Walking toward the Target Center in Minneapolis, passing the Kirby Puckett statue outside the arena.

Ratings at a glance

Atmosphere & Vibes4.8
Transportation4.4
Walkability4.4
Seat Comfort4.1
Sightlines & View3.9
Food & Concessions3.8

Games we attended

Minnesota Lynx logo
Minnesota LynxWNBA · 1 game
Minnesota Timberwolves logo
Minnesota TimberwolvesNBA · 1 game

Where We Stayed

May 2024

Four Seasons Minneapolis hotel

Hotel Stay

Four Seasons Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN3 nights
4.3 / 5 • Great
Read our review →

The Bottom Line

The Verdict

The Target Center delivered incredible Western Conference Finals energy! Navigating the arena & finding our comfortable seats was top-notch, exactly what we needed for a packed playoff game. Our view from Section 215, Row G had a railing obstruction, a clear negative given the high ticket cost. Food variety also left us wanting more. But for the electrifying atmosphere, Target Center was worth every penny. We'd go back.

What We Loved

  • Western Conference Finals energy delivered! Loud, hyped, and memorable crowd.
  • Getting to the arena and navigating it was smooth and well-organized.
  • Despite the view issue, the seating itself was decently comfortable for a packed playoff game.
  • Able to snag last-minute tickets for a huge playoff matchup, stressful, but a win!

What We Didn't Like

  • Section 215, Row G had a railing obstruction, definitely not ideal at that price. Would recommend lower rows like D or better in that section.
  • Could use more variety or standout local vendors.
  • High Ticket Cost ($465 for 2): Even for a conference finals game, this was a premium. Some fans might not see the value if the view isn’t great.

View from our seats

What the court looked like from where we sat.

Watch our visit

Watch on Instagram ↗

Game day in Minneapolis

Hotels and food we’ve reviewed near the arena.