Minnesota Twins
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1 Twins Way
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City
Minneapolis
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Notes
One of the best transit-accessible stadiums in MLB.
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Phone
(612) 659-3400
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State
MN
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Venue name
Target Field
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/twins
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Zip code
55403
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Main entrance at Target Field Station. ADA access at Gate 34.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
MSP Airport: Blue Line directly to Target Field Station (25 min, $2.50) — one of the best airport-to-stadium transit connections in MLB
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Best option
Blue Line from MSP Airport or Mall of America; Green Line from downtown St. Paul — both direct
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Bus routes
Multiple Metro Transit bus routes serve Target Field Station; Northstar Commuter Rail from northern suburbs
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Fare
$2.50 go-to card; $3.25 cash; free on some special event days
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Nearest station
Target Field Station (Blue Line + Green Line) — directly attached to stadium
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Rail lines
Blue Line (Airport–Target Field) and Green Line (St. Paul–Target Field) — both terminate at the stadium
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Overview
Target Field Station serves all Metro Transit light rail (Green and Blue Lines) and Northstar Commuter Rail — directly connected to stadium. Excellent public transit access.
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Tips
Target Field has one of the best transit setups in MLB — the light rail station is literally attached to the park. MSP Airport to ballpark in 25 minutes for $2.50.
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Walking distance
0 minutes — Target Field Station is physically inside the stadium complex
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Shuttles
Accessibility
All Metro Transit LRT stations fully ADA accessible
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Cost
Metro Transit: $2.50 (go-to card) or $3.25 cash
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Park ride
MSP Airport, Mall of America, Eden Prairie, and dozens of suburban park-and-ride lots along Blue Line
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Routes
Metro Transit Blue/Green Lines are game-day shuttles in effect; no separate team shuttles needed
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Schedule
Metro Transit runs every 5–7 min on game days with extended service
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Kirby Puckett Place (main entrance), 5th Street (north side), 3rd Avenue (east side)
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Share cost
$1/30 min; day pass $9
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Share provider
Nice Ride Minnesota (Lyft) — multiple stations within 1 block
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Spaces
~80 racks throughout stadium exterior; additional capacity in attached parking ramp
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Tips
Minneapolis is one of America's premier cycling cities. The Cedar Lake Trail and Midtown Greenway connect to downtown. Arrive early for easy rack access.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Target Field Ramp (attached); Hennepin County ramp also has ADA spaces; pre-purchase recommended
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services; loop system available
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Contact
Twins Accessibility: (612) 659-3400; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate 34
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate 34 on Kirby Puckett Place; accessible ramp from Target Field Station (LRT)
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates 6, 14, 29, and 34 serving all levels
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Fun fact
Target Field's light rail connection was specifically designed with accessibility in mind — the station platform is level with the stadium concourse, making it seamless for wheelchair users and mobility-impaired fans.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates 14 and 34
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-friendly games offered; quiet room near Gate 6; sensory kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate 6 on 5th Street
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent; excellent sightlines from ADA sections
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay throughout; kiosks for cash conversion
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Craft beer
Surly Brewing (Minneapolis), Indeed Brewing, Summit Brewing (St. Paul), Fulton Beer — strong Minnesota craft selection
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Fun fact
Target Field opened in 2010 after the Twins spent 28 years in the Metrodome. The walleye sandwich was introduced as a signature item — it's caught in Minnesota lakes and is genuinely one of the most unique ballpark foods in MLB.
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Local
Kramarczuk's European sausages, Dome Dog (classic baseball hot dog), Minnesota wild rice soup, Caribou Coffee
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at Target Field
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Notable stands
Kramarczuk's sausage stand (main concourse); Surly Brewing Beer Hall; walleye sandwich stand
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle and soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Walleye sandwich — a Minnesota lake fish classic unique to Target Field; Kramarczuk's sausages (Minneapolis institution since 1954)
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Vegetarian
Walleye alternative options, veggie brats, salads, cheese curds (Wisconsin/Minnesota staple), hummus
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Venue history
Architect
Populous; designed as an open-air antidote to the Metrodome
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Construction cost
$555 million (2010)
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Famous moments
First outdoor MLB game in Minnesota since 1981; 2019 division title; Joe Mauer's career at first base; 2023 ALDS appearance
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Fun fact
Target Field is one of the few MLB stadiums that is LEED certified (silver). It features a living green roof, recycles 90% of game-day waste, and uses reclaimed water. The Twins were pioneers in sustainable stadium design.
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Opened
2010
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Original capacity
39,021 (original); current 38,544
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Records
Target Field has the coldest opening day temperatures in MLB history — April games in Minneapolis regularly dip below freezing
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Renovations
2016: New HD videoboard; 2019–2021: Club level and premium area upgrades
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Retired numbers
#3 Harmon Killebrew, #6 Tony Oliva, #10 Tom Kelly (manager), #14 Kent Hrbek, #29 Rod Carew, #34 Kirby Puckett
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Venue details
Capacity
38,544
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Center field
404 ft
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Elevation
830 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
377 ft
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Left field
339 ft
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Right-center field
367 ft
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Right field
328 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass)
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