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Minnesota Timberwolves road trip guide

Everything you need to catch the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.

🎟️ Minnesota Timberwolves tickets

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✈️🚗 Getting to Target Center

Nearest major airport is Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) — about 9 mi / 13 min from the arena.

🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers

What airport do you fly into for a Minnesota Timberwolves game?

Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) (MSP) is the closest major airport — roughly 9 miles from Target Center, about 13 min by car depending on traffic.

How much is parking at Target Center?

Official game-day parking typically runs $10-$15 typical; up to $75 for high-demand games USD. No free parking directly at Target Center — the official site only points fans to paid, SpotHero-discounted ramps.

How do you get to Target Center without a car?

Metro Transit Blue and Green light-rail lines both serve Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station, an easy walk to Target Center; numerous Metro Transit bus routes also stop nearby, and Target Center connects directly to several parking r…

How much is a beer at Target Center?

Normal walk-up prices are about $10.00 USD for a standard draft beer and $7.00 USD for a regular hot dog. The league-wide average is $10.36 USD a beer — see how Target Center ranks against all 109 arenas on our arena-prices page.

Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.

🏟️ Target Center fan guide

Best seats

Lower bowl (100s) for the Wolves crowd; upper 200s cheap. Older downtown arena with renovated concourses — sit lower.

Parking

Downtown Minneapolis ramps around the arena; skyway-connected in winter. Light rail is close. ($15–30)

Getting there

Metro light rail (Blue/Green) to Warehouse District/Hennepin + short walk; skyway from downtown in winter.

Bar scene

The Warehouse District / First Avenue area right by the arena is downtown Minneapolis's bar and music hub — lively and walkable.

Pre-game bars

  • Warehouse District bars First Ave area right by the arena.
  • Downtown pubs Walkable options nearby.

Concession prices (USD, approx)

  • Beer$11–14
  • Juicy Lucy$12
  • Hot dog$7

Insider tips

  • Light rail to Warehouse District
  • Skyways keep you warm in winter

More: Target Center guide · sports in Minneapolis

📺 Where to watch the Timberwolves

Local / regional TV: FanDuel Sports Network North

National (US): ESPN / ABC · NBC / Peacock · Amazon Prime Video · NBA TV. Full TV guide →

🧳 Make a trip of it — Minneapolis

Lakes, a strong arts scene and skyway-warm winters.

  • North Loop The city's hottest dining district.
  • Walker Art Center Contemporary art + the Sculpture Garden (Spoonbridge).
  • Minnehaha Falls A 53-ft waterfall in the city.
Full Minneapolis guide — eat, drink, museums, outdoors →

🧭 Combine it into a road trip

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