A fundraising raffle benefiting Minnesota Sports and Events. Five winners will each receive a package of 50+ pairs of home game tickets from many of Minnesota's top sports teams. Proceeds help MNSE bring world-class sporting events to Minnesota, creating economic and community impact.
Minnesota Sports and Events is the organization that works to attract major events like the 2028 NFL Draft, WWE SummerSlam, IIHF World Junior Championship, and many other national and international competitions to the state.
- 1 for $25
- 2 for $50
- 10 for $100 (best value)
- 20 for $150
There is no limit to the number of tickets purchased.
Yes – we can sell 1 ticket for $25.
No. Minnesota gaming regulations require tickets to be sold in person.
Minnesota gaming regulations allow cash (USD) or debit cards only to be accepted (no credit cards). Some sales locations may not accept cash. See ticket sellers for more details.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
You do not.
Five.
No. You do not need to be present to win. After each drawing (dates are listed below), check the winning numbers and claim your prize by visiting www.elite-raffles.com/minnesota-events/minnesota-sports-golden-ticket-raffle-09-06-2026 or by scanning the QR code printed on your raffle ticket.
Tickets are on sale now through September 30. Winners will be drawn throughout the month of September:
- Winner 1: September 9
- Winner 2: September 16
- Winners 3, 4 & 5: September 30
Be sure to check the winning numbers after each drawing. Every ticket remains eligible to win throughout the raffle unless otherwise stated, so your ticket could still be a winner in a later drawing.
Five (5) winners will each receive a ticket package of equal approximate value. Each package will include a combination of premium and regular-level games, with specific games randomly assigned by Minnesota Sports and Events to ensure comparable value among all prize packages. Winners may not select, exchange, or substitute games included in their package.
All tickets will be sent digitally to the winners. Winners will need to create an online account with each of the participating teams' ticketing platforms (AXS, Ticketmaster, and Gopher Sports) if they don't have one already. The email address used for these accounts will need to be shared for tickets to be sent to winners.
Tickets can be transferred, but they cannot be sold.
Each of the five winners receives two tickets to designated 2026-27 home games from each participating team. Each prize package is valued at more than $10,000. The quantity of games received per winner is different for each team depending on the total number of games donated to the raffle.
Current total: 70+ games (2 tickets per game) per winner, with additional games expected once pending teams are finalized.
| Team | 2026/27 Games (2 tickets per game) |
| Minnesota Twins | 17 |
| Minnesota Wild | 8 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 4 |
| Minnesota United FC | 3 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 3 |
| Gopher Men's Basketball | 4 |
| Gopher Women's Basketball | 3 |
| Gopher Men's Hockey | 4 |
| Gopher Women's Hockey | 3 |
| Gopher Football | 1 |
| Minnesota Frost | 2 |
| Minnesota Aurora | 2 |
| Minnesota Wind Chill | 6 |
| LOVB Minnesota | 3 |
| MLV Minnesota | 3 |
| TC Gemini | 5 |
Note: As of 8/1/2026
The Vikings are tremendous supporters of Minnesota Sports and Events and continue to partner with us in many ways. Unfortunately, they couldn’t participate in this year's Golden Ticket raffle, but we truly appreciate everything they do to support MNSE and the major events we bring to Minnesota.
All prizes are subject to availability. If any event is canceled, postponed, or cannot be fulfilled due to circumstances beyond the control of Minnesota Sports and Events or the donating organization - including labor disputes, strikes, lockouts, or league scheduling changes - MNSE reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable value.
Ten countries will play a total of 29 tournament games (excluding pre-tournament games).
The ten teams will be split into two groups of five teams each – Group A and Group B. Each team will play the other four teams in its group during the preliminary round.
Following preliminary round play, the top four teams in each group will move on to play in the quarterfinals which is the start of single elimination game play. The winners of each quarterfinal will qualify for the “medal round”.
The medal round includes the semi-final games (two), bronze medal game, and gold medal game. All medal round games will be played at Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center) in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
The fifth-place team from each group will play each other in a single elimination “Relegation” game. The team that wins will be eligible to play in the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship; the losing team will be relegated to the international Juniors 1A division for the next hockey season.
Group A will play their preliminary round games at Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center) in Saint Paul; Group B will play their preliminary round games at 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus.
Each arena will host two quarter-final games.
All medal round games (two semi-finals, bronze medal game, and gold medal game will be played at Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center).
The relegation game will be played at 3M Arena at Mariucci.
Group A will include the United States, which enters the tournament as two-time defending gold medalist, along with Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany.
Group B will feature Finland, Czechia, Canada, Latvia and Denmark.
Fans can choose from a variety of ticket options, including All-Session Packages, Group A and Group B Packages, Medal Round Packages, 4-Game Mini Packs, and Single Game Tickets. Options vary by arena and game date.
Visit 2026.worldjunior.hockey to view all ticket package options
An all-session ticket package consists of a single seat for all 29 games in the tournament.
Games take place at both Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center) in Saint Paul, Minnesota and 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
There are two group play package options available. Each package includes access to 16 games - 10 preliminary round games and 2 quarterfinal games for the group of your choice, plus 4 medal round games including 2 semifinals, the bronze and gold medal games.
Group A – includes USA, Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Germany – all Group A preliminary round and quarterfinals games played at Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center)
Group B – includes Finland, Czechia, Canada, Latvia, and Denmark – all Group B preliminary round and quarterfinal games played at 3M Arena at Mariucci
Medal round games will all be played at Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center). Additional ticket package options and single-game tickets may be available at a later date pending availability. Visit 2026.worldjunior.hockey for more information!
When you purchase the All-Session package, you will select your seats at Grand Casino Arena first and complete the purchase, then you will receive an email within 72 hours that will provide you with directions on how to select your seats at 3M Arena at Mariucci.
When you purchase a Group B package, you will select your seats at 3M Arena at Mariucci first and complete the purchase, then you will receive an email within 72 hours that will provide you with directions on how to select your seats at Grand Casino Arena.
Since Grand Casino Arena and 3M Arena at Mariucci have different seating configurations, you will be able to select seats in the same price range at both arenas; however, your locations
All games in a Group A package take place at Grand Casino Arena so you will select your seats and complete your purchase.
Yes, accessible seating is available for both venues. You will be able to indicate your preference for accessible seating during the purchasing process.
All tickets for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship are digital-only and are delivered through the official arena mobile apps.
To learn how to access and manage your tickets, click on the “Access My Tickets” button in the FAQ menu on the left.
Your tickets should now be available in your mobile ticketing accounts. Please log in using the email address used at purchase.
To learn how to access and manage your tickets, click on the “Access My Tickets” button in the FAQ menu on the left.
Yes, all tickets will be digital. You will be able to transfer them digitally by game.
No, ticket package payments are non-refundable.
Yes, single game tickets are on sale now for both Grand Casino Arena and 3M Arena at Mariucci.
Please contact tickets@mnsportsandevents.org for further information.
Please send information and requests to tickets@mnsportsandevents.org. We will reach back out when more information is available. Group packages are being developed to be released in Summer.
Sign up here to be on the list for World Juniors Championship volunteer opportunities: https://minnesotase.rosterfy.com/register
Paid vs unpaid positions are determined closer to the 2026 tournament and more information will be provided when determined.
Along with filling out our rosterfy, we ask that you send over the following information: Name, phone number, email, position requested, relevant experience and training, and current relevant memberships (e.g. USA Hockey, MN Hockey)
All World Juniors tickets are delivered digitally through the host arena ticketing platforms to corresponding mobile apps. Only digital tickets will be accepted at entry.
Your tickets have been delivered, so you are able to manage them now including transferring and/or reselling through the mobile apps. Follow the steps below.
Step 1 - Download the Required Apps
If you haven’t already, please download both apps from the App Store or Google Play Store. Depending on what ticket package(s) you have purchased, you may need both mobile apps to access your tickets.
- Minnesota Wild App (for any games played at Grand Casino Arena)
- Gopher Sports App (for any games played at 3M Arena at Mariucci)
Required App Wild App
- All-Session 29 Games at both arenas
- Group A Package (16 games at Grand Casino Arena only)
- Group B Package (16 games at both arenas)
- Medal Round (4 games at Grand Casino Arena only)
- GCA single games & 4-Game Mini Packs
Gopher Sports App
- All-Session 29 Games at both arenas
- Group B Package (16 games at both arenas)
- 3MAM single games & 4-Game Mini Packs
Step 2 – Confirm the Correct Email Address Used to Purchase Your Tickets
Tickets will be sent digitally to the email address that you used when you purchased them. You will need to use that same email address when managing your tickets.
Step 3 - View & Manage Your Tickets
In the Minnesota Wild App:
- Open the Minnesota Wild App on your mobile device
- Tap the Tickets tab in the bottom navigation
- Log into the My Wild Account using the email address used to purchase your tickets. This is also the email address you receive fan communications to.
- If you do not remember your password, simply click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts to reset your password to access your tickets.
Please visit Minnesota Wild Mobile Ticketing for additional assistance with your tickets for Grand Casino Arena.
In the Gopher Sports App:
- Open the Gopher Sports App on your mobile device
- Tap the Tickets tab in the bottom navigation
- Select Manage Tickets and log in using the email address used to purchase your tickets
- If you do not know your password click "Sign In With a Code" and you will be emailed a temporary code. You can also click "Forgot Password" to reset your password. If additional assistance is needed please contact the Gopher Ticket Office at gophersports@umn.edu or call 1-800-U-GOPHER.
Please visit Gopher Athletics Ticketing Help & FAQs for additional assistance with your tickets for 3M Arena at Mariucci.
Step 4 – Follow Prompts Manage Your Tickets
You will be able to:
- Download your tickets to your mobile wallet
- Transfer tickets to others
- Resell tickets
This depends on where your games are played:
- Grand Casino Arena (Saint Paul): Tickets are accessed in the Minnesota Wild App
- 3M Arena at Mariucci (Minneapolis): Tickets are accessed in the Gopher Sports App Some ticket packages require both apps. See below for details.
All-Session packages include all 29 games — 16 at Grand Casino Arena and 13 at 3M Arena at Mariucci.
You will need both apps to access all of your tickets:
- Minnesota Wild App — Grand Casino Arena games
- Gopher Sports App — 3M Arena at Mariucci games
Be sure to log in using the same email address used at purchase.
Group A packages include 16 games, all played at Grand Casino Arena.
You will need the Minnesota Wild App.
Group B packages include 16 games:
- 12 games at 3M Arena at Mariucci (Minneapolis)
- Medal Round games at Grand Casino Arena (Saint Paul)
You will need both mobile apps to access all of your tickets:
- Gopher Sports App — for games at 3M Arena at Mariucci
- Minnesota Wild App — for Medal Round games at Grand Casino Arena
Be sure to log in using the same email address used at purchase.
Your Mini Pack includes four games at a specific venue.
- If your Mini Pack is for Grand Casino Arena, use the Minnesota Wild App.
- If your Mini Pack is for 3M Arena at Mariucci, use the Gopher Sports App.
Log in using the same email address used at purchase.
Access depends on where your game is played:
- Grand Casino Arena games: Minnesota Wild App
- 3M Arena at Mariucci games: Gopher Sports App
Tickets are delivered digitally and will appear in your mobile wallet once saved.
Your tickets should now be available in your mobile ticketing accounts.
Log in using the same email address you used when purchasing.
First, confirm you are logged into the correct app with the same email address associated with your purchase. Additional assistance can be found at:
- Grand Casino Arena: Minnesota Wild Mobile Ticketing
- 3M Arena at Mariucci: Gopher Athletics Ticketing Help & FAQs
