Target Center

Familiarizing yourself with venue policies will help make your visit to Target Center smooth and enjoyable. Rules cover everything from bag size to re-entry and payment methods, so it’s best to review them before your event.

• Bags: Please refer to the venue's policy page for the most up-to-date bag policy information.
• Re-Entry & Smoking: There is a strict no re-entry policy. Smoking, including e‑cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere inside the arena.²
• Payment Options: The venue is completely cashless. Apple Pay can be used at concession stands, but not to purchase tickets.³
• Prohibited Items: Outside food or drinks, drones, selfie sticks, cameras with detachable lenses, and large signs over 11" x 17" are not allowed.²
• Age Restrictions: Most events are all ages, but any exceptions will be listed on the event page.²

Always check the official Target Center policy page for the most up‑to‑date information.

Downtown Minneapolis is a lively hub for sports, concerts, and entertainment. Within walking distance, you’ll find additional venues that host major events year-round.

• The Armory: An 8,400‑capacity historic event space built in 1935 and reopened in 2018 as a modern concert and events venue, just minutes from U.S. Bank Stadium.⁵
• First Avenue: Opened in April 1970 in a former Greyhound bus depot, First Avenue became a cultural cornerstone by the 1980s — hosting acts like Prince, Hüsker Dü, and The Replacements, and playing a pivotal role in the city's music scene.⁶
• Fine Line: Located in the Warehouse District, this intimate venue opened in 1987 and has hosted thousands of influential local and national acts over more than 30 years.⁷

Target Center, located at 600 1st Avenue North in downtown Minneapolis, is easily accessible and surrounded by thousands of parking spaces — many connected to the arena via the city’s enclosed skyway system.⁴ This offers both convenience and shelter from weather.

Public Transportation: Metro Transit buses and light rail routes serve downtown Minneapolis frequently, with stops just a short walk from the arena.⁴

Driving: Major highways like I‑94 and I‑394 lead directly into downtown Minneapolis, though occasional construction can cause delays — check traffic before you leave.⁴ For directions, view Target Center on Google Maps.⁴ Nearby parking options include:

• Ramp A - 101 N 9th St., Minneapolis, MN 55403 (multi-level garage connected via skyway)
• Ramp B - 516 2nd Ave N., Minneapolis, MN 55401 (covered garage just steps from the arena)

Target Center offers a wide range of food and beverage options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items.² Levy Restaurants operates the arena’s concessions, providing classic stadium fare alongside specialty offerings. Alcoholic beverages are available for guests 21 and older with valid photo ID.² All concession stands accept Apple Pay, and purchases are cashless.²

Target Center opened on October 13, 1990, and is owned by the City of Minneapolis while managed by Legends Global.¹ It underwent a $145 million renovation in 2017 that modernized the facility with infrastructural improvements and enhanced guest amenities.¹

Known for its movable arena floor, the Target Center has hosted high-profile events, including a record-setting 2005 U2 concert attended by 20,200 fans.¹ The venue was also the first in North America to install a green roof, which captures nearly 1 million gallons of stormwater annually.¹

Sources:

1. About Target Center - Target Center
2. Arena Policies & FAQ - Target Center
3. Know Before You Go - Target Center
4. Getting Here - Target Center
5. The Armory - Meet Minneapolis
6. Our History - First Avenue
7. Fine Line - First Avenue
8. Target Center - Meet Minneapolis