The University of Minnesota and 3M announced a new 14-year, $11.2 million sponsorship of Gopher Athletics on Monday. The deal includes the naming rights to Mariucci Arena. The historic arena will now be officially known as 3M Arena at Mariucci.
“This sponsorship will have a broad impact across our athletics department by supporting construction of our new Athletes Village," Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle said. "By partnering with us, 3M is investing in every current and future Gopher student-athlete, the future leaders of our state. 3M will be a big reason why each of those young men and women have a first-class experience at Minnesota that prepares them for the rest of their lives.