When did Minnesota Vikings roof collapse?

12, 2010
12, 2010 when the Metrodome collapsed in Minneapolis before the Vikings-Giants game. Little did the Vikings know the events that would unfold just around the corner. Just after 5 a.m. on a game day, the Metrodome’s roof collapsed under the immense weight of snow and ice built up on its billowy surface.

Why did the Vikings roof collapse?

The crew captured one of the Metrodome’s defining images. The snow caused the roof to collapse and it was all caught on tape. The Vikings had to play their final home game of the season at the Detroit Lions’ home stadium of Ford Field.

Does Minnesota have a dome?

U.S. Bank Stadium is an enclosed stadium located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Built on the former site of the Hubert H. It was the first fixed-roof stadium built in the NFL since Ford Field in Detroit, which opened in 2002.

What was the Metrodome roof made of?

The inflatable roof over the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota was made from ten (10) acres of fabric, weighing approximately 580,000 pounds. Its dual layer construction consisted of a Teflon-coated fiberglass outer layer and an inner layer of acoustical material.

Did they fix the Metrodome after the roof collapsed?

In November 2010, the University of Minnesota men’s baseball team had announced plans to play all of their 2011 games at the Metrodome; however, the roof collapse caused those plans to be abandoned. On July 13, 2011, it was announced that the roof was repaired and had been inflated that morning.

How much did the wilfs pay for the Vikings?

Wilf and five partners purchased the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League from Red McCombs in 2005 for a reported US$600 million. Legal advisement for the deal was provided by international law firm Greenberg Traurig and now-Vikings Chief Operating Officer Kevin Warren.