Target Center
Target Center is a basketball arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA, Western Conference). It opened in 1990, making it 36 years old in 2026 and seats 18,798 for basketball. That makes it the 16th-largest arena in NBA.
Arena facts
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Home of
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Conference
- NBA · Western Conference · Northwest Division
- Opened
- 1990
- Capacity
- 18,798
- Also home to
- Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
- Size rank in NBA
- 16th of 30
Famous games at Target Center
- Feb. 13, 1994: The East won the NBA All-Star Game 127-118, with Scottie Pippen named MVP.
- May 19, 2004: On Kevin Garnett's birthday, the Timberwolves beat Sacramento 83-80 in Game 7 to reach the franchise's first conference finals.
- Oct. 14, 2015: The Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 69-52 in Game 5 to win the WNBA title on their home floor, with Sylvia Fowles named Finals MVP.
- April 3, 2022: South Carolina beat UConn 64-49 in the NCAA women's championship game before 18,304 fans.
Game night
Getting there. Metro Blue and Green Lines stop at Warehouse District/Hennepin Ave station; nearby transit centers serve many bus routes.
Parking. Shares public parking ramps with Target Field across the street.
Seating & views at Target Center
Target Center seats 18,798 for basketball in a lower bowl and an upper deck, with suites and clubs between. The main gate is on the skyway level, which opens onto the 100-level concourse. A 2004 overhaul replaced every seat, reworked the lower bowl and added nearly 1,500 seats, and a $140 million renovation finished in 2017 brought new seats, technology and a new exterior. The Grant Thornton Chairman's Club is the Timberwolves' top premium space.
Parking & tailgating at Target Center
The arena points fans to Ramps A, B and C and the Mayo Clinic Square Ramp, shared with Target Field across the street. Ramps A and B and the Mayo ramp link to the skyway, and the south skyway near Ramp A leads straight to the 100-level concourse. The arena suggests booking ahead on SpotHero. Metro Blue and Green light rail trains stop at Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue, about a block away.
Plan your trip to Target Center
Arenas near Target Center10
- 1D-IWilliams Arena — Minnesota Golden Gophers same city
- 2D-ILee and Penny Anderson Arena — St. Thomas Tommies 10 mi
- 3D-IFirst Bank and Trust Arena — South Dakota State Jackrabbits 177 mi
- 4D-IMcLeod Center — Northern Iowa Panthers 178 mi
- 5G LeagueSanford Pentagon — Sioux Falls Skyforce 197 mi
- 6D-IHilton Coliseum — Iowa State Cyclones 204 mi
- 7D-IScheels Center — North Dakota State Bison 213 mi
- 8D-IKnapp Center — Drake Bulldogs 231 mi
- 9D-IKohl Center — Wisconsin Badgers 234 mi
- 10G LeagueCasey's Center — Iowa Wolves 235 mi
Questions about Target Center
Where do the Minnesota Timberwolves play home games?
The Minnesota Timberwolves play at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How many people does Target Center hold?
Target Center seats 18,798 for basketball.
When did Target Center open?
Target Center opened in 1990.
Where do I park for games at Target Center?
Shares public parking ramps with Target Field across the street.
What other arenas are near Target Center?
Williams Arena is also in Minneapolis. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.