Target Field

The Minnesota Twins ballpark, Target Field Station transit hub, and surrounding North Loop blocks in Minneapolis

October 30, 2009 - July 8, 2025 — Target Field — Minneapolis, MN

Target Field is an open-air baseball stadium in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, home to the Minnesota Twins since its opening in 2010. It replaced the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, where the Twins had played since 1982, and returned the team to outdoor baseball for the first time in nearly three decades.

The stadium was built on former rail and industrial land at the western edge of downtown, adjacent to the freight corridors that still run through the North Loop. Its construction coincided with a broader shift in the neighborhood, as warehouse blocks around the ballpark were gradually converted to residential, office, and entertainment uses. Target Corporation's world headquarters stands nearby, and the Basilica of Saint Mary — completed in 1926 and recognized as the first basilica established in the United States — sits within view to the south.

Transit access became a defining feature of the site. Target Field Station, which opened in 2014, consolidates the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines, the Northstar Commuter Rail from the northern suburbs, and Metro Transit bus service in a single multimodal hub directly adjacent to the ballpark. The historic Ford Center building and surviving warehouse structures along 5th Street North form the station's immediate backdrop, placing the transit complex within blocks still marked by late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century industrial architecture.

Beyond baseball, Target Field has been used for the NHL Winter Classic on January 1, 2022 — when crews converted the infield into a regulation hockey rink for a game between the Minnesota Wild and the St. Louis Blues — as well as large concerts including a Green Day performance in 2024. A major renovation in late 2022 added a 10,000-square-foot LED videoboard, the fourth-largest in Major League Baseball at the time of its installation.

Sunset over Target Field Station — *January 16, 2025* — Target Field Station, a light rail station in Minneapolis’s North Loop, is located adjacent to Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. In the foreground is the historic Ford Center.

Green Day at Target Field in Downtown Minneapolis — *August 17, 2024* — Green Day performs at Target Field in downtown Minneapolis. Opened in 2010, Target Field is a baseball stadium that serves as the home ballpark for Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins. The stadium is designed to accommodate a variety of events, including concerts, and is a significant venue for public gatherings in the Twin Cities.

Downtown Minneapolis from new Green Line Train Extension — *June 8, 2024* — The Minneapolis skyline is illuminated at dusk, with Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, prominently visible in the foreground. The stadium, completed in 2010, is a central feature of the North Loop neighborhood.

Jhoan Duran enters the game at Target Field — *May 3, 2024* — Target Field in Minneapolis during a Minnesota Twins game on May 3, 2024, with Jhoan Duran featured on the main video board during player introductions. Opened in 2010, the ballpark replaced the Metrodome as the Twins' home stadium and was designed as an open-air Major League Baseball venue in the city’s Warehouse District. The large center-field board and ribbon displays are part of the stadium’s game-presentation system, used for introductions, statistics, replays, and in-game entertainment.

Katie Storm and Tim Laudner at Target Field — *May 3, 2024* — Bally Sports broadcasters Katie Storm and Tim Laudner work from the television set at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before a Minnesota Twins game against the Boston Red Sox on May 3, 2024. The large center-field video board behind them shows the ceremonial first pitch by “Pistol Pete” Aune during the pregame program. Target Field opened in 2010 as the home of the Twins, replacing the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and incorporating broadcast positions with direct sightlines into the ballpark.

Night photo of stadium behind train tracks — *September 25, 2023* — Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, is illuminated at night, viewed from the adjacent train tracks in Minneapolis. The stadium, which opened in 2010, replaced the Metrodome and its construction was part of a larger effort to revitalize the North Loop neighborhood.

Soft light hits the side of Target Field stadium — *August 30, 2023* — Target Field, located in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, serves as the home stadium for the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball team. Opened in 2010, it replaced the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, providing a modern outdoor venue for professional baseball. The stadium's exterior prominently features championship banners, celebrating the Twins' historical achievements such as American League and West Division titles from years including 1965, 1969, and 1970.

Killers Imagine Dragons Target Field Sign — *May 3, 2023* — A building under construction in Minneapolis’s North Loop partially reveals LED advertising boards for Twins Fest, The Killers, and Imagine Dragons at street level. The image shows a contemporary mid-rise with unfinished exterior insulation and glazing, part of the recent wave of residential and commercial development in the former warehouse district northwest of downtown. Twins Fest is the Minnesota Twins’ annual fan event, while The Killers and Imagine Dragons are touring music acts promoted on the same digital display system.

Snow plows on the interstate in Minneapolis — *January 8, 2023* — Target Field Station in Minneapolis during a winter sunrise, viewed across the railyard as snowplow trucks clear nearby roadways. Opened in 2014, the station serves as the western terminus for METRO Blue and Green Line light-rail service and functions as a multimodal hub for events at Target Field and the surrounding North Loop district.

LED video board installation at Target Field — *December 1, 2022* — Construction workers install a new 10,000-square-foot LED videoboard at Target Field in Minneapolis in December 2022. The new display, which is 76% larger than its predecessor, was designed to be the fourth-largest video board in Major League Baseball and the fifth to offer HDR capability. This upgrade enhances the fan experience at the home ballpark of the Minnesota Twins, a venue that opened in 2010.

Armed police officers stationed outside of Target Field in Minneapolis — *August 4, 2022* — Hennepin County Sheriff's officers stand with rifles outside Target Field in Minneapolis. Opened in 2010, Target Field serves as the home stadium for the Minnesota Twins baseball team and is a central public venue in the city's downtown core.

Construction cranes at Target Field in Downtown Minneapolis — *May 10, 2022* — Construction cranes loom over Target Field in Minneapolis in May 2022. The stadium, home to the Minnesota Twins, opened in 2010 and is a prominent feature of the city's North Loop neighborhood.

Target Field sign above train station — *May 10, 2022* — Target Field Station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a transit hub next to Target Field that connects the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines with Northstar Commuter Rail and bus service. Opened in 2009 as part of the ballpark and transit redevelopment in the North Loop area, the station was built to handle both daily riders and large game-day crowds for Minnesota Twins home games.

Crews prepare the ice rink at Target Field in Minneapolis for the NHL Winter Classic hockey game. — *December 31, 2021* — Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, hosted the NHL Winter Classic on January 1, 2022, featuring the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. The outdoor game required converting the baseball stadium into a regulation hockey rink, with crews building the ice surface directly over the infield. The Winter Classic began in 2008 as the NHL's annual outdoor New Year's Day game, played in stadiums built for other sports. Target Field opened in 2010 and seats close to 39,000 for baseball.

Purple lights at Target Field Station in Downtown Minneapolis — *November 19, 2020* — Target Field Station opened in 2014 as the transit hub serving Target Field and the North Loop. It's a stop on both the METRO Green Line and Blue Line, linking downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul and the airport and Mall of America. The station's canopy structure was designed with a distinctive lighting system that can be programmed in different colors for events and observances. A public plaza adjoining the station hosts pregame gatherings before Twins games and Vikings events at nearby U.S. Bank Stadium.

Northstar Train at Target Field Station in Minneapolis — *August 19, 2020* — The Northstar Commuter Rail train, operated by Metro Transit, arrives at Target Field Station in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Opened in 2014, this multimodal transit hub connects passengers from northern suburbs to downtown Minneapolis, serving as a vital link for regional commuters. The station is situated adjacent to Target Field, home stadium of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball team, facilitating access for event attendees.

Minneapolis Police vehicles at the Public Works Maintenance Facility beside U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. — *June 25, 2020* — The City of Minneapolis Public Works Maintenance Facility in downtown Minneapolis is shown at night with Minneapolis Police Department vehicles parked outside and additional squad cars inside the service bays. The municipal fleet garage, located beside U.S. Bank Stadium, handles maintenance and repair work for city vehicles, including police units.

Target Field sign at night in the North Loop — *May 8, 2020* — The illuminated sign for Target Field marks the outdoor stadium in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. Opened in 2010, Target Field was constructed as the new home for Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins, replacing the Metrodome to provide a traditional baseball experience.

Basilica of Saint Mary and Target Field at night — *May 6, 2020* — The Basilica of Saint Mary, a significant Roman Catholic church in Downtown Minneapolis, was completed in 1926 and is recognized for its Beaux-Arts architecture and prominent dome. It holds the distinction of being the first basilica established in the United States. Adjacent to this historical structure, Target Field opened in 2010 and serves as the home stadium for the Minnesota Twins baseball team.

Bat & Barrel at Target Field in the snow, Minneapolis — *December 3, 2019* — Target Field, the home of the MLB Minnesota Twins. Located near the North Loop and Downtown Minneapolis.

Target Field Station and Warehouse District at Night — *December 3, 2019* — The illuminated Target Field sign overlooks the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis, where the city’s historic brick warehouses meet modern transit and redevelopment. Below, the Metro Green and Blue Line trains stop at Target Field Station, a multimodal hub linking light rail, commuter rail, and bike paths. The brightly lit Ford Center and preserved brick structures along 5th Street North illustrate the district’s mix of 20th-century industrial architecture and contemporary urban life, framed against the cold clarity of a Minnesota winter night.

Snowy Target Field in December — *December 3, 2019* — Target Field in Minneapolis, home to the Minnesota Twins, is covered in snow. Opened in 2010, the stadium was built to replace the Metrodome, offering a more traditional baseball experience with an open-air design. Its construction was part of a larger effort to revitalize the Warehouse District of Minneapolis. The stadium hosts Major League Baseball games and other events throughout the year, though its winter appearance highlights the challenges of outdoor sports in a cold climate.

Salvation Army and Target Headquarters — *December 1, 2019* — The Minneapolis North Loop district is home to both corporate headquarters and community service organizations. The Target World Headquarters, a prominent feature of the city's business landscape, stands adjacent to Target Field, a baseball stadium. Also visible is a sign for The Salvation Army, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing social services.

Covered Target Fieldin Late November — *November 20, 2019* — Target Field in Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Twins, is shown here in late November with the field covered. Opened in 2010, the stadium was built to replace the Metrodome, which had been the Twins' home since 1982. Target Field is known for its open-air design and its integration with the surrounding urban environment.

Target Field Station and surrounding buildings lit — *September 10, 2019* — Target Field Station in Minneapolis's North Loop is a multimodal transit hub next to Target Field, home of Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins. Opened in 2014, the station consolidates the METRO Blue and Green light rail lines, Northstar Commuter Rail, and Metro Transit bus connections in one facility. The illuminated station canopy appears between the historic Ford Center building and newer office development, placing the transit complex within one of the warehouse district blocks reshaped around the ballpark and rail corridor.

Target Field Northttar Train Station in Minneapolis — *May 17, 2018* — Target Field Station and Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are shown at night. The station serves as a transit hub for the Northstar Line and Metro Transit, connecting commuters and fans to downtown Minneapolis. Target Field, opened in 2010, is the home ballpark of the Minnesota Twins baseball team and is located in the city's North Loop neighborhood.

Target Field and Interstate 394 in Minneapolis — *May 17, 2018* — Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins, and Interstate 394 are shown at night in Downtown Minneapolis. Opened in 2010, Target Field is a significant outdoor baseball stadium located in the city's North Loop neighborhood. A multi-story parking ramp adjacent to the stadium provides essential vehicle access for events and the surrounding urban environment. Interstate 394, a major freeway completed in the late 1980s, facilitates commuter traffic, connecting western suburbs to the downtown core and supporting the accessibility of this urban district.

Downtown Minneapolis Skyline from the North — *May 14, 2017* — Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, is shown from the north with the central business district rising beyond Target Field and the warehouse district. Target Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins since 2010, anchors the foreground near Interstate 394 and the rail corridors that connect the North Loop to downtown. The skyline includes IDS Center, long the city’s tallest building, along with newer office and residential towers that have expanded westward around the ballpark area.

Green roof of the Target Center in Minneapolis — *November 2, 2013* — The green roof of the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis is prominently featured, with Target Field visible in the background. Completed as part of a major renovation between 2009 and 2011, the Target Center's extensive green roof helps manage stormwater runoff and reduce the urban heat island effect. The Target Center, which opened in 1990, serves as a multi-purpose arena for sports and entertainment events, including as home to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. Adjacent to it, Target Field opened in 2010 as the outdoor home of the Minnesota Twins baseball team, marking a return to open-air baseball in the city.

Target Field and Target Center 2013 — *September 6, 2013* — Target Field and Target Center are prominent sports and entertainment venues located in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Target Field, an open-air ballpark, opened in 2010 and serves as the home stadium for Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins. Adjacent to it, Target Center, an indoor arena, was completed in 1990 and hosts the National Basketball Association's Minnesota Timberwolves, as well as concerts and other large-scale events.

Rainy night at Target Field in Minneapolis — *October 30, 2009* — Target Field stadium lights illuminate a rainstorm in downtown Minneapolis in 2009. This image captures the stadium during its final stages of construction, a year before its official opening in 2010. Located in the North Loop neighborhood, Target Field serves as the outdoor home ballpark for the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball team.

Target Field

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