Target Center

Looking for section numbers and the best seats by level? See the Target Center Seating Chart.

It is home to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What Target Center is and who plays there

Target Center is the downtown Minneapolis arena at 600 First Avenue North, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA and the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA, and a major Twin Cities stop for arena tours. It seats 18,798 for basketball and up to about 20,500 for concerts. For basketball, the best seats are the lower-level sidelines, sections 109–113 and 129–133; the best value is the center of the upper level, sections 209–213 and 229–233.

Unlike many arenas, Target Center has never changed its name: the Minneapolis-based retailer has held the naming rights since the building opened in October 1990, renewing them every few years. The city of Minneapolis has owned the arena since 1995. It sits across the street from Target Field and the First Avenue nightclub, in the Warehouse District.

Target Center seating chart: two levels around the court

Target Center is a two-level bowl with suites between the rings. Section numbers below are from the RateYourSeats section pages and a Timberwolves seating guide.

100 level (lower bowl)

The lower level wraps the court from section 101 into the high 130s. The sideline sections are 109–113 on one side and 129–133 on the other; the Timberwolves' bench sits in front of 132–133 and the visitors' bench in front of 129–130. Sideline sections run rows 1–4 near the floor, then A through Z. Facing the court, lower-numbered seats are on your right.

Floor and club seats

For Timberwolves games, the Backcourt Club takes rows A–H of sideline sections 110–112 and 130–132 and the first rows of several baseline sections. Courtside seats and Club TI seats are sold as separate premium products with their own access.

200 level (upper bowl)

The upper level runs 201–240. Sections go up to about 22 rows, lettered A through X, and you enter at row C. RateYourSeats notes that the first rows of the center upper sections sit only about ten feet above the last lower-level row, which keeps the upper level closer to the court than its number suggests.

Best seats for Timberwolves and Lynx games

The first ten or so rows of sections 110–112 and 130–132 are the premium view, with the whole court at eye level. Sitting behind the Wolves' bench in 132–133 adds the huddles and the substitution chatter; sitting across in 109–113 gives you both benches and the main broadcast angle of the floor.

Value upstairs

Center upper sections 209–213 and 229–233 are the smart budget pick. They look straight down the length of the court, the low rows are close to the lower bowl, and they cost far less than lower sideline seats. One caution from a RateYourSeats review: in section 231, a railing interrupts the view from rows F through H for seated fans, so rows A–E or row J and above are the better pick there.

Seats to think twice about

• Low rows behind the baskets: close, but the stanchion and the players under the basket block the far end.
• Upper corners and ends: the longest view in the building; fine for the atmosphere, poor for the game.
• The top rows of the 200 level: a long climb, with about 17 rows of stairs from the middle of the section.

Demand climbs for weekend games, playoff dates and visits from the league's biggest draws. The NBA season runs from October to April, and the WNBA season from May into September or October, so the arena has a home team nearly year-round.

Concerts, theater shows and capacity

Capacity by event

• Basketball: 18,798
• Hockey: 17,500
• Concerts: up to about 20,500
• U.S. Bank Theater: a curtained configuration for 2,500 to 7,500

For end-stage concerts, the floor straight back from the stage is the closest view, and the lower sideline sections closest to the stage give a raised look over the crowd. For the full production, choose a lower or upper section straight across from the stage rather than the back of the floor, where everyone in front stands. Avoid sections beside or behind the stage unless the show is in the round. The theater configuration closes off the upper reaches with a floor-to-ceiling curtain, so a smaller show can feel full and the seats on sale are the closer ones.

Skyways, light rail and parking

Target Center is one of the easier arenas in the country to reach without a car. The Blue and Green light rail lines stop at Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue, a block away, and rides within downtown fall in Metro Transit's Downtown Zone fare. SouthWest Transit runs a shuttle from Eden Prairie, Chanhassen and Chaska for events. Check Metro Transit for event schedules.

Parking

The arena counts nearly 25,000 spaces across 38 downtown lots and ramps. Ramps A and B, next to the arena, connect by skyway, the enclosed second-level walkway system, and the south skyway enters straight onto the 100-level concourse. That matters in a Minnesota winter: you can park and reach your seat without a coat. SpotHero is the arena's parking partner for reserving ahead, and rates vary by event. Ramps A and B are the right choice for anyone who needs an elevator.

Drop-off

The accessible drop-off and pickup is at 1st Avenue and 6th Street, through the Life Time lobby. On nights when the Twins are also playing across the street, traffic around the ramps is heavy, so leave extra time.

Bag size and entry rules

As of 2026, Target Center limits bags to 5 by 9 inches, about the size of a small wallet or clutch. Diaper bags and medical bags are allowed after a search. Backpacks, larger purses, laptops and laptop cases are not allowed, and there is no clear-bag requirement beyond the size limit.

• Re-entry: none, for any event, including to smoke.
• Payment: concessions and merchandise are cashless.
• Strollers: not allowed.
• Signs: nothing larger than 11 by 17 inches.
• Alcohol: sales end after the third quarter of basketball games.

Rules can change from season to season, so check the arena's policies and FAQ before you go.

Accessible seating

Designated accessible seating and wheelchair-accessible elevators serve all levels. ASL interpreters should be requested at least ten business days ahead.

A 1990 arena rebuilt from the inside

Timberwolves founders Marv Wolfenson and Harvey Ratner built the arena, which opened on October 13, 1990, at a cost of about 104 million dollars. The Minnesota North Stars were offered the building but did not move in, and the city bought it in 1995. All the original seats were replaced in 2004, when the lower bowl was reconfigured, and in 2009 the arena became the first with a green roof.

The biggest change came with a 140 million dollar renovation approved in April 2015 and finished in October 2017, funded by the city, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and AEG. It rebuilt the exterior, seats, technology and loading docks and extended the Wolves' lease to 2035. Highlights over the years include the 1994 NBA All-Star Game, the 2011 WNBA Finals, when the Lynx won the arena's first title by a home team, the 1995 and 2022 Women's Final Fours and the 2024 U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials. Target Center is the NBA's second-oldest arena, after Madison Square Garden.

Sources

• Wikipedia – Target Center
• Target Center – Arena policies and FAQ
• Target Center – Parking
• Target Center – Getting here
• RateYourSeats – Target Center section 111
• RateYourSeats – Target Center section 231
• Barry's Tickets – Timberwolves seating chart guide