Target Center

Lounge access, premium entrances, and which tickets unlock extras.

• The Courtside Club (floor seats, sections 1–8) includes access to the most premium lounge in the building - all-inclusive food and beverage service steps from the court.
• The BioLife Club Level (200-level sections 201–222 midcourt) includes access to a dedicated Club Level lounge - the most accessible non-suite upgrade with food and bar service.
• Upper bowl sections 201–222 (200-level side upper) are the budget option with the best sightlines in the price range - Target Center's steep upper deck brings these seats closer than comparable positions in larger arenas.

Fastest gates, bag policy, and when to arrive.

• The main entrance is on First Avenue N (south side). Gate 1 (south, 1st Ave) is the primary entrance; Gate 3 (north, 6th Street) is faster for 100-level and many 200-level sections during busy games.
• Bag policy: clear bags maximum 12"×6"×12"; small non-clear clutch purses up to 4.5"×6.5" permitted. Target Center is connected to the Minneapolis Skyway system - arrive via downtown parking ramps using the climate-controlled walkways.
• Arrive 40 minutes before tip; Target Center's downtown Minneapolis location and the adjacent Target Field (Twins) parking infrastructure means parking options are plentiful even at capacity.

Where to park, transit options, and postgame exit tips.

• Park and Shop ramp (entrances on 7th and 8th Street N) costs $7–10 for most games and connects to the arena via the Skyway - the best value parking attached to the building, significantly cheaper than the official ramps.
• Metro Blue and Green Lines stop at Target Field Station (2-minute walk) - the best transit option for most of the metro area and avoids all parking hassle on cold winter nights.
• Target Center connects to the Minneapolis Skyway - the enclosed 80-block pedestrian walkway. Park at any downtown ramp with Skyway access and walk in climate-controlled comfort, essential for December–March games.

Pro fan knowledge you won't find on the official site.

• Target Center is connected to the Minneapolis Skyway - the 80-block climate-controlled pedestrian bridge network - making it the only NBA arena where you can arrive entirely indoors from most of downtown Minneapolis.
• First Avenue star wall (the famous music venue directly across the street) is one of Minneapolis's most iconic landmarks - the stars of every act who has performed there cover the exterior. Worth a look before tip.
• Best bets inside the arena: the patty melt at the burger counters and the cheese curds. Beer selection is mostly Budweiser brands. For better food options, the North Loop neighborhood 10 minutes away has Spoon and Stable and Borough.