Red Bull Crashed Ice Saint Paul 2018: Saturday Schedule

Red Bull Crashed Ice will kick off an exciting weekend in the Twin Cities. On Friday, the Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship will return to Saint Paul for its seventh straight year. Like in years past, the event will take place on the front steps of the Cathedral of Saint Paul.

The downhill competition draws huge crowds every year. Fans watch skaters compete in a race to the bottom of a long, steep, and winding ice track. The event is free and open to the public.

Schedule

Friday Jan. 19

• 6:00 p.m. - Gates Open
• 7:45 p.m. - Freestyle competition
• 8:00 p.m. - Juniors Cup Begins
• 9:30 p.m. - Juniors Award Ceremony

Saturday, Jan. 20

• 6:00 p.m. – Gates Open
• 8:05 p.m. – National Anthem and fireworks
• 8:10 p.m. – Main event
• 8:30 p.m. – Goalie Race
• 9:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony

Rides

Avoid parking hassles and traffic congestion; take Metro Transit free to the event on Saturday.

Free rides will be available on Metro Transit buses and METRO lines from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Jan. 20. To get your free ride, simply download and print your transit pass here, then show the pass to your bus driver or Transit Police officer.

Shuttles will run from these locations:

• Tav on the Ave
• Cowboy Slim’s Uptown
• Cowboy Jack’s (Bloomington, Downtown Minneapolis, Woodbury, New Brighton locations)
• Joe Senser’s (Bloomington, Roseville)
• Pourhouse
• Wild Onion
• O’Gara’s
• Tiffany Sports Lounge

Parking

Parking options nearby include:

• Free parking available at State Capitol parking lots J and H
• Saint Paul College: $20
• Minnesota History Center: $20
• Sears: $20

Photo credit: AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel