Minnesota Starts the Countdown to Hosting Super Bowl LII

Houston is getting ready to host the Super Bowl in a matter of a few days, but that hasn't stopped Minnesota from getting ready for next year.

The Vikings announced today that the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee (MSBHC) has 30 digital countdown clocks that will be shown around Minneapolis counting down to the big day. Next week will also feature a variety of different events surrounding the "handoff" of hosting the big game.

Next week's events will also feature a kickoff party, launch of a 52-weeks of giving program, and a rally at the Mall of America.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee will officially "handoff" the game ball launching the 52-week countdown on Monday, February 6th.

HANDOFF WEEK: Minnesota is on the clock for Super Bowl LII

Monday, Feb. 6, 2017

Handoff Press Conference, NFL Media Center, Houston, TX

Time TBA

Commissioner Goodell and the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee officially pass the game ball to the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee, starting the 52 week countdown

Billboard Countdown Clocks, Across the Twin Cities Metro (Locations Forthcoming) 

30 digital billboards displaying a countdown to game day

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017

Celebrate the Bold North, U.S. Bank Stadium Plaza, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.  

Minnesotans are invited to embrace the Bold North with ice sculptures, complimentary coffee or hot chocolate, and other surprises

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017

52 Weeks of Giving Kickoff                                                                                         

Press conference celebrating the launch of 52 weeks of charitable grants to communities across our state, focused on the health and wellness of kids and families

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017

Surprise & Delight, Various Locations

Crew 52 will surprise Minnesotans at locations across the Metro area with gifts celebrating the countdown to Super Bowl LII                                         

Friday, Feb. 10, 2017

“Show us Your Bold” Rally, Rotunda, Mall of America, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

Join the Minnesota Vikings and celebrate the 52 week countdown until Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium

The digital clock is available for everyone to download by visiting the official release from the Minnesota Vikings.