Where do visiting fans sit at Target Center?

It's a comfortable arena with good sightlines and no major obstructed views. Lower-bowl seats are pricier while the upper deck is good value. Timberwolves crowds are relaxed and fine for visiting fans.

What food should you get at Target Center, and what should you bring?

There are standard arena concessions inside, with the downtown Warehouse/Entertainment District right outside (skyway-connected) for pre/postgame. On bags, Target Center uses the NBA clear-bag policy — a clear bag up to 12x6x12 plus a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5x6.5; backpacks and large purses aren't allowed, and there's no on-site bag check. It's indoors, so the Minnesota weather isn't a factor inside.

Is Target Center friendly to away fans, and any insider tips?

Take the light rail from the airport and around downtown — skip the car. Explore the North Loop. Stay downtown, and enjoy a relaxed crowd. An easy, comfortable away arena whatever the weather outside.

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Visiting Target Center as an Away Fan: The Complete Guide

Q: How do I get to Target Center as an away fan?

Fly into Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP). Target Center is in downtown's Warehouse District, and Metro Transit Light Rail (Blue + Green Lines) serves it — the Warehouse District/Hennepin Ave station is a block away, with Target Field Station a short walk. It's also connected to the Minneapolis skyway system, a big plus in winter. Buses 3, 4, and 22 serve the area too.

Q: Where should visiting fans stay for a Timberwolves game at Target Center?

Downtown Minneapolis puts you within walking distance of the arena and light rail — the ideal base. The North Loop next door is a great alternative, full of restaurants and breweries within a walk.

Q: What is parking like at Target Center and when should away fans arrive?

Ramp A (7th Street Garage) and Ramp B (5th Street Garage) are physically connected to the arena via skyway (level 3), the most convenient in cold weather, with Ramp C also close. Downtown has ~25,000 spaces across 38 lots and ramps, and booking via SpotHero can save up to 50% versus drive-up. Arrive early to enjoy downtown and the North Loop next door.

Q: What is the pregame scene like at Target Center?

The North Loop, next to the arena, is the pregame — breweries, bars, and restaurants within a walk. Downtown Minneapolis around the arena adds more before tip-off.

Target Center · 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota

★ A downtown arena on the light rail

Target Center sits in downtown Minneapolis, on the light rail and next to the trendy North Loop. Home to the Minnesota Timberwolves, it's central, walkable, and easy to reach year-round despite the Minnesota winters. Here's how to do a Timberwolves road trip right.

Getting There

Fly into Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP). Target Center is in downtown's Warehouse District (600 1st Ave N, between 6th & 7th Sts), and Metro Transit Light Rail (Blue + Green Lines) serves it — the Warehouse District/Hennepin Ave station is a block away, with Target Field Station a short walk. The Downtown Zone fare is cheap, and buses 3, 4, and 22 serve the area too.

A big winter plus: the arena is connected to the Minneapolis skyway system, so you can walk between ramps and the arena fully enclosed. The main gate entrance is on the skyway level, with other entries via the Life Time Lobby (1st Ave) and the south skyway near Ramp A.

Where to Stay

Downtown Minneapolis puts you within walking distance of the arena and light rail — the ideal base.

The North Loop next door is a great alternative, full of restaurants and breweries within a walk.

Parking & When to Arrive

The most convenient ramps are Ramp A (7th Street Garage) and Ramp B (5th Street Garage), both physically connected to the arena via skyway (level 3) — a real advantage in cold weather — with Ramp C also close. Downtown has ~25,000 spaces across 38 lots and ramps, most a short walk or transit connection away, and rates are generally affordable. Book via SpotHero to save up to 50% versus drive-up. Street metered parking is limited, and ADA drop-off is at 1st Ave & 6th St (the Life Time Lobby).

Arrive early to enjoy downtown and the North Loop next door — plenty of bars and restaurants for an easy pregame.

Where Visiting Fans Sit

It's a recently remodeled downtown bowl with good sightlines and no major obstructed views — a lower 100 level around the floor, a club/suite ring in the middle, and the upper 200 level on top. It's home to the Timberwolves (NBA) and Lynx (WNBA).

The lower bowl (100 level) is premium while the 200 level is the value tier. Timberwolves crowds are relaxed and fine for visiting fans.

Food & What to Bring

There are standard arena concessions inside, but the real draw is just outside: the downtown Minneapolis Warehouse/Entertainment District is packed with bars and restaurants, and it's skyway-connected for an easy pre/postgame in any weather.

On bags, Target Center uses the NBA clear-bag policy: a clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag no larger than 12"×6"×12", plus a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5"×6.5". Backpacks and large purses (even clear, over size) aren't allowed; medical/diaper bags up to 14"×14"×6" are inspected at the gate. There's no on-site bag check, so a non-compliant bag goes back to your car. It's indoors, so the Minnesota weather isn't a factor inside. Confirm the current policy before you go.

The Pregame Scene

The North Loop, next to the arena, is the pregame — breweries, bars, and restaurants within a walk.

Downtown Minneapolis around the arena adds more before tip-off.

Insider Tips

Take Metro Light Rail (Blue/Green) — the Warehouse District stop is a block away. If you drive, Ramps A & B connect to the arena via skyway (best in winter), and booking on SpotHero can save up to 50%. Note the clear-bag policy with no bag check, and make the Warehouse District your pre/postgame.

Stay downtown, and enjoy a relaxed crowd. An easy, comfortable away arena whatever the weather outside.

Plan & Book

Build your Target Center trip

Choose each piece — flights into MSP, a hotel in downtown Minneapolis near light rail, Timberwolves tickets, and a rental car only if you want it (the train covers you). It adds to your trip below. Nothing books until you're ready.