center (Vikings.1rmg.com) and select the credentials drop-down menu on the bottom of the left sidebar. The deadline to apply for credentials for a Sunday game is Wednesday at 5 p.m. (CT).

The credential application is provided to allow accredited sports media organizations who cover the National Football League on a regular basis to submit credential requests for Minnesota Vikings home games. All credential requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the discretion of the Vikings Communications Department. Accreditation is strictly reserved for members of the press who represent a credible media outlet. The Vikings do not credential freelance media members who are not on specific assignment from a recognized news organization or sports publication. The team also does not issue credentials to personal, non-commercial web sites, blogs, or podcasts.

Please direct any additional questions to Jon Ekstrom ([email protected]) or Carly Bonk ([email protected]).

When submitting a request for single-game access, please take the following into consideration:

• ALL credential requests must be submitted by your organization’s sports editor/director/producer.• The editor submitting the application on an organization’s behalf should coordinate the organization’s

coverage and include ALL department requests on one master application - i.e. news, sports, photo departments should all be submitted on one request, at one time.

• If at all possible, outlets should keep the quantity of credentials requested consistent with past requests.• Game day parking for media is extremely limited at U.S. Bank Stadium and we cannot guarantee parking

passes for all working media.• All credentials are non-transferable and may only be used by the specific staff person to which it has been

issued.

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Per NFL policies, armbands are required for personnel to be permitted on the field or in the operational zone. These armbands must be paired with an approved Club or NFL-issued photo credential, and both the armband and credential must be worn at all times. The armband on its own will not grant access to the stadium or any other areas. Credentials and armbands may not be used by, lent to or transferred to, any individual or entity other than the person to which it was directly issued.

Network television and club media personnel with a field access credential, but without a field access armband will NOT be permitted on the field. The field access armband will be required for on-field access beginning four hours prior to kickoff and throughout the entirety of the game.

Both field access and operational zone access personnel will be able to pick up armbands at the media check-in tables inside the Lower Pentair Gate at U.S. Bank Stadium.

A R M B A N D S

All operational zone media are required to wear photo vests in addition to their game-issued credential and appropriate armband.

The vests will be distributed at the media check-in tables inside the Lower Pentair Gate.

V E S T S

Prior to arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium, all media outlets, broadcast partners and network television crews will electronically receive a Workers Responsibility Form.

Upon arriving at the stadium, all media members will be required to sign a liability waiver at the media check-in area inside Lower Pentair before proceeding to their designated work areas. The waiver only needs to be signed once and is valid for all Vikings games played at U.S. Bank Stadium during the 2020 season.

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The Vikings communications staff has a limited number of parking passes available for season-long and single-game media members in Lot 68 and the 1010 Ramp. Network television talent will be dropped off and picked up at Lower Pentair.

The Vikings will provide two parking spots in the staff lot for national radio and broadcast television to use. • Upon arrival, there will be a police officer and a K-9 dog to sweep/walk around your vehicle.• Once you clear the security checkpoint, you will be directed to your assigned parking spot.• Place your parking pass so it is visible inside of your vehicle for security to see. • Upon exiting the parking lot, turn left and head to media check-in at Lower Pentair.

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On game days, satellite trucks will park along 11th Avenue South. If you are requesting satellite truck parking, please contact U.S. Bank Stadium Broadcast Operations Manager Tadd Wilson at [email protected].

The northwest side of the sidewalk is reserved for local Minnesota stations credentialed for the game and the southwest side of the sidewalk (closest to the intersection of 11th and 6th), will serve as parking for the broadcast network testing trailer. There is 100amp electrical service in a pedestal located there.

If a testing trailer is not stationed on the southwest side of the sidewalk, the space will be reserved for visiting station satellite parking.

Please see below for satellite truck parking areas.

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The Vikings communications staff provides a range of services to media. For the 2020 season, the staff will move towards a paper-free press box to limit contact points across all areas. All game-related material will be communicated to media members through emails, the Vikings Online Media Center (Vikings.1rmg.com) and televisions in the press box.

As in previous seasons, Ethernet cords will be provided upon request. The cord will be handed out in its origi-nal packaging and it can be kept. The Vikings communications staff will not collect it.

E T H E R N E T C O R D S

The Vikings will move towards a paperless press box to limit contact points on materials for the 2020 season. The packet of communications materials generally provided at press box seats will only be available on the Viking Online Media Center (Vikings.1rmg.com).

Inactive sheets will be distributed digitally and will be displayed on televisions in the press box.

In-game stats will not be printed, but are available on NFLGSIS.com.

The Vikings communications staff will utilize its Twitter account and the Vikings Online Media Center throughout the game to push out stats and pertinent information.

Postgame quotes and statistics will be available on the Vikings Online Media Center and emailed after the game.

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media services

For all 16 games (home and away) in 2020, the Minnesota Vikings will provide full quote transcripts of Head Coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Kirk Cousins in a timely manner after the game.

When playing at U.S. Bank Stadium, the visiting team will provide their own transcriptions.

All Vikings postgame availabilities will be recorded and available for download via a Dropbox link that will be shared after each game. Please let the Vikings communications staff know if you want to be added to the postgame quote email.

Q U O T E T R A N S C R I P T I O N S

The Minnesota Vikings will provide a pre-packaged halftime meal for all media members credentialed for the game. Press box media will be notified when meals are available for pick up at the back of the press box dining space.

Water bottles and coffee/tea will be provided throughout the entire game day.

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wireless frequencies

Please be advised that if you are employing a radio frequency communications device (cell phones excluded), you must submit your coordination request using the NFL’s Event Frequency Coordination System at EFC.NFL.NET.

The device and frequency under which it operates must be submitted in advance to avoid interference with the many radio frequency devices used at NFL games.

The request for a dedicated wireless frequency must be made by Tuesday of game week (for a typical Sunday game). Should coverage plans develop after Tuesday of game week, requests will be reviewed in the order they are received.

Due to FCC regulations, it will be difficult to accommodate all requests. Those with late requests, as a general rule, should be prepared to work in a wired fashion.

As a reminder, if you arrive at the stadium and have not pre-coordinated your frequency, the Event Frequency Coordinators (EFC’s) will inform you that you cannot operate your equipment in wireless fashion. You must work in wired mode. You will not be denied entry to the stadium simply for arriving at the venue without having coordinated.

Should you be discovered using equipment with an uncoordinated frequency, the equipment must be removed from the stadium. You will not lose your game credential and may still have access to media services.

R E P O R T I N G R A D I O F R E Q U E N C I E S - E F C . N F L . N E T

All postgame press conferences at U.S. Bank Stadium (Vikings and visiting team) will be conducted virtually after approximately a 10-minute cooling off period following the conclusion of the game.

Each head coach and a key player from each team will join the virtual press conferences with other select players being made available afterwards.

The Vikings press conferences will be streamed live on Vikings.com and social platforms and the visiting team will stream their press conferences on their own platforms. Links to join the press conferences will be communicated prior to the start of the game with a reminder and updated timing sent once the game concludes.

All media members and broadcast television personnel who wish to join the virtual press conferences will do so from their respective workspaces.

All Vikings postgame availabilities will be recorded and available for download via a Dropbox link that will be shared after each game and full transcripts of Head Coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Kirk Cousins will also be emailed out.

Please let the Vikings communications staff know if you want to be added to the postgame quote email.

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Event Frequency Coordination – Frequency Request Tips Registering/Accessing the Site Entering a request

Step 1: From a web browser, go to https://efc.nfl.net to register for an account. If you already have an account, proceed to step 2.

1. Click No Account? Click here to register 2. Fill out the necessary information on the

registration screen 3. Submit your registration. You will get an

activation email from [email protected] 4. From the email, click on the validate email link.

Step 2: Log onto the Event Frequency Coordination System Website

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Click on (on top right)

Step 2: Provide us with information about your request: A. Select the Event you are requesting frequencies for.

B. Select or enter your Company Info. If company name doesn’t exist, click on the magnifying button to search and add a new one

C. Add Activity by clicking on “+ Activity” button and selecting from the “Select Activity” list.

D. Add Equipment by clicking on the “+ Equipment” button

1) Select Equipment Type 2) Select Required Use 3) Provide Usage Details for this equipment 4) Select Manufacturer. If manufacturer doesn’t exist, click

“+ Manufacturer” button 5) Select Model. Models will only show up based on the

Manufacturer selected. If model doesn’t exist, click on “+ Model” button and enter the following: a) Enter Model Name b) Specify Power (in milliwatts mW) c) Specify Bandwidth (in megahertz MHz) d) Select the Frequency Block(s) equipment can tune

too.

6) Specify the Number of Primary frequencies you need 7) Specify the Number of Backup frequencies you need 8) If you need specific frequencies for your equipment,

please specify it in the Requested Frequencies (MHz) box. Example: 427.100 427.500

9) Once you are done adding the information for the equipment, you can click “Add to Request” or if you need to add another equipment to this request, you can check “Add Another” and click on “Add to Request”.

E. After you have added all your equipment to the Request screen, add your on-site contacts. Click + On-Site Contact and select from a list of already added contacts. If this is the first contact for this company you will need to click + Create New Contact. These are the contacts that Frequencies Coordinators will contact at the Event if questions/issues arise.

F. Once you are done, you can Submit the request in for Frequency Coordination review. An email confirmation will be sent to you.

G. Log off the website once you are done with your request(s). H. The Frequency Coordinator will notify you via email the status of

your request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected]

E V E N T F R E Q U E N C Y C O O R D I N A T I O N - F R E Q U E N C Y R E Q U E S T T I P S

The Frequency Coordination program is in its 21st year of existence, helping to seamlessly coordinate the operation of a variety of radio frequency transmitting devices during NFL games and events, including referees’ wireless microphones, official-to-official communication system, coach-to-player radios, wireless coaches’ intercom systems, PR department communications, team video production, instant replay, team and NFL security as well as public safety operations. Other stadium service providers, including concessionaires, emergency services, parking lot attendants, etc., all employ transmitting devices.

The Minnesota Vikings Event Frequency Coordinator, Jeff Hanson, can be reached via email at [email protected].

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Carly Bonk, Communications Coordinator/Press Box Coordinator 612-718-4093Cheryl Nygaard, Director of IT 612-396-57772Aaron Liepins, Director of Security and Guest Services (U.S. Bank) 612-219-7755Lisa Niess, Marketing and Communications Manager (U.S. Bank) 515-835-0105Travis Hornik, Event Manager (U.S. Bank) 612-777-4256Chuck Pamperin, Ticket and Parking Operations Manager 612-201-2934

Vikings Communications 612-777-8995Vikings 2nd COMM Line 612-777-8996Visiting Communications 612-777-8992Press Box Coordinator 612-777-8999NFL Observer 612-777-8990

Bob HaganVP of Football/Media Comm.

[email protected]

Tom WestDir. of Alumni/Youth Football Comm.

[email protected]

Lester BagleyExecutive VP of Public Affairs

[email protected]

Sam NewtonFootball Comm. Manager

[email protected]

Jeff AndersonVP of Strategic/Corporate Comm.

[email protected]

Carly BonkComm. Coordinator

[email protected]

Rachel GuniaComm. Intern612-210-0074

[email protected]

Jon EkstromDirector of Comm.

[email protected]

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Curtis Schmillen, Director of OperationsOffice: 612.777.8738Cell: [email protected]

Please contact Curtis if you have questions about stadium layout.

David Kingsbury, Director of ITOffice: 612.777.8742Cell: [email protected]

Please contact David if you wish to add an additional hard-wired internet connection in the press box, radio booth or locker room.

Jeff Hanson, Gameday Frequency CoordinatorOffice: [email protected]

Please clear all frequency/wireless equipment with Jeff before the game.

Tadd Wilson (Satellite Parking), Broadcast Operations ManagerOffice: 612.777.8744Cell: [email protected]

Please contact Tadd to request TV truck parking for your local TV crews.

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Medical Screening: Lower PentairSecurity Screening: Lower PentairEntry Point: Lower PentairExit Point: Lower Pentair

Game Day Entry Process: Media members credentialed for the press box or Level 4 booths will undergo a medical screening (temperature check/questionnaire) and have their credentials checked at Lower Pentair before proceeding to security screening at the gate.

If it is an individual’s first time working a game at U.S. Bank Stadium this season, he/she will pick up their credential at the media check-in area inside the Lower Pentair Gate once passing the medical and security screenings. Photo vests and operational zone armbands will also be picked up here. All individuals are required to sign a liability waiver for the 2020 season.

Once credentials have been picked up and the check-in process has been completed, media members will follow the black floor markers labeled with “Press Box” to the bank of three elevators or Stairwell 6.

The elevators and stairwell provide direct access to the Lower Pentair and Administration Entrance (Level 0), operational zone workspace and main concourse (Level 1), press box (Level 3) and broadcast booths (Level 4).

The Sid Hartman media elevator will go to Levels 1-4 only. There is no street-level access from this elevator during the 2020 season.

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Game Day Entry Process: Media members credentialed for the operational zone will undergo a medical screening (temperature check/questionnaire) and have their credentials checked at Lower Pentair before proceeding to security screening at the gate.

If it is an individual’s first time working a game at U.S. Bank Stadium this season, he/she will pick up their credential at the media check-in area inside the Lower Pentair Gate once passing the medical and security screenings. Photo vests and operational zone armbands will also be picked up here. All individuals are required to sign a liability waiver for the 2020 season.

Once credentials have been picked up and the check-in process has been completed, media members will follow the grey floor markers labeled with “Operational Zone” to the escalator or down the hallway to the bank of three elevators.

The elevators and stairwell provide direct access to the Lower Pentair and Administration Entrance (Level 0), operational zone workspace and main concourse (Level 1), press box (Level 3) and broadcast booths (Level 4).


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Game Day Entry Process: Network TV on-air talent will be dropped off at Lower Pentair and will be medically screened before leaving their vehicle. They will then proceed directly to the “Network TV” lane where they will go through security screening before entering Lower Pentair. Once there, on-air talent will sign the liability waiver, pick up their credentials and be escorted to their broadcast booth or the broadcast compound.

Their vehicles will be staged near Lower Pentair until their post-game departures. Drivers will be instructed to stay with the vehicles and driver/vehicle/company info needs to be given in advance to the Vikings communications staff.

The elevators and stairwell provide direct access to the Lower Pentair and Administration Entrances (Level 0), operational zone workspace and main concourse (Level 1), press box (Level 3) and broadcast booths (Level 4).

No elevator outside of the freight elevator will go to the Event Level (-2).


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Medical Screening: Lower PentairSecurity Screening: Lower PentairEntry Point: Lower PentairExit Point: SE Entrance (Double Doors)

Game Day Entry Process: Network television personnel who need to pick up their credentials will undergo a medical screening (temperature check/questionnaire) and have their credentials checked at Lower Pentair before proceeding to security screening at the gate.

Credentials will be available for pick-up at the media check-in area inside Lower Pentair. Photo vests and field access armbands will also be picked up here. All individuals are required to sign a liability waiver for the 2020 season.

Once credentials have been picked up and the check-in process has been completed, network television personnel will be escorted to the broadcast network entrance.

Should any Network TV personnel need to go to the press box or booths, they will need to take the freight elevator to the main concourse and then proceed to the operational zone workspace where the bank of three elevators and Stairwell 6 are located.




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Game Day Entry Process: Network television personnel will undergo medical screening (temperature check/questionnaire) and have credentials checked at the designated media lane at the Verizon Gate. Individuals will then proceed to the double doors at the Southeast Entrance to the left of the Verizon Gate where they will sign the liability waiver and go through security screening.

Once clearing the security screening, network TV workers will use the freight elevator or take the stairs to the loading dock and disperse to their designated work areas in the broadcast compound and field.

Note: The freight elevator only goes to up to the Level 1 main concourse.

Should any Network TV personnel need to go to the press box or booths, they will need to take the freight elevator to the main concourse and then proceed to the operational zone workspace where the bank of three elevators and Stairwell 6 are located.




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N E T W O R K T V E N T R A N C E / E X I T

E X E C U T I V E S

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Field access personnel with a workspace on the event level will only be allowed to access the field by utilizing the northeast field tunnel.

Any individuals with field access who need to get to and from the main concourse and field may use the west concourse stairs in Section 143. The northwest tunnel may then be used to access the field.

The Minnesota Vikings and visiting team tunnels are off limits to all non-team or official personnel.

F I E L D A C C E S S T U N N E L S

Media and broadcast network personnel who are authorized to cover pregame warm-ups must remain as close to the stadium wall/as far from the playing field as possible and may not access the playing field or any tunnels where individuals with bench area access may be present. Such individuals must be wearing masks and appropriate PPE at all times.

No other personnel will be permitted on the playing field during pregame warm-ups.

P R E G A M E

Broadcast network crews will have access to the full broadcast/field-level dining space for the 2020 season. The bathrooms closest to the dining areas will be open. Broadcast network personnel will only have access to the areas in purple on the map and may not access any Tier 1 or Tier 2 areas while team personnel are present on game day. All broadcast network crew members must enter and exit their event level workspace via the broadcast compound.

B R O A D C A S T N E T W O R K W O R K S P A C E


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Limited to six people with field access, including camera operators and audio engineers.

During pregame warm-ups only, two camera operators (one for each club) will be permitted on the playing field, but they must remain a minimum of 12 feet apart from club staff and players. Any additional NFL Films cameras approved by NFL Football Operations will operate from the operational zone in the first row of the stadium seating area.

N F L F I L M S

No game will exceed the maximum of 46 people with field access. Broadcast network field personnel are composed of:

• Manned Camera Operators• Chapman Cart Operations• Network Support Staff• Parabolic Mic Operators• RF Audio• Line-to-Gain Camera Support• SkyCam Spotter• Orange Sleeves

The allocations will be at the discretion of the broadcasting network to provide flexibility and maintain efficient operations.

Two camera operators included in the list above (one for each club) will be permitted on the playing field during warm-ups only, but they must remain a minimum of 12 feet apart from club staff and players.

Consistent with current League policy, network wireless camera operators (wireless handheld or Steadicam only) are allowed to access the playing field only when both the game clock and play clock are stopped, provided that they maintain at least 12 feet of distance from players and are wearing proper PPE. Following a touchdown, the wireless camera operator may enter and remain on the field until the kicking/offensive team approaches the line of scrimmage or the play clock approaches 25 seconds, whichever occurs first.

Please see the Operational Zone Access Personnel section for information on sideline reporters.

B R O A D C A S T N E T W O R K

A maximum of two club media personnel for each club are permitted to operate on the field. Club media personnel with field access may not include sideline reporters.

Each participating club may also use one club media person to cover pregame warm-ups on the playing field and maintain at least 12 feet of distance from players and are wearing proper PPE.

C L U B M E D I A


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Network personnel with field access will only be permitted to record arrivals/departures to the stadium if given express permission by the Vikings communications staff and health and safety personnel. If approved, it must be from a distance greater than 12 feet, while wearing appropriate PPE. It is recommended that robotic/fixed cameras are utilized where possible.

Network personnel with field access are permitted in the tunnel to record players only if given express permission by the Vikings communications staff and health and safety personnel. If approved, it must be from a distance greater than 12 feet, while wearing appropriate PPE. It is recommended that robotic/fixed cameras are utilized where possible

R E C O R D I N G T E A M A R R I V A L S / D E P A R T U R E S

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The walkway in front of the first rows in the green-highlighted seating sections of the stadium are designated as the operational zone.

Personnel with operational zone access are not permitted on the field in-game or during the pregame period. Those with operational zone access are required to perform their game day function solely in the operational zone, with the flexibility to move within the zone. Where possible, all operational zone personnel are expected to maintain six feet of distance. No tripods may be used in the operational zone or anywhere in the stands. Tripods may be used on the concourse only. Monopods are allowed in all locations.

Sideline vests are required and must be worn with a credential and armband. The vests and armbands will be distributed at media check-in inside Lower Pentair.

O P E R A T I O N A L Z O N E


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All operational zone media, including NFL Films, will work out of a temporary workspace on the east end zone concourse (between sections 122-124). Individuals with operational zone credentials and armbands will not have access to the event level at any point and must perform their in-game functions from the designated operational zone.

• The workspace will have power and Wi-Fi capabilities with 25 hard-wired connections available for use. Water, coffee and a halftime meal will be provided by the Minnesota Vikings.

• The operational zone will extend from the west end zone (Sections 136-103) through the Polaris Club (Sections 105-V1 and V5-113) and to the east end zone (Sections 114-124). All of the sections are accessible from the main concourse and operational zone floor markers will be placed at the top of each section stairs designated for use.

• No media will be allowed in the Delta Club on the Vikings sideline as it is a restricted area designated for Tier 1 and Tier 2 access only.

Individuals with operational zone credentials will be allowed to sit in the top row of Sections 122-124 if they do not have an in-game work function (i.e. producing pregame and postgame stand-ups only).

O P E R A T I O N A L Z O N E W O R K S P A C E

NFL Films will be permitted two camera operators in the operational zone for games that require additional camera support for an increase in production. Those individuals are required to request approval from NFL Broadcasting. Consistent with standard field access guidelines, NFL Films is permitted to operate within the 30-yard lines behind the team benches while in the operational zone.

N F L F I L M S - G A M E C O V E R A G E

All non-network media and media personnel (identified as tan, gray or black vested personnel) will be limited to 37 people and are required to perform their game day responsibilities from the operational zone. Consistent with standard field access guidelines, all non-network media must remain outside the 30-yard lines and cannot shoot from behind the bench areas while working in the operational zone.

These individuals must include:

• Four NFL AP Photographers• Four League Content Correspondents (LCCs) (3 NFL/1 visitor)• Two League Media Photographers (where requested)• Two local broadcast television affiliates (1 home/1 visitor)• 10 positions allocated by the visiting team (i.e., still photographers, club media, and radio sideline

reporters) and are required to work from their affiliated club’s side of the operational zone• 15 positions allocated by the Vikings (i.e., in-house cameras for video boards, still photographers, club

media, and radio sideline reporters) and are required to work from their affiliated club’s side of the operational zone

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Sideline reporters of any type are not permitted to have field access (network, club, and sideline reporters for radio). They are permitted to perform their game day role from the operational zone or other applicable areas of the stadium.

Broadcast Network Sideline Reporters• Broadcast network sideline reporters and their support staff will be limited to five people. The televising

network is not permitted to operate within the 30-yard lines behind the team benches while in the operational zone due to those areas being inaccessible.

Radio Sideline Reporters• National radio will be limited to one sideline reporter and one support staff member and are required to

operate outside the 30-yard lines while in the operational zone.• Club flagship radio and club Spanish radio and their support staff must be included in the allocation for

home and visiting team non-network media group as listed in the above mentioned section.

National Spanish Language Television Sideline Reporters• When applicable, National Spanish Language Television will be limited to one sideline reporter and one

support staff member and are required to operate outside the 30-yard lines while in the operational zone.

NFL Network Sideline Reporters• NFL Network sideline reporters and their support staff will be limited to four people for pregame only.

They are required to operate outside the 30-yard lines while in the operational zone.

S I D E L I N E R E P O R T E R S


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Any still photographers and videographers who do not have operational zone access will be allowed to shoot from the main concourse only.

All pregame hits must take place on the east concourse only. Postgame hits may be filmed from the first row of the operational zone in the east end zone.

NON-OPER ATIONAL ZONE STILL PHOTOGR APHERS AND VIDEOGR APHERS

Still photographers and videographers who do not have a seat in the press box or a booth will work out of the temporary operational zone workspace on the east end zone concourse (between sections 122-124). These individuals will not have access to the operational zone or event level at any point.

• The workspace will have power and Wi-Fi capabilities with 25 hard-wired connections available for use. Water, coffee and a halftime meal will be provided by the Minnesota Vikings.

Non-operational zone still photographers and videographers will be allowed to sit in the top row of Sections 122-124 if they do not have an in-game work function (i.e. producing pregame and postgame stand-ups only).

W O R K S P A C E


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All media credentialed for the Level 3 press box will have socially-distanced assigned seating and must wear PPE at all times

Level 3 and 4 booth personnel will have assigned booths and must wear PPE at all times.

Media credentialed for these spaces have access to the press box and assigned booths only. The map below outlines the access areas as well as the location of Vikings and visiting team communications staffs.

Only on-air talent producing pregame and postgame stand-ups are allowed on the east end zone concourse with media credentialed for the operational zone workspace.

PRESS BOX AND BOOTH MEDIA PERSONNEL

1. Lower Pentair Media Entrance/Exit2. Bank of Three Elevators (Levels 0-4)3. Stairwell 6 (Levels 0-4)4. Sid Hartman Media Elevator (Levels 1-4)5. Stairwell 16 (Levels 3-4)

6. Press Box/Booths7. Vikings Communications Staff8. Visiting Team Communications Staff9. Visiting Coaches Elevator

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The press box (Level 3) is located in the southeast corner of the stadium and can be accessed via the bank of three elevators or Stairwell 6 from the Lower Pentair entrance (Level 0). The Sid Hartman Media elevator is available to take media between Levels 1-4 only.

Members of the Vikings communications staff will be seated in row 2, seats 5-7. The visiting team’s communications staff will be seated in Loft Suite 40. Should you need to contact a member of the visiting team’s communications staff, a member of the Vikings communications staff will assist you. Seating charts and booth assignments will be posted in the press box. Your seat is assigned.

A halftime meal will be served in the dining area located behind sections 9-11. Beverage services, including coffee, will be offered throughout game day.

Located on Level 4, there are 10 booths servicing national, visiting and Spanish radio, in addition to official replay, injury review, SkyCam, NFL operations and event command booths.

1. Event Command2. Auxiliary Radio3. NFL Operations/Zebra4. Minnesota Vikings Auxiliary TV5. Auxiliary TV6. Injury Review7. Official Replay8. TV Camera/Enhanced Audio9. National Radio10. Visiting Radio

VIKINGS COMMUNICATIONS

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The visiting team locker room is located in the southwest corner of the event level (-2). The visiting team tunnel is located in the same corner of the event level just off the visiting team locker room.

To access the visiting team locker room from the bus drop-off point, proceed through the home team field entrance, walk to the opposite end of the field and exit at the visiting team field entrance. Proceed through the tunnel, and the visiting team locker room will be on your left. Please use the same route following the game to return to the bus and TSA screening area.

• The head coach has his own locker room area• 19 Coaches Lockers • 69 Permanent Player Lockers • 17 Showers• 9 Toilets• 9 Urinals• Portable lockers are available for each team to place

• Isolation Area: Turf Suite 21 • Interview Room: Turf Suite 23• Both rooms can be accessed through the doors at

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The visiting team spaces, including the coaches booths, are located at the southwest end of the stadium in the Loft Suite hallway on Level 3. The Loft Suite hallway is adjacent to the press box, which can be accessed through the rear corridor at the far right end of the Loft Suites.

• Loft Suite 38: Second Coaches Booth• Loft Suites 40-41: Team Staff• Loft Suites 42-43: Practice Squad Players

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The visiting owners will use Norseman Suite 8 and Suite 10. The Norseman Suites are located behind the visiting team bench ; accessible via the Gold Lobby on the NE corner of the main concourse across from Polaris Gate. Norseman Suite capacity is 18-22 in a typical year (12 leather theater-style chairs, four leather high-top drink rail seats and eight leather high-top seats around the table in the center of the suites).

Please contact Trish Huizinga for more information at [email protected] or (952) 828-6573 regarding the visiting owner suite.

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