Target Center

Images of Target Center in Minneapolis, MN: green roof, adjacent Target Field and 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials

Target Center — Minneapolis, MN

This photo set documents the Target Center and adjacent downtown blocks in Minneapolis, MN, including aerial and street-level views. Images show the arena's planted green roof and Target Field across the corridor. Several photographs record the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials held at the Target Center, including exterior signage reading "GYMNASTICS CITY USA" and crowds outside the venue. The collection presents arena facilities, nearby stadium context, and public activity tied to the national sporting event.
Pedestrians gather outside the Target Center in Minneapolis during the US Gymnastics Olympic Trials. A skybridge above the street displays "GYMNASTICS CITY USA" and images of gymnasts.
June 30, 2024 — Pedestrians gather outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis during the US Gymnastics Olympic Trials. A skybridge above the street displays "GYMNASTICS CITY USA" and images of gymnasts. The event, held at the Target Center, served as a qualifying competition for the Olympic Games. The surrounding urban environment was temporarily transformed with tents and signage to accommodate the influx of athletes and spectators for this significant national sporting event.
Fans enter the Target Center during Olympic Trials
June 30, 2024 — A crowd gathers outside the Target Center in Minneapolis for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, hosts a variety of sporting events, concerts, and other public gatherings in downtown Minneapolis. These trials are a crucial event for athletes seeking to qualify for the Olympic Games, representing a significant moment in their careers and for national sports. The presence of a large crowd indicates strong public interest in the athletes and the upcoming Olympic competition.
Target Center at night during gymnastic trials
June 26, 2024 — The Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Gymnastics Trials from June 27-30, 2024. This event determined the athletes who would represent the United States at the Olympic Games. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, is a significant venue for sporting events and concerts in the Minneapolis metropolitan area. Its construction was completed in 1990, and it has since undergone renovations to maintain its status as a premier entertainment facility.
Team USA Olympic Trials in Downtown Minneapolis 2024
June 26, 2024 — Downtown Minneapolis was transformed into "Gymnastics City USA" for the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in June 2024. The event, held at the Target Center, brought athletes and spectators to the city's core, highlighting Minneapolis's capacity to host major national sporting events. The Olympic rings installation and illuminated signage created a festive atmosphere, drawing attention to the city's role in supporting Team USA's journey to the Olympics.
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.

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