Stadiums / Target Center
Target Center
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Minneapolis
Stadium information
- Type
- arena
- Capacity
- 19,356
- Opened
- 1990
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Hardwood
- League
- NBA
- Sports
- Basketball
- Categories
- sport_basketball
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Minneapolis
- Nicknames
- Target Center
Downtown Minneapolis arena hosting NBA, WNBA, and entertainment events.
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Home team history
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Minnesota Timberwolves
1990-present · NBA
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Minnesota Lynx
1990-present · WNBA
Features · Architecture
Northern Sports
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Reflects the region's passion for sports.
Target Center Plaza
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The outdoor areas create fan gathering spaces.
Twin Cities Sports District
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Part of Minnesota's professional sports landscape.
Twin Cities Sports Hub
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects the Lynx with Minnesota's professional teams.
Urban Basketball Venue
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects basketball with Minneapolis culture.
Features · History
2011 WNBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the first championship.
2013 WNBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the dynasty era.
2015 WNBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the third title.
2017 WNBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the fourth championship.
Jimmy Butler
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Recognizes the team's playoff run.
Kevin Garnett
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the greatest player in franchise history.
Kevin Love
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Highlights the franchise's rebuilding years.
Lynx Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates one of the WNBA's most successful franchises.
Maya Moore
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise icon.
Minnesota Timberwolves Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise legends.
Seimone Augustus
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the championship star.
Timberwolves Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Wolves History Timeline
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases franchise development.
Features · Experience
Crunch the Wolf
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Four-Time Champion
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Minnesota's dynasty.
Howl
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The fan identity experience.
Lynx Nation
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The passionate fan community.
Lynx Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Minnesota Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines WNBA basketball with the state's sports culture.
Minnesota Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with Midwest sports culture.
Minnesota Lynx Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Minnesota Timberwolves Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Prowl the Lynx
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Wolves Den Fan Culture
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The passionate Minnesota basketball community.
Wolves Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Traditions
Howl Together Iconic Must experience
Rituals · Throughout the arena, gameday
Before tipoff and after big plays, Target Center fills with synchronized wolf howls from fans and arena effects.
Crunch's High-Flying Dunks Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
Mascot Crunch performs trampoline dunks, comedy routines, and fan interaction throughout every home game.
Wolves Back Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
"Wolves Back" has become a rallying cry celebrating the franchise's return to contention, featured throughout the arena.
Aurora Light Show Iconic Must experience
Introductions · Throughout the arena, gameday
Player introductions feature dramatic blue-and-green lighting inspired by the Northern Lights.
Blue & Green Out Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
Target Center becomes a sea of Wolves blue and green during rivalry games and the playoffs.
Lynx Nation
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Lynx Nation is one of the WNBA's strongest fan communities, built around passionate supporters and championship-era loyalty.
The 612 Pride
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The team embraces Minneapolis culture through local pride, community events, and fan engagement.
Lynx Den
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The home crowd creates a loud, supportive atmosphere through chants and themed game nights.
Wolves & Lynx Basketball Culture
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
The franchise benefits from Minnesota's strong basketball community and regional support.
History & timeline
2004 Playoff Run History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, 2004 playoff wing
2004 playoff run history — Garnett, Cassell, Sprewell, and the WCF that shook the NBA.
Anthony Edwards Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Edwards gallery
Anthony Edwards era — Ant-Man and the modern Wolves resurgence in Minneapolis.
Flip Saunders Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Saunders gallery
Flip Saunders — the coach who guided Minnesota to the 2004 Western Conference Finals.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from 1989 expansion to the Ant-Man era and beyond.
Greatest Timberwolves Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Timberwolves history — from KG's MVP to Ant's arrival.
Karl-Anthony Towns Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Towns gallery
Karl-Anthony Towns era — Rookie of the Year and franchise cornerstone in Minneapolis.
Kevin Garnett Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, KG gallery
Kevin Garnett — MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and the greatest Timberwolf ever.
Minneapolis Basketball Culture Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Minneapolis culture wing
Minneapolis basketball culture — downtown hoops and one of the NBA's rising fanbases.
Minnesota Basketball History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Minnesota basketball wing
Minnesota basketball history — from the Metrodome years to Target Center dominance.
Modern Resurgence Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, resurgence wing
Modern resurgence era — Edwards, Towns, and a new chapter of Wolves basketball.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff exhibit
Playoff history — 2004, modern runs, and every spring when Wolves Back believes.
Sam Cassell Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Cassell gallery
Sam Cassell — Big Sam and clutch veteran of the 2004 Western Conference Finals run.
Western Conference Finals Appearances Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, WCF exhibit
Western Conference Finals appearances — the 2004 run that made Target Center legendary.
Wolves Legends Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, legends wing
Wolves legends — every franchise icon from the Big Ticket to Ant-Man.
Wolves vs Lakers Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Wolves vs Lakers rivalry — NBA royalty visiting one of the league's loudest buildings.
Wolves vs Nuggets Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Wolves vs Nuggets rivalry — Northwest Division battles in Minneapolis and Denver.
Kevin Love Era Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Love gallery
Kevin Love era — double-double machine and All-Star before his Cleveland chapter.
NBA Expansion History Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, expansion exhibit
1989 NBA expansion history — the Timberwolves arrive and Minnesota gets the NBA back.
Target Center Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, arena history wing
Target Center legacy — downtown Minneapolis home of Timberwolves basketball since 1990.
Entertainment
Crunch Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Crunch — the beloved Timberwolves mascot and symbol of Wolves Back on gameday.
Party Up Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Live Performance · Throughout the arena, after Wolves scores
Party Up celebrations — the Timberwolves anthem blasting after Wolves buckets.
Ant-Man Intro Videos Iconic Must experience
Video Board Feature · Video board, pregame and introductions
Ant-Man intro videos — hype building before Anthony Edwards takes the floor.
Wolves Dance Team Iconic
Live Performance · Court level and concourse, gameday
Wolves dance team performances energizing Target Center between quarters.
Halftime Entertainment Iconic
Live Performance · Court level, halftime
Halftime entertainment at Target Center — music, performances, and Wolves pride.
Community Nights Iconic
Special Event · Target Center and plaza, special events
Community nights celebrating Minneapolis and Minnesota basketball culture.
Pregame Plaza Events Must experience
Fan Festival · Arena plaza, pregame
Pregame plaza events outside Target Center before tipoff.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Timberwolves season at Target Center.
Experiences
Ant-Man Mania Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Target Center, Edwards gameday
Experience Ant-Man mania — Anthony Edwards and the modern Wolves resurgence live.
Ant-Man MVP Chants Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, Edwards gameday
Experience Ant-Man MVP chants when Anthony Edwards takes the floor at Target Center.
Concert at Target Center Iconic Must experience
Concert · Target Center, special events
Attend a major concert at Target Center — Minneapolis entertainment beyond Wolves gamedays.
Defense Chants Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, defensive stands
Experience defense chants rolling through Target Center when the Wolves lock in on D.
Downtown Minneapolis Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Downtown Minneapolis, pregame
Explore downtown Minneapolis before the game — Nicollet Mall, First Avenue, and gameday energy.
Kevin Garnett Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Target Center, KG tribute game
Attend a Kevin Garnett tribute night — honoring the Big Ticket at Target Center.
Minnesota Basketball Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Target Center and Minneapolis, gameday
Experience Minnesota basketball culture — Twin Cities fandom and Wolves Back pride.
One of the NBA's Loudest Playoff Crowds Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, playoff gameday
Experience one of the NBA's loudest playoff crowds — Target Center at full voice.
Playoff Atmosphere Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, postseason
Experience playoff atmosphere — one of the loudest arenas in the NBA during April runs.
Target Center Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, Target Center
Your first time walking into Target Center — Wolves Back, Crunch, and Minneapolis pride.
Target Center Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Target Center tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Target Center tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and court.
Timberwolves Player Introductions Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, pregame
Experience Timberwolves player introductions — lights down and Target Center at full hype.
Western Conference Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Target Center, Western Conference Finals
Western Conference Finals at Target Center — the pinnacle of Wolves basketball.
White Out Crowd Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, playoff gameday
Experience a White Out crowd — the entire arena dressed in white for the playoffs.
Wolves Back Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Experience Wolves Back — the chant that defines Timberwolves fandom at Target Center.
Wolves Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Tour the Wolves Hall of Fame and honor every immortal from Garnett to Edwards.
Wolves Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Wolves wins
Stay through a Wolves victory celebration — Party Up and Wolves Back at full voice.
Wolves vs Bucks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Target Center, Wolves vs Bucks
Central Division rivalry when Milwaukee visits Target Center.
Wolves vs Lakers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Target Center, Wolves vs Lakers
Lakers rivalry when Los Angeles visits Target Center — NBA royalty in Minneapolis.
Wolves vs Nuggets Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Target Center, Wolves vs Nuggets
Northwest Division rivalry when Denver visits Target Center.
Wolves vs Thunder Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Target Center, Wolves vs Thunder
Western Conference rivalry when Oklahoma City visits Target Center.
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