Target Center bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

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.

What items are banned at Target Center?

Aerosol cans. Apparel with explicit wording and/or graphics. Artificial noise makers. Audio recording devices. Backpacks. Balls. Camera cases. Cameras with detachable or interchangeable lenses (except at Timberwolves and Lynx games). Chemical irritants, including pepper spray. Coolers. Computers or laptops and electronic devices larger than a cell phone, including iPads and tablets. Drones. Fireworks. Flags. Glass or metal beverage containers. Helmets. Hockey or lacrosse sticks. Illegal drugs. Inflatable items. Laser pointers. Outside food or beverage. Pets of any kind, except service animals. Pocket knives. Purses larger than 5 inches by 9 inches. Signs larger than 11 inches by 17 inches or on sticks. Strollers. Suitcases. Tripods and monopods. Video cameras. Weapons of any kind.

Can you bring food or water into Target Center?

Outside food and beverage is not allowed into Target Center at any time.

Can you leave and come back in?

If a guest exits the building, re-entry will not be allowed for any reason.

Can you smoke at Target Center?

Target Center is a completely smoke-free facility.

Is Target Center cashless?

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.

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