Greetings Baseball Fans and ballpark nerds! This is your invaluable and well-researched Target Field seating guide! I’ve done all of the investigating for you, and put it all here for your next baseball game at the home of the Minnesota Twins.

Whether you’re a first timer or a regular, there’s tons of valuable info here. Use this to find the best seats at Target Field for your taste and budget!

Again, there’s a lot here, so I’m breaking it down into parts. Skip anything you don’t need. (See the Target Field seating chart for where everything is.)

Best Seats at Target Field: Champions Club
More Premium Seating: Thrivent Club
Field Level (100) Seating
Mezzanine Level Seating (Legends Landing)
Terrace Level (200-300) Seating
Lower Outfield Seats – Left Field Bleachers, Cove, Dock + Corona Patio
Upper Outfield Seats – Delta SKY360 Suite, Home Run Deck + Grandstand
Best Standing Room Spots For Twins Games
Where To Find Shade at Target Field
Accessible Seating at Target Field
A Few More Tips

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The Twins, like all teams, offer lots of high end seating to their corporate clients. That’s baseball. I’m not going to bother with the suites…if you can afford those, you don’t need my help. That said, there’s more info here if you’d like to know from the Twins directly.

I’m also not going to get into the party areas, since that’s worthy of a separate post. Here’s more from the Twins on that.

So then, let’s start with the best seats at Target Field, the Champions Club.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #1) Champions Club. The Champions Club is the 400 extra wide, higher back, comfortably cushioned seats behind home plate, in four sections of 12 rows each. They definitely stand out among the rest of the seats.

Not only is the view fantastic of course…the front row is just 50 feet from home plate…but of course it comes with “you or someone you work for has arrived” amenities. If you’ve never seen hitters practice in a batting cage, it’s pretty cool.

The Club itself is a spacious lounge that features artifacts from great Twins moments, including the two World Series trophies. There’s plenty of comfortable places to chill, and TVs everywhere to watch the game if it’s too cold outside.

 

There’s more…excellent complimentary food and drinks, except for the liquor and “premium” beer and wine, and you can order from your seat. You also get valet parking for every four tickets and a private entrance. If you’d like to visit the Thrivent Club, you can do that too.

Needless to say, these tickets aren’t cheap; the first row (Row A) is upwards of $300 per game, and it’s only available through season ticket plans. So if you’d like to try these out, you’ll have to go third party…see this post for help with that, especially choosing a contest.

If you’re lucky enough to land a Champions Club seat, save room for dessert!

 

Target Field Seating, Part #2) Thrivent Club Seating. Like most teams, the Twins recognize that baseball fans love bird’s eye views, and they offer premium seating just above the field level.

The Thrivent Club seats are between home plate and third base, and are fairly close to the action, although they are mostly behind the 100 level seating. The seats are cushioned and low by club seating standards, and there are only ten rows, making for less traffic.

The seats on the third base side especially offer a first class view with the city backdrop, although I love the view of the impressive scoreboard on the first base side too. The real advantage, though, especially in the Minneapolis climate, is access to a spacious climate-controlled bar and lounge area. No small thing, private restrooms.

 

The lounge features sections dedicated to Twins greatness like the Carew Atrium and Club 573 (Harmon Killebrew’s home run total). There are plenty of high end food and drink options, although it’s not complimentary here. You can also watch the game from inside the club, while sitting along a drink rail.

The Twins casually mention that you can sometimes find Twins alumni in the Thrivent Club; they feature photo sessions from time to time.

Again, the Thrivent Club is only for season ticket holders, so you’ll need to go through a third party like Gametime for a single game. But if you can find something around or under triple digits, it’s well worth it, especially if the weather isn’t conducive to baseball.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #3) Field Level (100) Seating. The lower level of Target Field is divided into multiple sections and price ranges, but they fall under three general categories.

Dugout Box Infield and Dugout Box sections are closest to the field; Dugout Box Infield are on either side of the Champions Club sections. They aren’t as large or wide, but they do have cushions.

They‘re great seats, of course, but there’s the extra bonus of access to the First and Third Base lounges. Which means shorter lines for food and bathrooms and an escape from the elements. You do have to descend a flight of steps to get to the clubs, though.

If you want to offer encouragement to either team, the Twins dugout is on the first base side. Incidentally, if you have Row 5 behind a dugout, that’s the first row.

 

Home Plate Box and Infield Box seats are behind the Champions Club and Dugout Box seats; those sections typically have about 15 rows so you’re still pretty close. These are the best seats that aren’t considered “premium” at Target Field, and are priced accordingly.

These are bigger sections too (with multiple price ranges) so there’s more traffic. They elevated the sections above the Dugout sections nicely; you shouldn’t have a problem with people walking in front of you.

 

I’ll talk more about shade later, but Rows 13 and up in these sections are generally under the overhang, for rain and sun protection. Don’t go too high up though, or you won’t be able to see the scoreboard or skyline, a worthy part of the Target Field experience.

Compared to higher end seating that isn’t much closer, these are a pretty good deal. You might be able to score a nice price on a low demand night. There’s plenty of great food in the concourses too.

 

The Diamond Box and Field Box sections are down the baselines, with Field Box in the corners. They’re further away from home plate, but you can get closer to the field, and they’re nicely angled towards the infield.

More than anywhere else in Target Field, with Diamond and Field Box, which corner you choose depends on your view preferences; the impressive scoreboard over left field, or the stunning cityscape past right field. Twins fans talk about this a lot.

If you’re a foodie, what you’ll be close to could figure into your decision too; Papa Pete’s donuts are closer to right field, while Red Cow burgers are closer to left field, for example. You can use the MLB Ballpark app and this post to learn more about that.

The incline in these sections is less steep, so there could be a problem if your kid sits behind a tall person like me. I’m a nice guy though, so I’ll switch if you need me to.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #4) Other Mezzanine Level Seating (+ Legends Landing). Other than the Thrivent Club sections on the mezzanine level, you’ll see four sections in the left field corner. These are called the Legends Landing. The right field corner features suites, including the Sensory Suite, which I’ll discuss in the Accessible section.

In addition to a nice view of the Minneapolis skyline, Legends Landing seats include all you can eat of what the Twins call “a comprehensive assortment of ballpark delicacies”. In other words, hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, popcorn, peanuts, chips, soda, juice, etc. No alcohol unfortunately.

 

That’s a decent enough selection, certainly so for the price range. As I write this, a Legends Landing seat is just $39 for Extra Value games. I can easily put away $39 worth of food at ballpark prices. It’s a great spot for families, and the Twins market it as such.

In addition, since the concessions area is roped off, only Legends Landing ticket holders can access it, so there are short lines especially since you don’t have to show a credit card.

Again, save some room for dessert; they offer ice cream bars and such too.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #5) Terrace Level (200-300) Seating.

The upper level of Target Field consists of what the Twins call “Terrace” (200) and “View” (300) sections. Like many modern ballparks, the upper tier is high up because of open concourses and suite level seating, but the view is still pretty good. Seats are steep up here too, so it might be troublesome for the acrophobic.

Ticket prices are based on proximity to home plate, so View seats in the corners are among the cheapest seats at Target Field. Being behind home plate is best, but Target Field is overall very nice to look at from anywhere. Many fans prefer the third base side for the skyline view.

 

It’s worth shelling out a few extra bucks for Terrace seats. There are fewer rows (eight) in the Terrace section, and the view is better. For View level, you have to use a walkway above the concourse, so it takes some steps to get to your seat. It can be inconvenient; I recommend picking up your food before going to your seat.

Speaking of that, the concourse is much narrower on the upper level than on the lower level. Lines get longer and it gets more crowded, especially on high attendance nights, another reason to grab your grub early.

 

That said, View sections are mostly covered by the impressively large roof, so fans are protected from the rain and sun at least. It most definitely can get hot in the summer here, so that’s a nice bonus. (Again, more about shade in a bit.)

Minneapolis weather is what it is. I can tell you from personal experience that the wind can be fierce. It can be rough enough in April that in 2024 the Twins closed off the upper level for the whole month.

 

If the weather is challenging, you can duck into the Twins Pub that takes up much of the first base side of the concourse. You can order a drink and watch the game through the windows inside, although you might have to stand behind people. And say hi to Sue Nelson, the longtime organist for the Twins. She’s a sweetheart and greets everyone.

Finally, Section 324 in left field is the “TickPick Family Section”, which is alcohol-free and includes a free hot dog and Pepsi with your ticket. Not great seats, but a fair deal for the kids.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #6) Lower Outfield Seats – Left Field Bleachers, Cove, Dock + Corona Patio.

The Twins know that people who sit in the outfield like to have a good time, and they designed Target Field accordingly. There are many flavors of outfield seats here, each with their own style. So here’s the skinny on all of them…

The Left Field Bleachers are benches tucked under the Home Run Deck sections. The seats do have backs, so Wrigley it’s not. Given their location, they’re among the cheaper seats at Target, so you’ll see a lot of families here. The upper rows are also almost entirely covered and protected from the elements, and you can bring a cushion.

 

Another cool feature of the Left Field bleachers, especially Section 131, is their proximity to the bullpens. Watching pitchers warm up from up close is really cool, and you can shout friendly encouragement too. If this matters to you, the Twins bullpen is in the back.

That said, you have no view of the impressive scoreboard here, and in the higher rows you don’t see much of the skyline either. There are TVs, but you probably have one of those at home. If you prefer the views, I would look elsewhere. It’s great if there’s a rain delay, but that’s not something you hope for.

 

The Treasure Island Cove sections are under the Grandstand in right center field. You may have noticed that these seats have wooden backs on them (like the Thrivent Club seats)…which, so I’m told, was to blend in with the color scheme. It does that nicely, but the seats aren’t any more comfortable.

Like the Left Field Bleachers, the Cove seats are almost entirely undercover. There are only four rows, but you’ll have a better view of everything in the first row (including deep outfield plays). And again, there are TVs, which are closer to you here.

One nice feature of the Cove, aside from its proximity to great donuts, is the mounted overhead heaters. If you’re an outfield sort, it makes for a good inexpensive choice in September. It’s also mostly shielded from the wind.

 

The Overlook sections are to the right of the Cove. Unlike the Cove though, these sections are completely out in the open…true bleachers in that sense. These seats offer a better overall view of everything without the overhang, but you’ll also be more in the sun and wind.

This section actually juts out eight feet over the field somewhat, in a nod to Tiger Stadium. Balls that hit the façade are in play, so don’t pull a Jeffrey Maier. Before the game the Overlook is an excellent spot for batting practice home runs, but you don’t need a ticket for that.

One nice thing about the Overlook is that it’s just in front of the Target Plaza, where the Twins often have activities for kids (and sometimes discounted food and drinks). If your little ones get bored easily, it might be a good spot. Tickets are very cheap.

 

In the back of the Overlook area, the Twins built a small, interesting looking spot called “The Dock”. This is exclusive seating for groups of 12, with tickets going for around triple digits per person.

You do get a lot for the money with your not-so-great view…a $30 concessions credit, and very comfortable and large swivel chairs, and access to “lakeside” style food. (Minnesota thing, see.) Like with the Overlook seats, keep in mind these are among the last to see shade.

 

Next to the Dock in the right field corner is the Corona Right Field Porch, which is also for groups. These are nice for your baseball party, with stools and drink rail counters. Each ticket comes with a small concessions credit, and the price isn’t too bad given the value of drink rails.

The location offers some advantages, being close to the Target Plaza and its activities being one, and it’s easy to duck into the concourse in right field. You also will want to sit somewhere where the foul pole isn’t in your way.

The Right Field Porch sections are mostly for groups, so you have to go through the Twins for that, but they do sell individual tickets from time to time.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #7) Upper Outfield Seats – Delta SKY360 Suite, Home Run Deck + Grandstand.

Not enough outfield seating info for you? We’ve still got a second deck to cover, stay with me…

The left field sections under the impressive scoreboard make up the Home Run Deck, although I wouldn’t expect to catch a homer there. In the upper upper seats especially, you might not even know whether a hit is a home run until you hear crowd reaction.

There are two tiers, so to speak, which like the upper level elsewhere are also called “Terrace” and “View”. And again, Terrace seats are significantly better, with fewer rows and far fewer steps to get to your seat.

 

The View sections get pretty high up and are very steep, and you’re pretty far from the action. But it’s got some nice things about it. They’re among the cheapest seats in Target Field, for one. And not to harp on that skyline view too much, but it’s very impressive from this standpoint. The big scoreboard is behind you, though.

This area is close to great concessions; there’s a Red Cow, Pizza Luce, big cheese curds and great dessert choices nearby, and the Town Ball Tavern with wacky cocktails is close too. If you like to go cheap and use money for grub, this is a good spot…and if you choose View seats, you’ll definitely burn some calories using the numerous steps.

Home Run Deck seats are uncovered and face the setting sun, which is nice in the colder months but can be rough in July.

 

That center field area under the ultra-cool Minnie and Paul neon sign is actually two sections. The Delta Sky360 Suite is the lower portion; it’s an exclusive area for season ticket holders. You can try Gametime for this if you want to check it out.

Despite its distance from the action, there are some cool amenities…all-inclusive high end food and drinks from a changing menu, lounge seating (no view of the field with that), and barstools with drink rails. You can even order food from your seat. You can start grubbing tough two hours before the game.

For the record though, there’s no climate-controlled lounge or private bathroom, but for the price (somewhere around triple digits) and what’s included it’s not a bad deal.

 

Above the Delta Suite is what is now called the Cutwater Cocktail Bar; there’s no seating here per se, just barstools and tables. And of course, a cocktail bar. It’s now open to all guests, so for socializing sorts it could be a nice spot. If you have a standing room ticket, you can grab a barstool seat if you’re on time.

Like the left field sections, the center field spots are close to Red Cow and Pizza Luce.

 

Then there’s that odd-looking Grandstand in right center field, above the Cove seats. It always struck me why the highest seats are furthest from home plate; the nice Target Field tour guide informed me it was to maximize the tiny space Target Field was built into. Fair enough.

Bring some energy for these sections; you will travel up quite a few steps to get to them. I also would avoid these if you’re acrophobic or prone to vertigo; the seats here are probably the steepest in the ballpark and can be nerve-wracking to descend. The highest section (237) has 22 rows, and you will be quite far from the action at that point.

 

You’ll also encounter some view issues here; many of the seats miss a portion of the outfield, and you may have to judge what happened by crowd reaction (it’s not terribly bad). You’ll also have your back to the skyline view, and it’s among the last places to see shade for a night game.

Sold yet? Okay, they’re not the best seats. But they’re cheap, make for great exercise, and are close to the gate at the B parking lot, if you want a quick exit. It’s also a popular spot during batting practice; a few homers will land up there.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #8) Best Standing Room Spots. If the Twins are good, they could sell out a few games, especially on summer weekends against a high value opponent like the Cubs. When they do, they’ll make a few standing room tickets available, and your options are many and actually pretty good.

For locals, the Twins also offer the Twins Pass, which includes free standing room tickets for a month; you can use the thing all year if you like. It’s a sweet deal if you use it for enough games. Go on the giveaway nights and you’ll make out like a bandit.

Were I presented with standing room tickets at Target Field, my first move would probably be to one of the lounge areas in the left field corner. The lowest tier is the Gray Duck Deck, the second tier is the Summit Brewing Pub, and the Budweiser Roof Deck is the top level. The Bud Roof Decks is for groups, but the rest is open to all ticket holders.

 

There are plenty of spots at the Gray Duck Deck and Summit Brewing Pub to sit and rest your food/drinks, including barstools and drink rails with a view of the field. You can also hang out at the center field bar area.

These are popular places though. For sold out games, you would have to arrive early to stake out a good spot near the left field foul pole. Both areas also feature comfortable seating inside around the bar, albeit without a view of the field.

There are standing spots behind most all of the outfield seating, including some drink rails behind the Cove and Corona Corner, popular SRO spots. The Cove is in the shade, the Corona Corner is not. If you don’t mind being higher up, there are counters behind the Home Run Deck.

 

If being in the left field corner or outfield doesn’t work for you, you can find a spot in the lower concourse, and possibly a drink rail. The drawback is that with the overhang you won’t see the scoreboard, skyline or fly balls. You could move towards the outfield for a better view.

Not done yet…you can also use the Truly On Deck restaurant in the upper level of right field. There is indoor and outdoor seating, so you have weather options. The view isn’t great, but there are barstools and counters. I don’t know if you have to eat there or not, but no one bothered me when I visited.

 

Even when games sell out, some fans roam, and in the lower corners and upper deck especially ushers aren’t very tough on seat poaching by most accounts. It might be different for a sold out night, just know your limitations.

Here’s a pro tip I read and probably shouldn’t share, so you didn’t hear this from me. If you have standing room tickets, check the MLB Ballpark app and see if there are seats available. That way you can find a seat that no one’s bought. Hey, at least you bought a ticket.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #9) Where To Find Shade at Target Field. Minneapolis can get hot in the summer. That said, there are also days where you’d prefer to be in the sun than in the shade. You can get more in depth about finding shade at Target Field, but here are some general tips.

The sun sets on the first base side of the ballpark, closer to home plate, and this affects day games as well as night games. For evening games the first base side is in the shade earlier, and day games see shade on that side earlier in the afternoon.

Shade, or lack of it, is a reason premium seats allow access to climate controlled lounges: Champions Club seats see very little shade especially for day games, so you’ll probably want to duck into the Club at times. The upper rows (starting about Row 9) of the Thrivent Club seats are covered during day games, again more so on the first base side.

 

On the lower level, again, the first base side is better for shade, and the upper rows (starting about Row 15) are covered by the overhang, including on the third base side. For day games, lower rows on the third base side will be in the sun the whole game.

Left Field Bleachers are shaded in the upper rows, but the first 5-6 rows are directly facing the sun early in night games. The Cove’s upper rows are covered, making it a popular spot in the summer.

 

With the large upper level roof, much of the View (300) sections are in the shade for day games, especially from home plate to right field. If you want to be on the third base side, go for a higher row. As the afternoon goes on, the Terrace (200) sections see more shade; the left field corner sections are the last to be in the sun.

In the upper outfield, the Home Run Porch seats are facing the sun and uncovered, and it can be really annoying on a hot summer evening. The Grandstand seats, Overlook and Corona Patio are also unprotected from sun for day games, although you won’t be directly facing the sun.

Remember, being in the sun can be a good thing here, so read this backwards if you’re seeking a warmer spot in April.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #10) Accessible Seating at Target Field. Like I said, I’m not going to get into the details about the suites. They’re nice seats with a heater overhead, and include lots of cool stuff like the Champions Club seats.

But I will give a shout to the United Healthcare Sensory Suite. The Twins dedicate a suite for those who for neuroatypical reasons need to escape the noise or other factors of the ballpark environment. The suite offers sensory kits, toys and features for the kids. You can also view the game from the suite or the attached balcony.

A nice thing for them to do, offering an actual suite for fans in need.

 

As far as accessible seating, there are wheelchair areas behind multiple sections throughout the ballpark, including for premium seating and in the outfield. These spots have electrical outlets, and the Twins will supply folding chairs for anyone not requiring a wheelchair. In the Cove section, there is a handicapped area with no seating in front of it.

All of the accessible areas in the lower level are in the back and well-protected from the sun and rain. This isn’t the case in the Terrace level and Home Run Deck, so choose accordingly.

 

Target Field Seating, Part #11) A Few More Tips. Not enough information for you? Really? You’re my kind of fan! So I’m offering a few more seating tips:

I’ve found precious little about obstructed views at Target Field, but there are a couple of things. As I’ve mentioned, a lot of the upper rows of outfield seating miss a portion of the outfield. There are also some problems in right field corner, where tucked away seats lose a lot of the outfield.

This is a very small number of seats, though. In my opinion, the worst seats for view problems are the seats under overhangs that block the scoreboard and skyline.

First rows of sections throughout the ballpark have railings in front of them, and this may require you to lean a lot to see the action.

 

In the colder months, if you need to warm up, you have a few options: there are heaters at the entrances of most sections, and the numerous lounge areas are usually warm and dry too. Minnesota gets the most rain in June and July. During these months, it might be a consideration to find covered seats…see the shade section.

Facing the field, Seat 1 is always on the right side of a section. Something to be mindful of to avoid late arrivals blocking your view.

 

I’m not sure if the Twins still do this, but seats on the third base side could cost a couple bucks more than on the first base side, since people love the downtown Minneapolis view so much. Secondary market prices somewhat reflect this, so people seem to think it’s worth it. As I’ve said, I find the huge scoreboard just as impressive, so it doesn’t matter to me.

You can find escalators to the upper level near the corners, but there are also 13 elevators to make it easy to get to the upper levels. They’re all around the ballpark, but mostly in the foul territory sections.

If you’re sitting in the Thrivent Club or on that level, Parking Ramp A includes a “skyway” walkway directly to the Club level. Nice and convenient. Not a bad idea to choose your parking accordingly. (I’ll put up a post about parking soon.)

 

There you are my baseball fan and ballpark roadtripper friends! Everything you need to know to pick the best seats at Target Field for your taste and budget. I hope you enjoyed the read and found it helpful.

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If a Minnesota Twins game at Target Field is in your plans, good for you…it’s a great ballpark! You will need tickets though obviously, and if you’re on a budget, you’ll want to save money on Twins tickets, or find a great deal on great seats.

I’m here to help! Below I’ve listed a baker’s dozen tips to help you save $$$ on Twins tickets. You can probably find something that will help here…use that money to try a great food item!

There’s a lot here, so I’ve broken it down for you…

Minnesota Twins Ticket Alerts
The Twins Website
The Twins Box Office
Third Party Tickets (Gametime, SeatGeek, etc.)
Ticket Upgrades
Seek Low Demand Games
Use The Minneapolis Weather
Facebook Groups
Kids Club Memberships
Bring Your Friends
The Twins Pass
Wait Till The Last Minute
The Twins Community Page

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #1) Team Ticket Alerts. This is, with any team, my #1 tip for finding deals on tickets. Do this: subscribe to the Twins’ e-mail ticket alerts. It also doesn’t hurt to request text alerts and follow the team on social media outlets too.

There’s multiple benefits to Twins e-mail alerts…they’ll inform you about ticket deals, of course, but they’ll also tell you about giveaway nights, discounts for certain folks like military members or students, and other specials like $1 hot dog night.

You’ll also know when tickets go on sale for the season…useful when you want to score good seats for a high demand game at face price. For a July weekend game against the Cubs, face price might be your best deal. Always get the ticket alerts, lots of good stuff!

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #2) The Team Website. Buying from the Twins website is convenient of course, but pay attention to the newsletter for deals. You’ll pay fees of course, so if you want to compare prices with third party sites, go all the way to the checkout screen.

The Twins offer a number of deals for fans, like senior and student discounts, half-price tickets for veterans, and special savings days. The 612 Saturdays (named for the Target Field area code) are popular…$6 drinks, $1 snacks and $2 food items. They list their specials here.

You can filter by month, day, time and opponent to choose a game…which I’ll talk about in a bit. Depending on demand, tickets could still be cheapest buying from the website if you can’t go to the box office.

Speaking of that…

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #3) The Twins Box Office. The Twins have an ample number of ticket windows at Target Field; even on game day you shouldn’t have to wait long to buy tickets.

The Twins don’t sell paper tickets anymore, but they will put electronic tickets on your phone through the MLB Ballpark app. They’re very nice and patient with folks who have trouble with the technology.

With no ticket fees (a significant expense), the box office is a cheaper alternative if it’s convenient enough for you. The Twins don’t often sell out, so even on game day it’s usually a viable option.

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #4) Third Party Sellers. Again, the Twins don’t sell out a lot of games, so you can often find deals with brokers like Gametime, StubHub, SeatGeek, etc. Gametime is my favorite…see why here.

Remember that most all third party sites include fees; you can usually set the listings to show you the full price. If you can’t go to the checkout screen to compare. The fees DO make a difference.

Usually for low demand games, tickets will cost less on third party sites, but not always. It’s best to shop around and compare with Twins website prices.

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #5) Seat Upgrades. You need the MLB Ballpark app to get tickets onto your phone anyway; but you can also upgrade your seats once you get into the game.

So try buying the cheap seats, and then see what’s available once you’re in. You might find a better deal than usual on high end seats. This is especially the case for April games, which don’t draw well. Worth a look.

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #6) Choose Low Demand Games. You can find tickets on third parties for well below face price if you pick the right game. The Twins use dynamic pricing, so you might even find deals on their website.

The Twins draw the smallest crowds in April and May, and weekday games sell fewer tickets than weekends. You can also choose games against teams that don’t pack them in. A game against the Rockies or Rays will sell fewer tickets than a game against the Cubs or Yankees.

April games draw so poorly (and probably with good reason) that the Twins didn’t even sell upper level seats in April of 2024. So if you can deal with the cold (I’ll help you with that), April is a great time to save big on third party sites.

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #7) Use That Weather. Minnesota especially features some weather that keeps fans at home, but that can happen in the summer too.

If you live in the area and are flexible about when you can go to games, check around when the weather isn’t conducive to baseball. They have very cold and windy nights in Minneapolis, but they do get some blazing hot days in the summer too.

There’s ways to duck out of the elements, by the way. The Roof Deck in left field has multiple levels of shaded and heated areas. The Twins Pub on the Terrace level is also out of the elements, and you can watch the game from the Truly On Deck restaurant if you snag a spot early.

Premium seat holders might sell their wares too, by the way. And high end seats include access to climate-controlled clubs, great on a cold (or hot) day. Great opportunity to score a deal.

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #8) Facebook Groups. Season ticket holders can’t go to all the games, and a few of them unite to spare buyers from ticket fees that no one likes.

You can join a couple of Facebook groups where Twins season ticket holders sell their extras without fees. Here are three: the Minnesota Twins Ticket Marketplace, the Minnesota Ticket Exchange, and Minnesota Twins Tickets.

I presume they vet their sellers and verify them, but obviously exercise caution. That said, you can very often find a decent deal if you check on game day. (Remember the low demand and weather tips!)

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #9) The Kids Club. The Twins have a T.C. Sluggers Kids Club for your little ones. For a small price, the kid gets cool swag like a backpack, sunglasses, and a lanyard. Most of all, they get ticket discounts.

Membership includes a free ticket for every April home game except Opening Day, and half price tickets for Sunday games through the year. You need to be there with the kid obviously, but that’s still a savings over full price for both of you.

Besides that, Sundays are great days for the kids, especially with running the bases after the game and half off kids meals.

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #10) Bring Your Friends. If you can persuade your fellow Twins fans to go to a game with you, the Twins will help you out. In addition to slightly cheaper tickets, they don’t charge fees for groups of 20 or more.

The Twins also offer cheaper prices for 501c3 organizations and student gatherings too, so if you’re involved in a charitable function, maybe you can suggest a game and talk up discounted tickets for Twins baseball.

On top of that, if you’re a group organizer, you get all kinds of other perks too. Take some batting practice!

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #11) The Twins Pass. This one’s for locals, but it’s a great value. The Twins Pass allows you to attend every home game for a month for one reasonable price.

The Twins say you can “watch the game from any of Target Field’s variety of outdoor and indoor social spaces on all levels of the ballpark”. In other words, it’s a standing room ticket. But there will probably be empty seats you can use…and the Twins aren’t tough on seat poaching in the upper level especially. There’s also the roof deck in left field too, with plenty of good spots.

And remember the upgrade…you can check for a deal on a better seat once you’re in the ballpark.

Even as standing room, the Twins Pass pays for itself with four or five games. Go on all the giveaway nights, and you’ll make out pretty well.

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #12) Wait Till The Last Minute. As game time gets closer (say, about an hour before first pitch) and season ticket holders can’t sell their extras, tickets can drop significantly in price on third party sites.

Some third party sites…I believe StubHub does this…will drop the prices automatically at a certain time before the game. Gametime also specializes in last minute tickets, but you can find deals elsewhere too.

This strategy works best for one or two people, and if the game you have in mind isn’t that important. Single tickets especially are easy to find deals for as game time gets close.

 

Save Money on Twins Tickets, Tip #13) Check The Community Page. Most people probably don’t think of this, but for Twins tickets, try checking the Twins’ Community page. Sometimes you may find something that you can use, while helping your fellow human to boot.

For example, as I write this sentence, you can apply for Twins tickets through a grant for underprivileged kids to attend games. There’s also a program called Learning Through Baseball, that include a BOGO ticket deal for a 2024 game. And the Twins love military folks as much as the rest of us, with ticket offers for veterans.

You could also sign up for the Twins Community newsletter (the form is on the Community page); they might hold charitable events and programs that include tickets.

Who knows, you may be encouraged to coach youth baseball.

 

There you go my friends…13 ways to save money on Twins tickets, and enjoy Target Field with some extra money for the great food items and souvenirs. Feel free to drop me a line with any questions or comments, and check out other great tips on this blog…like how to find your ideal seat at Target Field, and some of the great food options!

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Going to a Minnesota Twins game and don’t know what to eat? I get it…it’s a tough decision. Target Field food ranges from sausages to soul food bowls to cheese curds. It’s also a great place to get a taste of local favorites.

Below I’ve listed 16 items you can try out, with helpful photos…there’s plenty more, especially in the restaurants, but these are some favorites with Twin Cities natives.

Here’s the list if you want to skip anything:

Kramarczuk’s Cheese Brat Sausage
Red Cow Ultimate Burger
Tony O.’s Cuban Sandwich
Murray’s Steak Sandwich
Wings & Mac From Official Fried Chicken
Banh Mi Brat From Union Hmong
Walleye Burger from Lord Fletcher’s
Mac and Meat From East Coast BBQ
Chicken Tikka Bowl From Hot Indian
Jerk Chicken Soul Bowl
La Tapatia Chicken Tacos
Bussin’ Birria Tacos
Cheese Curds from Curds-N-Cakes
Baked Potato (w/Stuff)
Papa Pete’s Mini Donuts
Parcelle Smoothies
Bring Your Own! – Pizza Luce, Candyland, etc.

Okay, let’s get started with some tasty food pics!

Target Field Food, Tip #1: Kramarczuk’s Cheese Brat Sausage

Kramarczuk’s Polish sausages have been a favorite of Twins fans since the opening of Target Field. For that matter, they’re pretty popular in Minnesota. Kramarczuk’s Deli is a northeast Minneapolis staple…they will actually turn your meat into sausage if you bring it to their deli.

As for the ballpark brats, they’re nicely spiced and have a good snap; the cheese brat especially is a win. You can add sauerkraut, onions and peppers. Ask them to pile extra toppings on for you…that’s what Kurt does!

By the way, no disrespect intended to the Schweiger Meats hot dogs here…the quarter pound beef Big Dogs and Dinger Dogs are no slouch. Just saying that with Kramarczuk’s in town, you have an excellent alternative to ballpark classics.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #2: Red Cow Ultimate Burger

If you want a break from being vegetarian, stop at the Red Cow stand for an Ultimate Burger. Red Cow has six locations in the area (not counting Target Field), where you can find a bigger variety of burgers if you like them here.

The Ultimate number is a seasoned Certified Angus Beef burger with Red Cow sauce (which I’ve read is a smokier style of ketchup), Wisconsin cheddar cheese and of course lettuce, tomato and onion. As ballpark burgers go, it definitely works.

You can also order 60/40 sliders, which are made with 60% beef and 40% bacon and then topped with more candied bacon, cheese and beer mustard. Nothing like a bacon-bacon cheeseburger.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #3: Tony O.’s Cuban Sandwich

You know who Tony O. is, right? Of course you do…Tony Oliva is the free swinging Hall of Fame Twin who was among the best hitters of the dead ball era. With Oliva being Cuban, of course, the Twins had to have a stand selling Cuban sandwiches named for him. I’ve read he sometimes makes appearances, but I wouldn’t count on it.

That said, the Cuban sandwich is very popular among Twins fans…it’s a pressed Panini-style sandwich with roasted pork, ham, melted Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. It’s not like you need to meet a Twins superstar to go for that. The roast pork alone easily bats .400. (But yeah, it’s cool to meet Mr. Oliva. He’s a super nice guy by all accounts.)

 

Target Field Food, Tip #4: Murray’s Steak Sandwich

So who’s Murray and what makes his sandwiches special? They’re actually not a Philly-style sandwich shop…Murray’s steak house restaurant is actually just steps away from Target Field. They call themselves the “Home of The Silver Butter Knife Steak since 1946.” (Capitalization theirs.) This is high end beef my friends.

Their Target Field offering…also available at the Mill City Grill stands…is choice juicy sirloin with caramelized onions and cheese, on a ciabatta roll with a side of garlic toast. You can add peppers to your steak there, I believe.

I did read a complaint from a reporter that it’s missing the au jus and the horseradish sauce isn’t as good as at the home base. Personally that wouldn’t stop me, but remember the restaurant itself is just a couple blocks away.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #5: Wings & Mac From Official Fried Chicken

It’s official…ballparks need fried chicken. Official Fried Chicken at Target shows how to do it. Their new offering as of 2024 is dry rub Buffalo wings with white cheddar mac and cheese. Not that that’s all they’ve got…their chicken sandwiches are a good value by ballpark standards, with tasty wedge fries (costs extra).

Yes, Official Fried Chicken is a brand…they built a very barebones website to say one thing…we’re your Target Field chicken. They point out that you can order from your seat with the MLB app. I believe you can do this with all the food here, but I bring it up because they box your food and make it available in warm ovens, which is pretty cool.

The Official wings are marinated, breaded, and pressure-fried. I hear they offer decent heat and are juicy. You can also get creamy ranch dipping sauce…mix that with your white cheddar mac and cheese. Baseball just gets better.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #6: Banh Mi Brat From Union Hmong

Every so often I reflect on the days of boring hot dogs and popcorn for baseball food, and reading about a Banh Mi brat is one of those times.

Union Hmong Kitchen is the creation of Chef Yia Vang, with two locations in the city. He knows his stuff…especially since by consensus he pulled off the Hmong style brat quite well. Vang says fans visit the actual Union Hmong after trying the food at Target Field. +1 Twins…that’s what ballpark food should be about.

The Banh Mi Brat is a Hmong sausage with pickled jalapenos, carrots and cilantro, and creamy garlic aioli sauce. Incidentally, I believe Kramarczuk’s makes the brat, so 2-for-2 here, although Vang adds his Hmong seasonings.

Anyway, try this out for something very different yet still classic baseball. And check out Vang’s story on Wikipedia, it’s fascinating.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #7: Walleye Burger from Lord Fletcher’s

One of the foods that natives suggested to me in my visit to Minneapolis, aside from the Jucy Lucy, was walleye fish. You can do that here. The Lord Fletcher’s walleye burger is at the Land of 10,000 Lakes Bar in the outfield.

It’s seared walleye with some lemon zest, and the breading is made with almonds, parmesan and herbs. The patty is topped with lettuce and smoked tomato tartar sauce on a brioche bun. With the breading and the rolls, I’d be wary of this if you’re watching your carbs. I’ve also read complaints about a disproportionate fish to bread ratio.

That said, you can visit the actual Lord Fletcher’s in Spring Park, if you want to get a feel for them before risking your hard-earned ballpark budget. (It’s just $19 there!) The place gets pretty good reviews from the public, and it’s located on the shore of Lake Minnetonka.

Incidentally, you can also try walleye cakes from Mac’s Fish at the Town Ball Tavern restaurant. I still don’t see a Jucy Lucy there though.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #8: Mac and Meat From East Coast BBQ

The East Coast BBQ stand is your place for the BBQ options every ballpark needs these days. East Coast BBQ has two locations, including Nelson’s Market in St. Louis Park and a food truck at the Meadowbrook Golf Course. Perfect pedigree for BBQ ballpark food.

The new mac and meat dish is cheesy elbow macaroni with their signature chicken, rib tips or pulled pork on top. The focus is the meat, of course, but this is comfort food at its best. You’ll need a fork and napkins, of course, and be ready for sneaky heat in the BBQ sauce.

If you’re wondering why “East Coast” food is here in a Midwest ballpark, good question. For the record, according to MPR News, East Coast a blend of southern-style BBQ with flavors from Baltimore, Missouri and Arkansas. East Coast if you draw out the “o”, I guess.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #9: Chicken Tikka Bowl From Hot Indian

I haven’t eaten a lot of Indian food in my life, but I’ve always enjoyed it when I did. At Twins games (unlike most MLB ballparks, I should add), you can try the chicken tikka bowl…or other offerings…from the Hot Indian stand on the lower concourse.

The chicken tikka bowl is spicy curry chicken with potatoes and some crunchy slaw, with mild spices. You can add spicy sauce to it. It’s a nice filling meal and on the healthy side…this is a gluten-free option if you are among the unfortunate celiacs among us.

I made fun of vegans a little in the Red Cow bit of this post, so in fairness I’m adding that Hot Indian has some vegan offerings too, like their Vegan Channa. Believe it or not, I’ve got your vegan back!

 

Target Field Food, Tip #10: Jerk Chicken Soul Bowl

In case you weren’t aware in a ballpark featuring Kramarczuk’s, Red Cow and Union Hmong, you can get jerk chicken at Target Field too. More specifically, a jerk chicken bowl from Soul Bowl, with spicy pineapple jerk sauce and a side of sweet plantains and yellow rice.

That is, Twins fans are aware of Soul Bowl of course…it’s been around Target for a while. Soul Bowl is the creation of chef Gerard Klass, who brings the jerk chicken and other soul food specialties to Target Center and the Minnesota State Fair too. Oh, and their 4th Street location in the city.

It’s not just jerk chicken here by the way, this is your spot for other soul food greats too, like collard greens, mac and cheese, and those plantains.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #11: La Tapatia Chicken Tacos

I didn’t have a good enough pic of the La Tapatia tacos, so the nice folks there let me borrow one. Tacos are a great ballpark food, and La Tapatia’s adobo chicken tacos represent well. You have a choice of street-style tacos with lime juice and pico de gallo, or Cali-style with sauce, chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Both with juicy and tender chicken.

La Tapatia is yet another local institution; they have a location in Roseville serving made-to-order Mexican street food, and a food truck too. It was founded by Martha Ponce in 2016, who brought her Guadalajara-style cooking to Minneapolis. Indeed, reviewers of the place use the word “authentic” a lot.

These are made with corn tortillas, so I presume they would be gluten-free, although the Twins don’t list them as such. You can also find these in the Thrivent Club.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #12: Bussin’ Birria Tacos

The Twins are aware that people need more taco choices, so they offer Bussin’ Birria tacos at Hrbek’s restaurant.

Bussin’ Birria is a real place too…well, kind of. Their main outpost is in the Mall of America, so they’re a train ride away if you’d like to try more of them. They source ingredients from Mexican-owned local businesses, “because they do it best”, and who am I to argue.

The tacos here are made with shredded braised beef (brilliant), with cheese, onions, cilantro and lime wedge. The bonus, so people say, is the consommé dipping sauce. The consommé, I gather, is why these are in Hrbek’s restaurant vice the concourse.

I don’t know that there’s a big debate over who’s better between La Tapatia or Bussin’ Birria, but the real winner is the Twins fan!

 

Target Field Food, Tip #13: Cheese Curds from Curds-N-Cakes

The problem with cheese curds in a lot of taverns is that they tend to be small nuggets of cheese. Well, okay, maybe that’s not a big problem, but the Curds-N-Cakes people still took the initiative to address it. These hefty cheese curds are available on the second deck behind the Legends Landing.

The Curds & Cakes folks are, like Soul Bowl, mostly dedicated to sports venue food. Their foods are fresh and never frozen, and they get their cheese from the Ellsworth Creamery in Wisconsin, if that helps you over the top with the decision.

This stand also offers corn dogs, deep-fried Oreos, funnel cakes, and other dessert options for that State Fair feel, but trust me, the cheese curds will catch your eye.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #14: Baked Potato (w/Stuff)

This isn’t a food thing you’ll find a replica of in the city, but I’m including it here because it’s a great idea for those April night games at Target Field. The smashed baked potato at T.C. Tater is topped with chopped brisket, bacon bits, beer cheese (kind of like Velveeta), green onions, and/or sour cream. I should add, it’s a sizable potato!

If nothing else, it’s a filling piece of warm food. I saw quite a few people walking around with these in my Target Field visit (and it wasn’t that cold outside), so I expect they’re a popular item. I believe you can choose your toppings, so pile them all on and cover the major food groups.

Okay, now we’ve covered sandwiches and sides, so here are a couple of dessert items for you:

 

Target Field Food, Tip #15: Papa Pete’s Mini Donuts

The mini donuts at the Papa Pete’s stand in Target Field are so popular that you’ll probably be waiting in line for them. But you do get to watch donuts being made, which is always cool when you’re about to walk away with a bucket.

So who is Papa Pete? He is the grandfather of the founder of the company, and apparently he was pretty good at making donuts too. Papa Pete’s is also doing well enough just serving sports venues, and donuts is all they do. It’s all they need.

I don’t need to tell you that fresh and hot homemade mini donuts are worth waiting for at a game, but Papa Pete’s cinches it. They locally source their ingredients, and mix them together and fry them right in front of you so you can oversee the quality control.

You can add chocolate sauce, caramel, or hot honey to dip your donuts in, but they’re plenty good enough on their own.

 

Target Field Food, Tip #16: Parcelle Smoothies

And you thought you were going to read about funnel cakes, right? Yeah, Target Field has that stuff, but I wanted to give the Parcelle smoothies a shout for healthier sorts. Parcelle is an “organic clean eating café”, with a location on East Hennepin Avenue, and they avoid pesticides and herbicides in their food, in case that’s a concern to you.

Their smoothies here are available in two flavors as of 2024. The C.R.E.A.M. smoothie is collagen peptides, with aloe, strawberry, banana, coconut milk, dates and agave syrup. The BluePrint features blueberry, avocado, banana, blue spirulina, vanilla protein, coconut milk and agave.

Okay, maybe it’s not the first thing you think of for ballpark dessert, but you have to digest the Red Cow burger somehow, right? And in fact by most all accounts they’re quite tasty, so you can give them a shot over the funnel cake sometime.

 

Target Field Food, Bonus Tip…Bring Your Own! – Pizza Luce, Candyland, etc.

Yes that’s right, in case you didn’t know, you can bring a 16*16*8 bag into Target Field, and fill it with almost anything you like. The only prohibited items are alcohol, and colored drinks that would be easy to mix alcohol in. That’s a good-sized bag, so there’s possibilities.

Twins fans tell stories about bringing in entire pizzas from the Pizza Luce location downtown, which offers better selection and prices than the one at the ballpark. (I saw a few fans doing this.) Or the brick oven pizza from Number 12 Cider just up the road from the ballpark. There’s quite a few takeout joints downtown, so you can plan your parking accordingly with SpotHero.

One of those fan fave fill-up stops is Candyland on 7th Street, also just minutes from the ballpark. They unfortunately don’t sell peanuts, but you can load up on fresh made cheesy popcorn and a host of other ballpark snacks. I wouldn’t call it a huge money saver, but there’s a lot of stuff here for sweet teeth.

So there you go…Ballpark E-Guides has your financial back!

 

There’s my list of fantastic food items at the home of the Twins. Yes, I know, I neglected to mention Stepchld sweet potato fritters at Truly On Deck, the vegan brat from the Herbivorous Butcher, and the crazy drinks at the Town Ball Tavern. Well, actually, I guess I just did. There’s a lot of great stuff here, so hopefully this helps.

One more thing, if anyone from the Twins is listening, I love your ballpark, but you’ve got to get a classic Jucy Lucy in the concourse. Someone get in touch with the people at Matt’s Bar or the 5-8 Club stat. That would complete the Twin Cities food representation. Just saying!

 

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