Target Center guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Target Center holds up to 18,798 fans and is home to Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

40 home games left, starting Sun Oct 25, 2026. Times are local (Central).

When do the doors open at Target Center?

About 1 hour before tipoff for the general public for most Timberwolves games. Target Center Members can enter 1.5 hours before tipoff, and 2 hours before on specially designated games. Each event's page on targetcenter.com lists the exact doors-open time. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Target Center encourages guests to travel light; there is no bag check available. Permitted bags, including small wallets and clutches, must be 5 inches by 9 inches or smaller, and diaper bags and medical bags are allowed subject to search upon entry. Backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags, suitcases and coolers are prohibited. All bags are subject to search. Bag policy.
• Payment: Target Center is fully cashless. All concession, ticketing and merchandise stands accept only card or mobile payment such as Apple Pay and Google Pay; the box office does not accept Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash.
• Getting there: Target Center is a block from the Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station served by the Metro Blue and Green light rail lines, and near Ramp A/7th St. Transit Center and Ramp B/5th St. Transit Center bus hubs. Guests can reach Target Center on the Downtown Zone fare; current schedules are available via Metro Transit. Parking and transit.
• Food: Outside food and beverage is not allowed into Target Center at any time.

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