
Minnesota Timberwolves
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Capacity
- 18,798
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Hardwood (Maple)
- Opened
- 1990
- Tickets
- $18+
- Parking
- $10+
- Beer
- $12+
- Food
- $7+
- Est. total
- $47+
Against the other 29 NBA arenas, Target Center is the 10th cheapest game day: 10th for tickets, joint 3rd for parking and joint 17th for food and drink, compared on market ticket medians and published lot and menu prices in US dollars. See the full ranking.
Prices are estimates. See our methodology.
What to Expect
Target Center sits in downtown Minneapolis at the edge of the Warehouse District, connected to the city's famous Skyway system. Minneapolis winters are brutal, the Skyway lets you walk from hotels and ramps to near the arena without going outside. The Wolves' fanbase has surged after the 2024 Western Conference Finals run, and the arena atmosphere has improved dramatically. The pregame scene centers on the Warehouse District bars and the North Loop restaurant district a few blocks away.
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Tips & Fan Reports
Game Day
The team store outside the ticket lines is always empty compared to the one on level one that gets packed before tip. Shop outside first. Some food has to be ordered on the app then you pick it up.
Downtown holds nearly 25,000 spaces across 38 facilities if the closest ramps fill.
The 5 by 9 inch bag limit is among the smallest on this site, smaller than a tablet.
Parking & Directions
Target Center is right in downtown Minneapolis so there are plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance regardless of weather. Check the bag policy on the Timberwolves website before you go.
For elevator access, the venue recommends Ramp A or B and the skyway entrance.
The Blue and Green lines serve all three downtown Minneapolis venues in this data.
Food & Drinks
The Juicy Lucy is Minneapolis's signature food. Try it at the arena or make the pilgrimage to Matt's Bar.
Surly Furious and Summit EPA are Minnesota's iconic craft beers, available throughout the arena.
Wild rice soup and walleye are uniquely Minnesota. Try them if you're visiting from out of state.
Seating
Target Center publishes its five premium rooms mainly as private-event venues, so what a Timberwolves ticket actually includes in them is not stated on the arena's own pages. Confirm before buying on the assumption of club access.
The Backcourt Club also carries arena floor access, which none of the bowl tickets do.
The U.S. Bank Backcourt Club is the one described in detail: 6,042 square feet on the event floor, windows into the bowl and onto the street, and its own entrance from the main lobby.
General
Attendance is up a lot this year so get there early for big matchups. The team store inside has more selection but the one outside the gate is the move if you want to avoid the crowd.
Know Before You Go
- Bag policy
Permitted bags must be no larger than 5 x 9 inches; diaper bags and medical bags are allowed after entry screening.
Strollers are not permitted inside Target Center.
- Gate opening
Door times vary by Timberwolves game; check the specific Target Center event page before attending.
Current game listings may open doors 60 or 90 minutes before tipoff depending on the event.
- Venue payments
Target Center concessions and merchandise are cashless, and concession stands accept Apple Pay and Google Pay.
The box office does not accept cash, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, so bring a payment card for box-office purchases.
- Re-entry
Target Center does not allow re-entry after a guest exits during an event.
Guides for Target Center
- Game Day Guide
7 steps from arrival to tip-off, and 22 venue rules checked against official sources. 4 bars, patios and plazas to fill the hours before doors, and what to bring.
- Parking & Directions
2 lots and garages with distances and entry routes, from $10. Or leave the car: the cheapest way in is Metro Blue/Green Line (Target Field Station), $2.
- Food & Drinks
17 concession stands and 45 items researched from the venue's own menus, cheapest food $7 and drink $5.
- Seating Guide
10 seating areas at Target Center, with the level names printed on the ticket.
- Cost Calculator
Build a total for your own party using Target Center's stored figures.
How We Checked This Page
Every section below names the source it was read from and the day it was read. Where we could not reach a published figure, the page says so rather than presenting an estimate as a checked fact.
- Venue facts
Wikipedia / Official Venue Page
- Venue policies
Current Target Center and Minnesota Timberwolves policy, accessibility, ticketing, parking, and concessions guidance reviewed for Timberwolves policies.
Not yet checked against a published source
These figures are estimates. Most venues no longer publish the numbers behind them (concession and ticket pricing moved to dynamic marketplaces), so we hold them as estimates rather than dating them as verified.
- Ticket prices: Secondary market averages (SeatGeek/StubHub)
- Parking prices: Never checked against a published rate: the venue's parking page, read 2026-09-05, publishes none. The only figures are for buses: $30, or $40 overnight. The 2026-07-27 figures were compiled from third-party listings (was: "Target Center 2026: $10-$25 by proximity and event; Ramps A and B begin at $10").
- Food prices: Team Marketing Report Fan Cost Index + venue research
- Drink prices: Team Marketing Report Fan Cost Index + venue research