The Ultimate Fan Guide to Target Field (2024)

Every hidden nook, cranny, and secret value at the Minnesota Twins ballpark. By the fans, for the fans. (Updated for 2024!)

Whether you're an out-of-towner visiting Target Field and looking for tips, or you're a local who wants to make sure you're getting the most out of your experience at this elite ballpark, we've got you covered.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of the Target Field experience but should you have additional recommendations or suggestions, please use the comment fields found below this article. Enjoy and have a great time at Target Field!

NOTE FOR APRIL 2024: The Twins announced earlier this year that in the first month of the season, they will only be keeping the main bowl of the stadium openfor home games, in what they say is an effort to condense fans and increase energy for cooler-weather games. This means tickets for 200/300-level sections may not be available for the first 11 games, and also means upper-concourse concessions may not be open in April.

Table of Contents (click to jump to section)

• Target Field Facts and Specs
• Best Places to Park Around Target Field
• Best Seats at Target Field
• Best Food at Target Field
• Best Bars at Target Field, Ranked
• Secret Gems of Target Field
• Fan Favorites at Target Field
• Self-Guided Target Field Walking Tour
• Target Field Fan FAQs

Target Field at a Glance

• Address: 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403
• Opened: April 12th, 2010
• Capacity: 38,544
• Dimensions
  • LF: 339 feet
  • LCF: 377 feet
  • CF: 411 feet
  • RCF: 367 feet
  • RF: 328 feet

Best Places to Park Around Target Field

There are many options for parking around Target Field. Understandably, some folks traveling to downtown like to park closer to the park in order to minimize their walk. Those who are up for a Downtown Dawdle can find lower costs and other attractions to check out in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Here we've listed some of the most popular nearby parking lots and ramps, roughly in order of proximity to the park, but note that there are tons of additional surface lots and ramps beyond these, especially if you don't mind parking a bit further away.

Note that you can also use the SpotHero app via the Twins website to reserve a parking spot at a highly reasonable rate.

A-B-C Ramps: The closest you can get to the stadium. These ramps, which you can enter from side streets or directly from 394, are actually connected to Target Field, so you can get to the plaza or even into the stadium without actually having to step outside. Note that these ramps tend to fill up to capacity as gametime nears – and also that it will take some time to get out postgame. The A/B ramps fill up most quickly, and the C ramp is a longer walk, so arrive early if you'd like to avoid a more circuitous journey from your car.

• Address: 33 North 9th Street
• Cost: $12-14
• Distance from Target Field: Next door

Hawthorne Ramp: Another large multi-level parking ramp that is similar to the A-B-C ramps but a bit more of a walk, serving as a central hub for Target Field, Target Center, and many surrounding venues like First Avenue and the Orpheum. The interceding area between the stadium is well lit and trafficked.

• Address: 31 N 9th Street
• Cost: $12
• Distance from Target Field: 1/4 mile

4th Street North Lot: A favorite for many Twins Daily game attendees. This sizable outdoor lot rests underneath a highway overhang, with several nearby breweries and restaurants. It's relatively cheap, quite close to Target Field's northwest end, and you can conveniently pay from your phone.

• Address: 601 N 4th Street
• Cost: $6
• Distance from Target Field: 1/4 mile

Darby's Lot on 5th Avenue: Very similar in location to the above, and offers the added benefit of indoor ramp parking, although the cost is higher. We're going to continue to call it the Darby's Lot for now even though its namesake – the neighboring Darby's Pub and Grill – closed down after the 2022 season. (It's been replaced by Bricksworth Beer Co., a restaurant serving rectangular pizzas that is absolutely worth checking out.)

• Address: 317 N 5th Avenue
• Distance from Target Field: 1/4 mile

Park & Shop: Built to cater to downtown shoppers at Macy's and elsewhere, this lot is plenty big and almost always has capacity during Twins games. They don't charge event rates, so you'll only pay the standard $7 flat rate for night and weekend games. About a four-block walk from Target Field, this location is more convenient for those coming from the west or 35W.

• Address: 24 S 8th Street
• Cost: $7 (hourly rate for weekday games)
• Distance from Target Field: 1/2 mile

Street Meters: Street meters are available everywhere in the areas surrounding Target Field. Event rates usually check in around $2.50/hour. Although they tend to have time limits shorter than a baseball game, you can download an app and add more money mid-game as a workaround. Be warned that finding open meters can be challenging, especially during weekday games.

Target Field transit tips

If you're not driving to the ballpark, there are plenty of other ways to get there. Cabs and ride-sharing apps are of course options and can drop you off right at the plaza. You can take the light rail via the METRO Blue Line and METRO Green Line with drop-offs at Target Field Station, just outside of Gate 6. There are also several bus routes that will drop you right outside the park. Learn more on the Metro Transit website.

Best Seats at Target Field

"Best seats" means different things to different people, based on your desired price range. The Twins offer a Ticket Finder tool to help you narrow your search around various parameters if you'd like to buy from their website. Here, we've divided this section into three different categories:

• I'm balling out (money's not an object)
• I'm willing to spend for good seats
• I'm looking for cheap tickets and a good time

Best values for Target Field tickets (by price range)

I'm Balling Out
These are some of the best places to sit at Target Field if budget is no issue:

Champions Club
Sections 7-10

• These are the cushy (and cushiony) seats directly behind home plate. The ticket comes with complementary food and drinks, served to your seat, so you'll really be living the high life. You might even be on the TV broadcast! These seats aren't available as single-game tickets through the Twins ticket office so you'll have to go through a third-party vendor. They can run hundreds or even thousands. (Note: Netting in view.)

Dugout Box
Sections 1-6, 11-17

• Nested alongside the first and third base lines, with outstanding views at almost field-level. Sitting in these seats affords access to the exclusive 1B/3B Lounges, which offer shorter lines for concessions and restrooms. (Note: Netting in view.)
  • Cost: ~$90

Thrivent Club
Sections A-R

• Middle-deck area offering views from behind home plate and the infield baselines. Comes with access to an exclusive indoor area with food, bars, and cool Twins history displays. These tickets aren't sold for single games so you'll need to buy a package (min. 40 games) or go through a broker. Maybe the most affordable path to a premium ballpark experience, depending on availability.

"The Dock"
Beyond Section 137

• Designed to imbue your gamedayexperiences with some majorly Minnesotan vibes, this small section behind the right-field overhang is presented by Winnebago Industries, and essentially mimics a pontoon boat, complete with captain's chairs. You can rent out The Dock for a party at $1200, which might seem steep, but it seats up to 12 and includes vouchers for lakeside-themed food and drinks.

I'm Willing to Spend for Good Seats
For those who are looking to get a good experience at the ballpark but within a more reasonable price range, there are a number of recommended options:

Home Plate Box
Sections 109-119

• Probably the best view you can get at Target Field. Hunker in behind home plate for a straightaway angle to the action along with a panoramic layout of the ballpark's many features, from jumbo-jumbotron to Minnie & Paul sign to skyline. There's lots of good food and drink in the concourses near these sections. (Note: Netting in view.)
  • Cost: ~$50

Down the Baselines
Sections 101-108, 120-127

• These seats also offer close-up views of the action at near-ground level. Both the first base line and third base line have their perks: from one side you're looking at the giant scoreboard and from the other, the open skyline. (Note: Netting in view.)
  • Cost: ~$45

Corona Deck Patio on the Overhang
Sections 139-140

• This is sort of a unique experience in that you get to sit in a barstool style seat with a counter in front of you, viewing the game from above right field adjacent to the foul pole. These seats also come with an included $10 voucher for concessions, and are right next to the big open plaza/lawn area, so it can be a good choice for bringing a group of friends who are seeking a bit more of a party atmosphere. The downside is you lack some visibility of game action in the right field corner. The "Overlook" sections next to these (136-138) offer a similar view at a cheaper cost ($27) without the frills.
  • Cost: ~$45

Left Field Bleachers
Sections 128-131

• One of the best values in the ballpark, provided you don't mind sitting on hard metal bleachers. It's prime home run catching territory, with a good close-feeling view of the action, although you don't get to enjoy the bigjumbotron. This tends to be perhaps the rowdiest section of the stands.
  • Cost: ~$35

I'm Looking for Cheap Tickets and a Good Time
Speaks for itself.

Home Plate Terrance and View
Sections 210-219, 310-319

• Pretty decent seats for the price if you don't mind a steep vantage point. You'll have a full perspective from behind the plate, albeit it from pretty high up in Target Field's altitudinous heights. The second deck gets you a bit closer than the third (with fewer steps to climb) for a bit more cost. You can catch some very lovely and inexpensive skyline views from sections 318-19.
  • Cost: ~$20

The Nosebleeds
Sections 301-309, 320-323, 329-334

• You'll be high up and pretty far from the action, but you'll still see it all clearly, and a price that's manageable for bringing the family. Note that the wind can really whip up in these areas on breezy days.
  • Cost: ~$15 or lower

Standing Room Only (SRO)

• Honestly it's not a bad way to go. There are plenty of bars and restaurants (see below) and other places to post up and catch the action. You can usually settle into an unoccupied seat in the less expensive areas.
  • Cost: ~$5

Sun, shade, and weather conditions at Target Field

If you're looking to stay out of the sun, or you're concerned about the weather forecast for a game you're planning on attending, here are some things to know:

• The sun usually shines down most fiercely onto the seats on the third base side, which can be pleasant in April or September but sometimes brutal in the heart of July. The first base line can be a little less punishing, especially for evening games as the shade creeps across the stadium starting here.
• If buying seats in the lower deck, aiming for the rows closer to the back can get you under the overhanging deck above, offering shade to protect you from the sun while also keeping you dry in the event of ...
• Rain. It's an inevitable reality of a fully outdoor ballpark. The left field bleachers and further-back rows in the lower bowl are your best bets to stay under cover, although you can always retreat to the concourse to escape a downpour.
• There are heaters near most of the section entrances throughout the stadium, so you can gravitate near these to stay warm during a cold early-season or late-season game. The bars are also generally good places to stay warm and dry.

Sensory suite at Target Field

In 2022, the Twins partnered with UnitedHealthcare to introduce a new sensory suite at Target Field, which offers views of the field from a secluded and quiet space with diversions available, to cater to a range of fans with sensory disorders or other neuroatypical conditions. Read Twins Daily's story about the UnitedHealthcare Sensory Suite for more details.

Best Food at Target Field

• Kramarczuk's: These brats and polish sausages, fried up on the grill alongside onions and kraut, are a prime attraction. #1 recommendation.
  • Locations: 101, 112, 312
• Hot Indian: Multiple saucy rice combos are available, but the Chicken Tikka is the star here – a spicy curry chicken topped with cool crunchy slaw.
  • Location: 120
• Tony O's: Delicious Cuban sandwich, with ham, cheese and pickles melted into a crispy bread panini-style. It's really good.
  • Location: 114, ThriventClub
• Official Fried Chicken: Fried chicken with a tasty seasoning, available as tenders or bone-in. Offers a convenient mobile checkout for painless pickup. OFC supports Twins Daily's community by sponsoring our daily game recaps, so do us a favor and pay them a visit.
  • Location: 133
• Pizza Luce: There are several different spots you can find pizza throughout the park, but if you want the best available grab a slice at Luce, right next to Minnie & Paul's in center field. The meaty TC Bear is a fan fave.
  • Location: 234
• Red Cow: Tasty burgers with a pink center, featuring a 60/40 makeup of beef and bacon in the patty.
  • Locations: 120, 233
• Turkey To Go: Mounds of shredded turkey piled on a bun with all the fixings of your choosing.
  • Location: 114
• Standard Fare: At various counters and stands throughout the ballpark, you will also find all manner of typical stadium fare such as hot dogs, nachos, chicken tenders, and mini donuts.

Hot dogs at Target Field

Here's what you need to know about this universal ballpark fixture and the options available to you at Target Field:

• The Original Twins Dog is the basic offering, and its perfectly fine if unexceptional. You can find these at concession stands near sections 124, 131, 232, 311 and they cost $5.50.
• The Twins Big Dog is a heftier frank in a bigger bun and it comes along with a bag of potato chips. It's found near sections 105, 109, 120, 237, 305, 319, and 323, as well as the Thrivent Club and costs $7.50.
• Bunless hot dogs are available throughout the ballpark as a gluten-free option.
• At sections 124, 211, and 311, you can get a TC Kid's Meal which includes a hot dog along with applesauce/chips and choice of beverage for $8.00.

New Target Field food in 2024

• The Banh Mi Brat from Union Hmong Kitchen (Section 127): Originally introduced during the 2023 playoffs, this unique and delicious offering a tasty sausage topped with pickled vegetables and aioli. This is worth seeking out.
• Smashed Baked Potato (Section 117): Choose your own toppings with a baked potato bar that goes beyond the standard fare. You must get the chopped brisket.
• Wings and Mac & Cheese from Official Fried Chicken (Section 134): After setting up shop last year in center field, OFC extended their menu with a dry-rub buffalo wing and white-cheddar mac and cheese.
• Mac N' Meat from East Coast BBQ (Section 131): For a more robust mac and cheese option, you can find a serving here blanketed with saucy chicken, rib tips or pulled pork. Best bet at the ballpark for a BBQ fix.
• Ultimate Burger from Red Cow (Section 233): You will not find a higher-quality burger at this ballpark, nor many others. Certified Angus beef topped with Wisconsin aged cheddar that softens up just right.
• Walleye Burger from Lord Fletcher's (Gate 34): Taste a Minnesota classic at the Land of 10'000 Lakes Bar in the right field plaza. Produced at large scale (pun intended) on game days so adjust expectations accordingly. You can wash it down at this location with a S'mores Boozy Ice Cream concoction.
• To indulge your sweet tooth, the following are also new to Target Field this year: Fruity and creamy Smoothies from Parcelle (Section 126), Deep Fried Oreos (Section 232), and Mini Donuts from Papa Pete's (Section 136).

Cheapest food and drinks at Target Field

The ballpark offers family-friendly pricing at concession stands located near sections 120, 133 and 311. At these locations you can get the following deals to keep costs in check, although some items may be smaller portions than elsewhere:

• Hot Dog: $4.00
• Soft Pretzel: $4.00
• Popcorn: $3.00
• Peanuts: 1$3.00
• Fountain Soda: $2.00
• Bud/Bud Light Can: $5.00

Where to find local beers at Target Field

The most expansive selection of local beers and microbrews on draft is at the Twins Drafts counter next to Gate 34, alongside the right field plaza area. The walk-in cooler next to Gate 6 also has a good selection of local labels like Surly and Summit. You can also find locally made Keeper's Heart whiskey from O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. at Town Ball Tavern (Section 229), and locally made Gray Duck Vodka at their sponsored deck in left (Gate 6).

Best Bars at Target Field, Ranked

You can find the official list of Target Field bars and restaurants here. This is how we rank our top five favorites for 2023 and why.

1. Gray Duck Deck (Gate 6): Big rectangular bar in the heart of the stadium's flow, with great sightlines from lower-deck left field corner, just beside the foul pole. Grab a Bomba Juice and post up at the railing.
2. Cutwater co*cktail Bar at Minnie & Paul's (CF Club Level): Unique bird's eye view from high above the field in straightaway center. The railing overlooking the field is usually packed but there are plenty of shady spots to relax and several TVs.
3. Truly On Deck (RF Club Level): Massive indoor bar area with glass walls and good vibes. You can pull up at a stool for a sports bar-like experience, or drift toward the open field viewing area to catch game action from the right field corner. See the "Secret Gems" section below for a ballpark hack pertaining to this location.
4. Twins Pub (Behind Home Plate Terrace Level): A fun and festive smaller bar with an unbeatable location directly behind home plate. It's also the home of another hidden gem of the ballpark (again – see below).
5. Summit Brewing Pub (LF Club Level): Similar to the Gray Duck Deck, but one level above and with a bit less hustle and bustle. This is a good spot to sneak away for a beer and a catch up with a friend, though you can still catch live views of the game.

Honorable Mentions: Hrbek's Pub, Land of 10,000 Lakes Bar & Keeper's Heart Town Ball Tavern. Perfectly fine watering holes with no direct view of the field.

Secret Gems of Target Field

Sue the Organist: When visiting the Twins Pub at the terrace level behind home plate (first base side), you'll encounter famed ballpark organist Sue Nelson, cheerily tapping out the classics. She's very accessible and interactive, always happy to chat with the kids and pose for a photo (so long as she's not mid-tune).

Truly on Deck Postgame: The semi-enclosed right field bar doesn't have to play by the rules of Target Field's general alcohol policy (no sales after the seventh). That means you can cruise up there late in the game for an extra beer, and then hang on the balcony while the stadium is put to rest.

• Bonus Achievement: Shut down the stadium at Truly on a fireworks night.

Memorabilia Displays in the Thrivent Club: If you can get your hands on some tickets that enable access to this interior concession and commingling area, you'll definitely want to check out the displays featuring glass-encased mementos from Twins greats. The Kirby Puckett mural in this section is also a highlight.

The Grand Old Flag: The flag pole on the plaza was from the original Metropolitan Stadium. When the Twins played at the Metrodome, it was used by a VFW in Bloomington, and they donated it back to the Twins when Target Field was created. Before each game, the US flag is raised by a veteran or active military member.

A Bit of Hoops History: The wooden part of the bar floor in the Keeper's Heart Town Ball Tavern was originally used for the basketball floor at the Armory, where the Minneapolis Lakers won several championships before moving to LA.

Take in Minneapolis: There are multiple balconies at Target Field on the outside of the park, where you can sit or stand and look out at the city. These include Truly, Town Ball and Thrivent.

Best Spots Near Target Field to Pregame/Postgame

One of the advantages of having a stadium downtown is there are no shortage of fun options before and after the ballgame. Here are a few of our favorites near the stadium.

Best Food Near Target Field

• Gluek’s - A historic bar and restaurant styled like a German beer hall. You’ll find at least a half dozen food items on their menu that you’ll want to order.
• Runyon’s - Sports bar with the best buffalo wings downtown, and second place is far behind.
• Pizza Luce - Specialty pizza. You can grab a slice and go or hunker down at their bar until the late close.
• Freehouse - a little further from the stadium than the others, and more restaurant than bar, but it has great food and a nice array of craft beers, including their own.

Best Breweries Near Target Field

• Bricksworth - A craft brewery just a block away from Target Field that specializes in IPAs and Detroit-style pizza, plus plenty of TV’s inside for sports and an enormous patio for that summer afternoon.
• Modist - An impressive and diverse array of experimental beers awaits you at this craft brewery, and right across the street from Bricksworth.

Best Bars Near Target Field

• McKenzie - A neighborhood-ish craft beer bar with at least 30 beers on tap.
• Kieran’s - This Irish pub’s patio is always in demand.
• The Loon - Known as a baseball bar even when the stadium was on the other side of downtown, they’re know for good food and a lively atmosphere that is aided by their “Grape Ape” shots.
• Tom’s Watch Bar - If you want to watch more sports before or after the game, this is your place. Lots of food options, but at downtown prices for sure.
• The Saloon - Minneapolis’ most popular gay bar with specials that cater to Twins fans.\
• Cuzzy’s - It disguises itself as a dive bar, but the food is solid, there are plenty of beer options, and it’s usually busy.

Twins Daily's Self-Guided Target Field Walking Tour

There's so much listed here that you might be wondering where to start. Never fear! We've got the Tour de Geek! John "Twins Geek" Bonnes has an inning-by-inning breakdown of where to go and what to see, eat, and drink in nine innings at Target Field. Just click through to each of the links below:

• 1st Inning
• 2nd inning
• 3rd inning
• 4th inning
• 5th inning
• 6th inning
• 7th inning
• 8th inning
• 9th inning

Fan Favorites at Target Field

Coming soon!

Learn about the signature moments in Target Field's first decade of existence

Target Field Fan FAQ

What is Target Field's bag policy?
Always a common question and point of frustration among fans. Here are the details, per their website.

ALLOWED:

• Single-compartment bags (maximum size of 16”x16”x8”) are allowed into Target Field. These include purses, clutch purses, single-compartment tote bags, clear bags, drawstring bags, diaper bags, single-compartment soft-sided coolers, fanny packs and bags containing medically necessary items.
  • Fanny packs (9”x5” or smaller) are allowed into Target Field and may be carried through express lanes
  • Small clutch purses (9” by 5” by 2” or smaller) may be carried through the Express Lanes at each gate without divesting items at the gate.

NOT ALLOWED:

• Backpacks, multi-compartment laptop bags, duffel bags or any bags over the size requirement (max 16”x16”x8”).

Can I catch batting practice at the ballpark?
It's a bit tricky. The Twins usually take batting practice about 2 ½ hour prior to game time, with their opponents starting an hour later. (Sometimes only one team takes BP, sometimes neither.) Meanwhile, the gates officially open for entry 60 minutes before weeknight games, 90 minutes before weekday games, and two hours before weekend games. On a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday right when the gates open, you might catch some of the home team's pregame swings.

Can I bring food or drinks into Target Field?
You can bring any food into the ballpark, so long as it's not in a tupperware or hard-sided container. The rules for beverages are a bit more restrictive: "Sealed, bottled water 32 oz. or less, and soft sided single juice or milk containers for children are the only outside beverages permitted into Target Field."

What can't I bring into Target Field?
The Twins list these as prohibited items for the ballpark: ball retrievers, balloons, bats, beach balls, boom boxes, brooms, fireworks, flasks, Frisbees, coolers, inflatables, laser pointers, lawn chairs, noise-making devices, weapons, wooden sticks, or rods.

Note that you can pay a fee to store any of these items, or an oversized bag, in a locker outside of Gate 6.

Where can I park my bike at Target Field?
Within the past couple years, the team started offering a complimentary designated area to check your bike where a team employee will keep an eye on it during the game. They'll give you a ticket and you can pick it up afterward. Find this area on the west side of the stadium, next to Gate 6.