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PositiveDowntown transit access
Light rail and nearby downtown options are a short walk away. Post-event trains and sidewalks still crowd, so a backup route helps after sellouts.
Minneapolis, MN
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Target Center
A downtown basketball arena connected to Minneapolis transit and skyways, with convenient access but event-dependent circulation and sightlines.
Event-day essentials
Plan in 60 seconds
Reviewed 8.8.26
- Bags & entry
- Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
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Listed bag limit
Listed bag limit
no larger than5 × 9 in
Bags over the listed dimensions are not generally permitted.
Medical, accessibility, or childcare exceptions may apply after screening.
Individual events may use stricter or different rules. Recheck the official policy before leaving.
Verified 9.2.26Official policy (opens in a new tab) - Arrive
- About 45–60 minutes early for league games and 75 minutes for a concert or first visit
- Getting there
- METRO Blue and Green lines stop at Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue, with bus and skyway connections nearby; verify late service and skyway access.
- Parking - High difficulty (opens in a new tab)
- METRO light rail or a prepaid downtown ramp
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Photo: Amy Mingo from Minnetonka, MN, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped for layout.Photo source (opens in a new tab)License (opens in a new tab)
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- Home teams
- Minnesota Timberwolves / Minnesota Lynx
- Upcoming Events
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Last checked Sep 11, 12:56 PM EDT- Venue details
- Venue typeArena
Plan your visit
Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details
Need to Know
- Best for
- Timberwolves or Lynx events with light rail, skyway connections, and a downtown setting
- Watch out for
- Event-specific entrances, upper-level steepness, downtown ramp prices, and skyway hours that change by building
- Good arrival window
- About 45–60 minutes early for league games and 75 minutes for a concert or first visit
- Main transit note
- METRO Blue and Green lines stop at Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue, with bus and skyway connections nearby; verify late service and skyway access.
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Parking At A Glance
Parking difficulty
Parking options (opens in a new tab)High
Check the route, price, and closing time before event day.
- What to do
- Use light rail when practical or reserve a downtown ramp connected to the route home rather than choosing only the closest one.
- Best option
- METRO light rail or a prepaid downtown ramp
- Avoid
- Assuming every skyway segment will remain open after a late event
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Fan discussions for this section
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character
Inside the Venue At A Glance
02
MixedBasketball sightlines
The compact arena can feel close for basketball, while upper rows are steeper and concert layouts change the experience. Exact seat views matter.
03
MixedSkyway & ramp logistics
Indoor connections are valuable in winter, but operating hours and access points differ. Confirm the same-day route rather than relying on a generic map.
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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice
Why it works
- ✓Light rail and downtown location make a car-free visit realistic.
- ✓The compact bowl can feel energetic for basketball.
- ✓Skyway access is useful during severe Minnesota weather.
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Know before you book
- ×Upper-level seating can feel steep.
- ×Ramp prices and exits vary widely around major events.
- ×Skyway closures can complicate a late return route.
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Editorial verdict
FanProof Takeaway
Reviewed 8.8.26
Use transit or reserve the ramp, confirm the late skyway path, and check the exact seating configuration for the event.
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