Target Field
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Minneapolis, MN · Minnesota Twins / MLB
Single-compartment bags up to 16"x16"x8" are allowed; backpacks, multi-compartment laptop bags, and duffel bags are not.
Allowed: purses, clutch purses, single-compartment tote bags, clear bags, drawstring bags, diaper bags, single-compartment soft-sided coolers, fanny packs, and bags containing medically necessary items. Prohibited bags may be stored free near Gate 6/Target Field Station. Evolv Express walk-through screening is used at all gates.
Exceptions: Medical bags, diaper bags exempt from the compartment/style restriction but not the size limit
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Strollers are permitted, with Guest Service Centers offering stroller drop-off/storage service; wagons are not addressed in official team materials.
The Access Guide lists 'stroller drop off/storage' among Guest Service Center offerings, confirming strollers are brought inside and can be stored. No official Twins statement addresses wagons.
Source: Access Guide for Guests with Disabilities (MLB.com/Twins, official) ↗Umbrellas are permitted inside Target Field but may not be opened/used in seating areas once the game has started.
Guidance exists to avoid obstructing other guests' views once play begins.
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Lawn chairs are prohibited, but stadium seat cushions without metal frames are permitted in bleacher seating.
Guests must supply their own stadium cushion. Blankets are not explicitly addressed in official team materials.
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗One sealed bottled water of 32 oz or less is permitted; flavored water and sports/performance drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, etc.) are not.
Guests may also bring empty plastic sport-type water bottles and fill them at fountains throughout the ballpark. Soft-sided single juice or milk containers for children are also allowed.
Exceptions: Liquids required for legitimate medical purposes are permitted
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Outside food is allowed into Target Field.
Hard-sided containers (Tupperware, hard-sided coolers, Thermoses) are not allowed. No outside food may be brought into any bar, restaurant, or suite area.
Exceptions: Not permitted in bars, restaurants, or suite areas
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Single-compartment soft-sided coolers 16"x16"x8" or smaller are allowed; hard-sided coolers of any size are prohibited.
Outside alcohol is not permitted into Target Field; flasks are explicitly listed as a prohibited item.
Alcohol may be purchased inside the ballpark; guests who appear 30 or younger must show ID (driver's license, state ID, Canadian license, military ID, or passport).
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Medical supply bags up to 16"x16"x8" are allowed, and liquids required for legitimate medical purposes may be brought in.
Multi-compartment backpacks used primarily as medical equipment/supply bags are permitted provided they meet the overall bag size restriction.
Private nursing/pumping accommodations are available in Nursing Rooms at the Guest Service Centers.
Guest Service Centers are located on the Main Concourse near Section 113 and on the Terrace Concourse near Section 204; family restrooms with changing tables are also available at multiple concourse locations.
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Wheelchairs and mobility devices are fully accommodated, with accessible seating on every level and wheelchair storage/assistance available.
Guest Services staff assist guests to/from seats; wheelchairs and walkers may be stored at Guest Service Centers and Concierge desks near Sections 113 and 204, the UnitedHealthcare Champions Club lobby, Thrivent Club, and Suite Level.
Source: Access Guide for Guests with Disabilities (MLB.com/Twins, official) ↗Service animals for guests with disabilities are permitted; general pets are not addressed as a standard admission item.
The official Access Guide confirms service animals are welcome and offers Guest Services accommodation. No official Twins policy statement was found permitting non-service pets at regular games.
Exceptions: Service animals
Source: Access Guide for Guests with Disabilities (MLB.com/Twins, official) ↗Still cameras are welcome, but tripods, monopods, and multi-compartment camera bags are not permitted.
Tripods and monopods are prohibited except for credentialed media. Commercial use of photography of the ballpark or players requires written permission from the team.
Exceptions: Credentialed media may use tripods/monopods
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Noise-making devices, air horns, and boom boxes are prohibited; handheld homemade signs/banners are welcomed under stated guidelines.
Banners/signs must be handheld (not mounted on poles/sticks), may not carry advertising or obscene/disparaging messages, must not cover scoreboards or existing signage, and must not block other guests' sightlines once the game starts.
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Target Field is an explicitly tobacco- and cannabis-free facility, despite Minnesota's legalization of recreational cannabis.
Cannabis use is banned anywhere within Target Field or its 'appurtenant areas,' including Target Plaza, the Promenade, and the adjacent 5th/7th Street sidewalks — a stricter stance than some other legal-state MLB venues.
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Firearms and knives with blades longer than 3 inches are prohibited, even for guests with valid conceal-and-carry permits.
The only exception is licensed public law enforcement officials, who must check in with law enforcement personnel at the gates and present valid credentials; firearms may not be stored in lockers outside Gate 6. Pocket/utility knives under 3-inch blades are allowed.
Exceptions: On-duty/credentialed law enforcement officers
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Target Field is a tobacco- and cannabis-free facility; vaporizer use of any sort is also prohibited.
The smoking/vaping/tobacco/cannabis ban applies to the ballpark itself, Target Plaza, the Promenade behind the ballpark, and the 5th and 7th Street sidewalks adjacent to Target Field. There is no re-entry to step outside to smoke or vape.
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Guests may not leave Target Field and re-enter once they have entered the facility.
Restated under the Smoking policy: 'There is no re-entry at Target Field,' meaning guests cannot step out to smoke/vape and return.
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Also prohibited: ball retrievers, balloons/inflatables, bats (except small souvenir bats), beach balls, boom boxes, brooms (except small whisk brooms), fireworks, Frisbees, laser pointers, and wooden sticks/rods.
Guests may surrender the item at the gate, leave and re-enter without it, or store it in a locker outside Gate 6 before entering; surrendered items are not returned.
Exceptions: Small whisk brooms and small souvenir bats permitted
Source: Target Field Information Guide (MLB.com/Twins, official A-Z guide) ↗Only 19 item types have been independently verified for Target Field so far.
Not yet verified for Target Field: E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Drones, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Target Field
What is the bag policy and size limit at Target Field?
Conditional. Single-compartment bags up to 16"x16"x8" are allowed; backpacks, multi-compartment laptop bags, and duffel bags are not. Allowed: purses, clutch purses, single-compartment tote bags, clear bags, drawstring bags, diaper bags, single-compartment soft-sided coolers, fanny packs, and bags containing medically necessary items. Prohibited bags may be stored free near Gate 6/Target Field Station. Evolv Express walk-through screening is used at all gates. Max size: 16" x 16" x 8", single compartment. Exceptions: Medical bags, diaper bags exempt from the compartment/style restriction but not the size limit
What is the water bottle policy at Target Field?
Conditional. One sealed bottled water of 32 oz or less is permitted; flavored water and sports/performance drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, etc.) are not. Guests may also bring empty plastic sport-type water bottles and fill them at fountains throughout the ballpark. Soft-sided single juice or milk containers for children are also allowed. Max quantity: 32 oz or less, sealed. Exceptions: Liquids required for legitimate medical purposes are permitted
What is the outside food policy at Target Field?
Allowed. Outside food is allowed into Target Field. Hard-sided containers (Tupperware, hard-sided coolers, Thermoses) are not allowed. No outside food may be brought into any bar, restaurant, or suite area. Exceptions: Not permitted in bars, restaurants, or suite areas
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Target Field?
Allowed. Medical supply bags up to 16"x16"x8" are allowed, and liquids required for legitimate medical purposes may be brought in. Multi-compartment backpacks used primarily as medical equipment/supply bags are permitted provided they meet the overall bag size restriction. Max size: 16" x 16" x 8".
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Target Field?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol is not permitted into Target Field; flasks are explicitly listed as a prohibited item. Alcohol may be purchased inside the ballpark; guests who appear 30 or younger must show ID (driver's license, state ID, Canadian license, military ID, or passport).
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Target Field?
Not Allowed. Target Field is an explicitly tobacco- and cannabis-free facility, despite Minnesota's legalization of recreational cannabis. Cannabis use is banned anywhere within Target Field or its 'appurtenant areas,' including Target Plaza, the Promenade, and the adjacent 5th/7th Street sidewalks — a stricter stance than some other legal-state MLB venues.
Are coolers allowed at Target Field?
Conditional. Single-compartment soft-sided coolers 16"x16"x8" or smaller are allowed; hard-sided coolers of any size are prohibited. Max size: 16" x 16" x 8", soft-sided/single compartment only.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Target Field?
Conditional. Strollers are permitted, with Guest Service Centers offering stroller drop-off/storage service; wagons are not addressed in official team materials. The Access Guide lists 'stroller drop off/storage' among Guest Service Center offerings, confirming strollers are brought inside and can be stored. No official Twins statement addresses wagons.
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Target Field?
Allowed. Private nursing/pumping accommodations are available in Nursing Rooms at the Guest Service Centers. Guest Service Centers are located on the Main Concourse near Section 113 and on the Terrace Concourse near Section 204; family restrooms with changing tables are also available at multiple concourse locations.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Target Field?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and mobility devices are fully accommodated, with accessible seating on every level and wheelchair storage/assistance available. Guest Services staff assist guests to/from seats; wheelchairs and walkers may be stored at Guest Service Centers and Concierge desks near Sections 113 and 204, the UnitedHealthcare Champions Club lobby, Thrivent Club, and Suite Level.
What is the camera policy at Target Field, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Still cameras are welcome, but tripods, monopods, and multi-compartment camera bags are not permitted. Tripods and monopods are prohibited except for credentialed media. Commercial use of photography of the ballpark or players requires written permission from the team. Exceptions: Credentialed media may use tripods/monopods
Are umbrellas allowed at Target Field?
Conditional. Umbrellas are permitted inside Target Field but may not be opened/used in seating areas once the game has started. Guidance exists to avoid obstructing other guests' views once play begins.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Target Field?
Conditional. Noise-making devices, air horns, and boom boxes are prohibited; handheld homemade signs/banners are welcomed under stated guidelines. Banners/signs must be handheld (not mounted on poles/sticks), may not carry advertising or obscene/disparaging messages, must not cover scoreboards or existing signage, and must not block other guests' sightlines once the game starts.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Target Field?
Conditional. Lawn chairs are prohibited, but stadium seat cushions without metal frames are permitted in bleacher seating. Guests must supply their own stadium cushion. Blankets are not explicitly addressed in official team materials.
What is the weapons policy at Target Field?
Not Allowed. Firearms and knives with blades longer than 3 inches are prohibited, even for guests with valid conceal-and-carry permits. The only exception is licensed public law enforcement officials, who must check in with law enforcement personnel at the gates and present valid credentials; firearms may not be stored in lockers outside Gate 6. Pocket/utility knives under 3-inch blades are allowed. Exceptions: On-duty/credentialed law enforcement officers
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Target Field, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Target Field is a tobacco- and cannabis-free facility; vaporizer use of any sort is also prohibited. The smoking/vaping/tobacco/cannabis ban applies to the ballpark itself, Target Plaza, the Promenade behind the ballpark, and the 5th and 7th Street sidewalks adjacent to Target Field. There is no re-entry to step outside to smoke or vape.
Are pets or service animals allowed at Target Field?
Conditional. Service animals for guests with disabilities are permitted; general pets are not addressed as a standard admission item. The official Access Guide confirms service animals are welcome and offers Guest Services accommodation. No official Twins policy statement was found permitting non-service pets at regular games. Exceptions: Service animals
Does Target Field allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Guests may not leave Target Field and re-enter once they have entered the facility. Restated under the Smoking policy: 'There is no re-entry at Target Field,' meaning guests cannot step out to smoke/vape and return.
What else should I know about Target Field's policies?
Not Allowed. Also prohibited: ball retrievers, balloons/inflatables, bats (except small souvenir bats), beach balls, boom boxes, brooms (except small whisk brooms), fireworks, Frisbees, laser pointers, and wooden sticks/rods. Guests may surrender the item at the gate, leave and re-enter without it, or store it in a locker outside Gate 6 before entering; surrendered items are not returned. Exceptions: Small whisk brooms and small souvenir bats permitted