The Minneapolis Convention Center is the largest convention center in the Upper Midwest, featuring 1.6 million square feet of space including a 3,400-seat auditorium, 475,000 square feet of exhibit space, 87 meeting rooms, an 18,000-square-foot ballroom, and a 9,000-square-foot ballroom, all connected by an enclosed climate-controlled skyway system in downtown Minneapolis.
At a glance
Source: Official website · Jun 2026Core specs for Minneapolis Convention Center.
Fit at a glance
The details a planner checks to confirm this venue can host their format.
Capacity
Up to 3 433 guests
Floor area
586 633 m²
Spaces
87 rooms
Largest room
99 000 m²
Ballroom
27 522 m²
Exhibition
475 000 m²
Breakout
43 056 m²
Your floor plan
Every bookable space at this venue with its area and capacity, read from the venue's own website. Confirm exact figures for your floor plan.
| Space | Area | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Hall B | 99,000 m² | 7,500 |
| Exhibit Hall C | 99,000 m² | 7,500 |
| Exhibit Hall E | 99,000 m² | 7,500 |
| Exhibit Hall A | 99,000 m² | 7,000 |
| Exhibit Hall D | 79,200 m² | 5,500 |
| Ballroom AB | 27,522 m² | 3,101 |
| Auditorium Main | — | 2,143 |
| Ballroom A | 18,070 m² | 2,013 |
| Meeting Room 101A-J | 14,948 m² | 1,748 |
| Meeting Room L100A-J | 14,948 m² | 1,702 |
| Meeting Room M100A-J | 12,432 m² | 1,258 |
| Meeting Room 200A-J | 12,432 m² | 1,258 |
| Ballroom B | 9,452 m² | 987 |
| Auditorium Room 1, 2, 3 | — | 430 |
From the venue
Practical details and facilities published on the venue's own website.
Getting there
Within 1.5 blocks from 2,225 first-class hotel rooms with 4,500 rooms connected via skyway; two blocks from Interstates I-94 and I-35W; skyway system connects to hotels, restaurants, and entertainment
Parking
900 spaces connected through West Skyway, 4,370 spaces connected via East Skyway, 6,000 spaces at surface lots and meters within walking distance; 3rd Ave Parking Ramp (MCC-owned); partnerships with four City of Minneapolis parking ramps connected via skyway
Catering
Kelber Catering is the exclusive caterer and food & beverage provider at the MCC, offering catering, concession stands, retail outlets (The Craft Bar and Lounge, Dunn Brothers, Mill City Grills, Mill City Market), and holds exclusive liquor license from the City
Accessibility
ADA-compliant with wheelchair ramps, elevator standards, door width standards, restroom accessibility; systems for hearing impaired; wheelchair lifts and access ramps for stages; electrical mobility scooters and wheelchairs available for rent; accessible parking available
Sustainability
LEED v4 Certification for Existing Building Operations and Maintenance; Events Industry Council Sustainable Events Standards (EIC SES) Gold Level; Sustainable SITES Initiative Silver certification
Where they'll stay
On-site rooms at Minneapolis Convention Center and the wider hotel stock in Minneapolis for housing your delegates.
Traveller reviews
Recent reviews pulled live from Google Places.
Elizabeth Mathers3 weeks agoWent for the Oddities and Curiosities Expo 2026 and I had been to the convention center prior for a Covid Vaccine in 2020. Very beautiful and bright. There was a coffee shop shop. A very chill atmosphere. I was able to rent a wheelchair ($20/day or $50/day for motorized) at the info station, so I was able to enjoy the expo longer. We bought some food from the convention vendor (Mill?) and the fries? Divine. The space with the convention had plenty of restrooms and water fountains too. It was spacious and not too loud.
Zach Karp3 months agoWent for the Lucky Leaf 2026 experience. Place is nice, clean and lots of room for anything. Had a blast, nice to see a good spot for vendors to come and advertise their stuff.
GP Minnesota5 months agoThe Minneapolis Convention Center is always a highlight for us, especially when it comes time for the auto show. It’s a wonderful facility that’s spacious, clean, and well laid out, making it easy to move from exhibit to exhibit without feeling crowded. The lighting, wide aisles, and open floor plan really let the vehicles shine, which makes the auto show experience even better. We make it a point to go to the auto show every year, and the Convention Center never disappoints. Everything feels organized and efficient, from parking access to entry and flow inside the building. It’s comfortable, well maintained, and perfectly suited for large events like this. Year after year, the Minneapolis Convention Center delivers a great experience. It’s the kind of place that keeps you coming back, and for the auto show, there’s no better venue.
Nancy Benzinger4 months agoIt was a great time at the Pheasants Forever and Quail Fest. The convention halls were very roomy and the event staff were all very nice and accommodating. Happy to attend in the future at this wonderful venue.
Jessica Hawka month agoWent to the oddities expo, it was great! Had a lot of fun and bought so much stuff!! All the people were helpful informative and very nice. The only bad part at all was the food places were horribly expensive, we had a small gas station sandwich and a normal size bottle of water. The sandwich was $15 and the water was $7.
Bottom line
Minneapolis Convention Center suits events that match its capacity and space profile in Minneapolis. Use the figures above to check your headcount and room needs, then confirm dates, setup and pricing directly.
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