University of St. Thomas Athletics
St. Thomas Athletics announces partnership with Minnesota Monsters
10/13/2026 12:00:00 PM | Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The University of St. Thomas Athletics Department announced a new partnership with the Minnesota Monsters, bringing professional arena football to Lee & Penny Anderson Arena for the 2027 Arena League (TAL) season.
Beginning in 2027, Lee & Penny Anderson Arena will serve as the home of the Minnesota Monsters, hosting seven to ten games between April and August. The partnership follows the Monsters' previously announced plans to relocate from Duluth to the Twin Cities for the 2027 season.
An original member of The Arena League, the organization won the league's inaugural championship in 2024 as the Duluth Harbor Monsters before rebranding as the Minnesota Monsters following the championship season.
"We are thrilled to welcome the Minnesota Monsters to The Penny for the upcoming 2027 season," said Dr. Phil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at St. Thomas. "This partnership allows us to provide entertainment to and engagement with our local community while promoting excellence in athletics, academics and leadership. Lee & Penny Anderson Arena makes this partnership possible, creating another opportunity to bring exciting sporting events to St. Paul and the greater Twin Cities community."
About the Minnesota Monsters
The Minnesota Monsters are more than a football team. We are a movement built on passion, power, and community pride. Now based in the Twin Cities, and proud of our Duluth roots, the Monsters deliver high-impact football and unforgettable entertainment every summer. From the first kickoff to the final whistle, our mission is simple: bring fans together through elite competition, live entertainment, and nonstop energy.
For more information, visit mnmonsters.com.
