Participating in sports — both as a spectator and an athlete — is a great way to stay active and build relationships within our community.
Minnesota United Football Club
In addition to in-stadium events, the Minnesota United sponsorship includes Soccer Nights in Minnesota. Soccer Nights in Minnesota use the World’s Game to help promote safer and healthier communities through a series of grassroots celebrations.
The events feature a youth soccer clinic taught by MNUFC Academy staff as well as appearances by Minnesota United players along with games, food and more.
Blue Cross is also the presenting sponsor for the Special Olympics Unified Team. Unified Sports promote social inclusion and acceptance by uniting people with and without intellectual disabilities. Together, athletes and partners improve their physical fitness, sharpen their skills, challenge the competition and help overcome prejudices about intellectual disabilities.
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
The University of Minnesota Golden Gopher sponsorship includes support for several sports teams, including men’s and women’s hockey, football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling and gymnastics.
In addition, Gopher Sports and Blue Cross teamed up to produce “Minnesota Proud," a series of video stories that celebrate inspiring people and ideas that promote whole-person health in our community.
How do I get more information about upcoming events?
- Visit Gopher Sports to learn more about Minnesota Gopher athletics
- See facebook.com/bluecrossmn for Blue Cross community events with the Gophers, United or others