Gophers Hockey, Wrestling Headlines Twin Cities Sports Schedule in February

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The best dates in February for Minnesota sports fans to travel to the Twin Cities are unquestionably in the first weekend of the month because the second-ranked University of Minnesota women’s hockey team will host third-ranked Ohio State the afternoon of Feb. 1. The Gopher men also take on Wisconsin.

Red Bull Heavy Metal takes over Minnesota Capitol

Afterward you can head over to St. Paul to see some of the best street snowboarders in the world take over the steps outside the State Capitol. Then you can head back to Minneapolis for what will be an especially affordable Timberwolves game against the Wizards.

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Minnesota Gophers wrestling hosts Rutgers, Iowa

On Sunday, Feb. 2, you can catch the sixth-best wrestling program in the country take on #16 Rutgers, but if you want to catch the University of Minnesota wrestling team take on Iowa on Valentine’s Day, you better act fast because tickets are limited.

Women’s hockey and NBA action

The weekend of Feb. 21 is also loaded, featuring the Lady Gopher track invitational. There’s also two Gopher women’s hockey games between the third- and fourth-ranked teams in the country. You’ll undoubtedly see the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs play some of the most sound defense in the sport.

You can also see Sarah Nurse and the Toronto Sceptres take on the Minnesota Frost in PWHL action. Afterward, enjoy a giant Western Conference NBA game between the Timberwolves and Thunder.

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Minnesota Gophers women’s hockey hosts WCHA Quarterfinals

There’s a good chance the WCHA Quarterfinals will be held at the University of Minnesota on Feb 28, so don’t sleep on the first weekend of March. As someone who’s attended that tournament previously, I assure you it’s worth your time and is an absolute bargain.

Big Ten Championship men’s swimming is also in action that weekend. Additionally, the Gopher tennis team hosts North Dakota and Boise State, and you can attend those tennis meets for free. The Lady Gopher softball team also hosts Miami (OH) at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Wild also host Boston and the Timberwolves host Phoenix on Sunday, Mar. 2.

Twin Cities sports schedule for February 2025

In order to help you plan your trip to the Twin Cities, here’s your ultimate Minnesota sports fan travel guide for the month of February 2025 with all times Central.

Saturday, Feb. 1Gopher Men’s and Women’s Swimming vs. Northwestern and Purdue (11 am)

Gopher Men’s Basketball vs. Washington (11 am)

Gopher Women’s Hockey vs. Ohio State (2 pm)

Red Bull Heavy Metal (3-7 pm)

Gopher Gymnastics vs Washington (4 pm)

Gopher Men’s Hockey vs. Wisconsin (5 pm)

Timberwolves vs. Washington Wizards (7 pm)
Sunday, Feb. 2Gopher Wrestling vs. Rutgers (12 pm)
Monday, Feb. 3Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings (7 pm)
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Wednesday, Feb. 5Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls (7 pm)
Thursday, Feb. 6Gopher Women’s Basketball vs. Iowa (7 pm)

Wild vs. Carolina Hurricanes (6:30 pm)

Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets (7 pm)
Friday, Feb. 7Gopher Men’s and Women’s Swimming First Chance Meet (TBD)

Gopher Tennis vs. Missouri
Saturday, Feb. 8Gopher Men’s and Women’s Swimming First Chance Meet (TBD)

Gopher Tennis vs. Colorado State and St. Thomas

Gopher Men’s Basketball vs. Illinois (5 pm)

Timberwolves vs. Portland Trailblazers (7 pm)

Wild vs. New York Islanders (7 pm)
Sunday, Feb. 9Gopher Wrestling vs. Purdue (12 pm)

Gopher Women’s Basketball vs. Indiana (2 pm)
Monday, Feb. 10
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Wednesday, Feb. 12Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee Bucks (7 pm)
Thursday, Feb. 13Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (7:30 pm)
Friday, Feb. 14Gopher Women’s Hockey vs. St. Cloud State (6 pm)

Gopher Wrestling vs Iowa (8 pm)
Saturday, Feb. 15
Sunday, Feb. 16Gopher Women’s Basketball vs. Oregon (2 pm)
Monday, Feb. 17
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Thursday, Feb. 20
Friday, Feb. 21Gopher Women’s Track Snowshoe Open

Gopher Women’s Hockey vs. Minnesota-Duluth (6 pm)

Gopher Men’s Hockey vs. Ohio State (7 pm)
Saturday, Feb. 22Gopher Men’s Basketball vs. Penn State (1 pm)

Gopher Women’s Hockey vs. Minnesota-Duluth (2 pm)

Gopher Gymnastics vs. Nebraska (4 pm)
Sunday, Feb. 23Minnesota Frost vs. Toronto Sceptres (12:30 pm)

Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (8:30 pm)
Monday, Feb. 24
Tuesday, Feb. 25Gopher Men’s Basketball vs. Northwestern (6 pm)

Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings (7 pm)
Wednesday, Feb. 26Gopher Men’s Swimming Big Ten Championships

Gopher Women’s Basketball vs. Washington (7 pm)
Thursday, Feb. 27Gopher Men’s Swimming Big Ten Championships
Friday, Feb. 28Gopher Men’s Swimming Big Ten Championships

Gopher Tennis vs. Wisconsin

Gopher Softball vs. North Dakota State and Wagner (4:30 pm; 7 pm)

Gopher Women’s Hockey WCHA Quarterfinals
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