NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON DULUTH, IN VICE TV GAME OF THE WEEK

DULUTH, MINNESOTA — Professional arena football takes center stage in the Northland this Saturday night as the Minnesota Monsters host the Kentucky Barrels in a nationally televised Arena Football One showdown featured as the Vice Television Network Game of the Week at AMSOIL Arena.

Due to the national television broadcast schedule, kickoff is set for a special start time of 6:00 PM EST, 5:00 PM CST, one hour earlier than the Monsters’ traditional 6:00 PM home kickoff time.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early and make a full day of football festivities as the Minnesota Monsters host their official Pre Game Activity Zone from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM outside AMSOIL Arena. The family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature music, games, fan interaction opportunities, giveaways, and a unique arena football tailgating atmosphere leading into one of the biggest nights of the season.

Arena doors will officially open at 4:00 PM.

Saturday’s matchup features two of Arena Football One’s most exciting teams as the Monsters welcome a talented Kentucky Barrels squad currently making waves across the league during its impressive inaugural season.

Kentucky enters the weekend led by veteran quarterback Daquan “DJ” Overstreet, one of the league’s most dynamic offensive playmakers. Overstreet has helped engineer one of AF1’s highest-scoring offenses with his mobility, leadership, and explosive playmaking ability.

The Barrels’ offense also features one of arena football’s premier wide receivers in former Penn State standout Darius Prince, whose combination of speed, size, and athleticism has made him one of the league’s top touchdown threats. Kentucky’s offensive attack is further strengthened by standout receivers Jeremiah Spencer, Dezmon Epps, and Shiloh Flanagan.

Defensively, the Barrels bring an aggressive and physical unit led by defensive linemen Ezekiel Rose, Joe Golden, and Sidney Houston Jr., along with veteran defensive backs Jalin Marshall and Mike Lee.

The nationally televised matchup represents another major milestone for the Minnesota Monsters organization and the growing arena football presence in Duluth. Fans throughout

the country will have an opportunity to experience the energy and excitement of AMSOIL Arena as the Monsters defend home turf under the national spotlight.

Tickets are available now at the AMSOIL Arena Box Office and online through Ticketmaster. Group ticket rates are also available for organizations, businesses, youth teams, and community groups.

Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early as a large crowd is expected for this nationally televised event.

WHAT: Minnesota Monsters vs. Kentucky Barrels, Arena Football One

WHEN: Saturday, May 30

PRE GAME ACTIVITY ZONE: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

DOORS OPEN: 4:00 PM

KICKOFF: 5:00 PM CST

WHERE: AMSOIL Arena, Duluth, Minnesota