Pro sports in Minneapolis
5 pro and college teams play in Minneapolis. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Minneapolis teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis has 5 pro and college teams: the Minnesota Twins (MLB), the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA), the Minnesota Golden Gophers (NCAAF), the Minnesota Vikings (NFL) and the Minnesota Lynx (WNBA).
- Where do Minneapolis's teams play?
- Target Center (Timberwolves, Lynx), U.S. Bank Stadium (Vikings), Target Field (Twins) and Huntington Bank Stadium (Golden Gophers).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) is the closest major airport, about 9 miles (14 km) from Target Center — roughly 13 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Minneapolis
Lakes, a strong arts scene and skyway-warm winters. Make a weekend of it.
💬Don't let the winter scare you — the skyways keep you warm downtown, and the food scene (especially the North Loop) is legitimately great. In summer, the Chain of Lakes is where the whole city goes to bike and swim. Northeast for the breweries.
🍽 Eat
- North Loop — The city's hottest dining district.
- Juicy Lucy — The cheese-stuffed burger born here.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Northeast Minneapolis — One of the Midwest's best brewery scenes.
🎨 See & culture
- Walker Art Center — Contemporary art + the Sculpture Garden (Spoonbridge).
- Minneapolis Institute of Art — Free, encyclopedic.
🎯 Things to do
- Chain of Lakes — Bike or walk the connected city lakes.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Minnehaha Falls — A 53-ft waterfall in the city.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Minneapolis
Vacation rentals across Minneapolison OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.