Minnesota Swarm

It’s like hockey with balls.

I have been to a couple Swarm games and I have always had a good time. What’s not to like though? Hot men in shorts delivering some hits that are more violent than hockey? Yes, please! Plus, I love that they partner with the MN Rollergirls for double headers occasionally. It really is the best of both worlds.
I wish they would take a page out of the MN Rollergirls book and give a little mini crash course in lacrosse rules. Most of the time at the Swarm games, I just cheer/​yell when they score goals or deliver a hit as I have no idea what is actually going on.
I love that the crowd at the Swarm is a little crazy so when my inner blood lust kicks in I blend right in. Overall, the Swarm is a good time whether you are wanting to enjoy a sporting event, eye candy or both.

I saw the MN Swarm courtesy of a living-​social deal, and I had a great time. The game had a minor-​league baseball feel, with lots of entertainment. The «X» is a great venue, and there’s not a bad seat in the house. And lacrosse is pretty fun to watch.
There was one major problem. The arena is really loud. I mean, LOUD. The Swarm plays non-​stop blaring music underneath the action. It’s not the infrequent organ you hear at baseball games. I couldn’t hear the people I came with, and we all gave up talking to each other because it was too difficult and we were tired of shouting. For a game experience I saw as a social event, this was disappointing.
Swarm. If you’re reading this: please turn the music down!

MN Swarm is such a fun, cheap date. I had no idea what lacrosse even was until we bought tickets. Hubby and I both get cheap tickets through our work — but even for front row, goal side tickets we paid like $ 12 a ticket.
Ate at Cossetta’s before the game (too busy, waited 30 minutes just for a slice of Pizza and a beer). Went to a 7 o’clock game with goal side tickets and beer. Sarcastic announcers are fun. Lacrosse players are surprisingly super athletic and fun to look at (HOT). All in all a good time an go every couple months!