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Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Target Center fills early.
Getting there
Target Center sits in downtown Minneapolis on 1st Avenue North, two blocks east of Target Field. The METRO Blue and Green Line platforms at Target Field Station and Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue are within a short walk of the arena. Northstar commuter rail terminates at Target Field Station two blocks west. Driving in uses I-394 and I-94 with team-affiliated and adjacent garages ringing the arena and Target Field; reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on the busiest nights. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along 1st Avenue North and 6th Street. Confirm bag and entry rules on the arena's official site before going.
The neighborhood
The Warehouse District wraps the arena in a dense, walkable downtown fabric of brick-and-timber loft buildings, restaurants, and music venues. 1st Avenue North immediately outside the arena is home to the legendary First Avenue nightclub — Prince's home venue and one of American music's signature small rooms — and a strip of bars and restaurants that double as pre-game stops. Target Field sits two blocks west across the rail yards, and the Mississippi riverfront is a 15-minute walk east. North Loop's restaurant-and-brewery cluster sits a short walk north across Washington Avenue. The downtown skyway system connects the arena to many surrounding buildings — useful on the coldest Timberwolves and Lynx nights.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Walkable pre-game stops include Kieran's Irish Pub (a downtown standby directly across from the arena), Brit's Pub (the downtown English-style pub a short walk south on Nicollet), and Smack Shack (the North Loop lobster-roll destination a short walk north). Spoon and Stable is the destination sit-down option a short walk north — Gavin Kaysen's signature North Loop restaurant. Red Cow North Loop serves the canonical Twin Cities burger a short walk north. Fulton Brewery Taproom sits between Target Center and Target Field. First Avenue — the iconic Prince-era music venue — is directly across from the arena and worth a post-game look even if no show is on. Pre-game crowds at the closest bars build quickly within an hour of tipoff.
First-timer tips
Arrive earlier than you'd think — downtown traffic and security screening can stack up on big Timberwolves or Lynx nights. The arena underwent a significant renovation completed in 2017 that modernized the seating bowl, concourses, and main entrance on 1st Avenue North — the building reads more contemporary than its 1990 vintage would suggest. The skyway system connects the arena to surrounding buildings and is essential on January and February nights. The arena has refined its bag, clear-bag, and mobile-ticket workflows in recent seasons — check the official site before you pack. Mobile-only tickets and cash-free concessions are the norm. For Lynx games — the franchise is one of the WNBA's defining dynasties — the building consistently runs a lively, family-heavy atmosphere.
Best games to catch
For the Timberwolves, marquee Western Conference dates against the Warriors, Lakers, Nuggets, and Mavericks consistently price above season average — the Nuggets matchup carries the deepest current rivalry weight from recent playoff series. Wolves–Bucks and Wolves–Celtics anchor the strongest cross-conference home dates. For the Lynx — one of the WNBA's defining dynasties with four titles (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and the 2024 Finals run — the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty matchups have become the league's marquee draws, with attendance regularly approaching or matching Timberwolves levels. Both teams publish promotional calendars on their official sites — themed nights, giveaways, heritage jerseys — that vary year to year, so check before locking in dates.
What to know
Target Center opened in October 1990 as the home of the expansion Timberwolves and added the Lynx as a co-tenant when the WNBA franchise launched in 1999. The arena underwent a roughly $140 million renovation completed in 2017 that rebuilt the 1st Avenue North entrance, modernized the seating bowl, and reworked the concourses without changing the building's footprint. The Lynx have anchored the WNBA's contemporary dynasty era with four titles (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) won at the arena, plus a 2024 Finals appearance — the franchise's banners hang alongside Timberwolves jerseys in the rafters. Target Center sits two blocks east of Target Field, knitting the Wolves, Lynx, and Twins into a continuous downtown sports corridor. The arena's location on 1st Avenue North puts it directly across from the legendary First Avenue music venue — a deliberate part of the downtown entertainment fabric.
Frequently asked questions
What time do doors open at Target Center?
Doors typically open about 90 minutes before tipoff for standard games, sometimes earlier for marquee events. Check the arena's official event page for the specific game's door time.
How do I get to Target Center without a car?
The METRO Blue and Green Line platforms at Target Field Station and Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue are within a short walk of the arena. Northstar commuter rail terminates at Target Field Station two blocks west.
Where can I park near Target Center?
Team-affiliated and adjacent downtown garages ring the arena and Target Field, including the 1010 Linden ramp connected to the building. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing. Many fans use light rail and skip parking entirely.
Are the Timberwolves and Lynx in the same building?
Yes — both the Timberwolves (NBA) and Lynx (WNBA) play their home games at Target Center. The Lynx have won four WNBA titles (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) at the arena and remain one of the league's defining franchises.
What's the bag policy at Target Center?
The arena enforces a small-bag policy with size limits and prohibits hard-sided coolers and most large bags. Specific dimensions and prohibited items change — check the arena's official bag policy page before heading in.
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