MLB
Stadium Guide
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Opened
April 12, 2010
Capacity of
39,504
Best way there
Blue and Green Lines to Target Field
1-minute walk to the gates.
Tickets
Mobile, in the MLB Ballpark app
Arrive by
Gates open 60–90 min early
Check the game listing for exact times.
Bag policy
16" × 16" × 8" max, no backpacks
Soft-sided, single-compartment bags only.
Food & water
Sealed water only, up to 32 oz
No outside food. No flavored water, cans or glass.
Parking
$15–$35
Downtown Minneapolis garages.
Nearest airport
Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) · 12 mi
About 20 min by car.
Best value seats
Upper deck sections 316–330
Mid-infield.
Target Field opened in 2010 and immediately became one of the better ballparks in MLB — a compact, open-air downtown park that holds just under 39,500 fans and integrates beautifully into Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. It was the first open-air stadium in the Twin Cities since Metropolitan Stadium closed in 1981, and the weather-hardy fan base has embraced it fully. Cold April games and warm July evenings are all part of the experience.
The North Loop is one of Minneapolis's most vibrant neighborhoods, with converted warehouse buildings housing restaurants, bars, and breweries within easy walking distance of the gates. Target Field station, a major transit hub, sits directly adjacent to the stadium and connects to the light rail, Metro Transit buses, and Northstar commuter rail — making it one of the most transit-accessible ballparks in the country. Arrive early to explore the neighborhood before heading in.
MSP is about 12 miles south. The Metro Blue Line runs from the airport to Target Field station in about 25 minutes. A rideshare runs $20–35.
ADA spaces are in nearby garages and the Target Field Ramp. Accessible drop-off is on 7th St N near Gate 34. Call the Twins at (612) 659-3400 or visit twins.com/accessibility.
Limited on-site parking. Downtown garages within a 5–10 minute walk run $15–35. Light rail is the better option on big game days.
No real tailgating at this compact urban park. The pre-game scene is the Warehouse District bars and restaurants on Washington Ave, within a 5-minute walk.
Target Field station is right next to the ballpark. The Blue Line (MSP airport, southern suburbs) and Green Line (Saint Paul) both stop here, with extra game-day service.
Target Field is in the Warehouse District. The North Loop, Nicollet Mall and downtown hotels are all an easy walk.
Bike parking is available near Target Field. The Cedar Lake Trail and Midtown Greenway connect to the ballpark from several neighborhoods.
Sealed bottled water of 32 oz or less only. No flavored water, sports drinks, cans or glass.
No food will be allowed into Target Field.
Soft-sided, single-compartment bags up to 16" x 16" x 8" are allowed, including purses, clutches, totes, drawstring, medical and diaper bags. No backpacks.
The lower bowl is intimate with good infield sightlines. The Twins dugout is on the first base side, and the skyline is visible past the outfield.
Mid-infield upper deck gives a clean view of the full field and skyline. Reasonable prices, and the compact park keeps you close to the action.
Upper deck corners are steep and far from the infield. No pole obstruction in the main bowl.
Home plate faces roughly northwest, so right field and first base face the afternoon sun. Third base and left field get upper deck shade earlier. Summer afternoons can still be warm on the first base side.
No roof. April can be very cold, with snow possible. May varies, and summer is usually comfortable. Bring real layers for spring games and check the forecast.
Club level in right field - Indoor and outdoor seating for food and drinks before, during or after the game.
Grab-N-Go counter, sit-down meals and a cocktail lounge.
Club level near center field - Twins-themed pub under the center field celebration sign, open to all. Pizza Luce pizza, Red Cow burgers and a full bar.
Gate 6 - Lounge with standing-room drink rails facing the field, high-top tables, cabana seating, overhead heaters and big screen TVs.
Section 226 - Pub food and drinks in a Minnesota town ball theme, with a scrolling scoreboard.
Section 114 - Pub named for Kent Hrbek. Basket foods, a Triple Sausage Sampler Bloody Mary, a full bar and an outdoor patio.
Terrace level behind home plate - Climate-controlled pub with the Big Ginger cocktail (2 Gingers Irish Whiskey, ginger ale, lemon and lime). Twins organist Sue Nelson stops by.
Left field corner, with skyline views of downtown Minneapolis. Partial roof, bar, concessions, private restrooms and a large fire pit for cool evenings.
The handshake sign shows two figures — one for Minneapolis, one for St. Paul — shaking hands across the Mississippi River. It lights up on home runs and big moments.
T.C. Bear's Target Fieldhouse is a free indoor play area down the left-field line near the Home Run Porch (Section 229), with slides, a Wiffle ball area and a mini speed-pitch. Inside Gate 34, kids 12 and under get an interactive backyard area before first pitch. T.C. Bear's Den is the photo spot to meet the Twins mascot.
The alcohol-free family section includes a hot dog and soft drink with the ticket. Sunday Kids Days offer free kids' ice cream and other promotions. T.C. Sluggers Kids Club ($30/year) includes t-shirts, lunch bags, lanyards and exclusive event access.
Family-value concession sections keep hot dogs, popcorn, and soda at lower prices. Regular menu includes walleye sandwiches and cheese curds alongside standard ballpark fare, plus vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Nursing: Private Mother's Rooms are in the Guest Service Centers near Sections 113 and 204.
Changing tables: Every restroom has one. Family restrooms are on the Main Concourse (near Sections 111, 123, 132, 134, and across from the camera platform above center field), Grandstand Level (Section 238), Suite Level (near Suite 14 and Skyline Suite 2) and Terrace Concourse (Sections 208, 214, 220).
Tip: The light rail station (Gate 34) has a kids' play space.
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