Minnesota Twins Homestand Highlights: August 26-31
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tonight to wrap up a historic month of 20 home games with a two-team, six-game homestand through August 31. The Twins open the homestand tonight by welcoming the San Francisco Giants for their first-ever visit to Target Field (a three-game series through Sunday), before hosting Boston from Monday-Wednesday for the Red Sox’ lone scheduled trip to Minnesota this season.
Tickets Available
Tickets for the upcoming homestand, along with season, group and single-game tickets for the remainder of the Twins’ 2022 regular season home schedule at Target Field, are available for purchase via twinsbaseball.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS, or in-person at the Target Field Ticket Office. “Ballpark Access” tickets are available for as low as $9.
Daily Ticket Specials
Fans can find their ticket to savings every day of the August 26-31 homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials:
- CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North (All 6 games): Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi, courtesy of CUB and media partner Bally Sports North.
- “All You Can Eat” presented by Bally Sports North (Friday, August 26 vs. SF): Fans can enjoy unlimited access to ballpark favorites, courtesy of Bally Sports North, with an “All You Can Eat” Grandstand ticket (Sections 237-240).
- “Kids Day” presented by Gillette Children’s and Target (Sunday, August 28 vs. SF): Kids’ meals are half price – just $4! Postgame, kids are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases. Families can also enjoy all the fun of the Target Bullseye Fan Zone inside Gate 34.
- “Four Pack” presented by U.S. Bank (Monday-Wednesday, August 29-31 vs. BOS): U.S. Bank provides fans with all the items you need for a day or night at the ballpark – a U.S. Bank Home Run Porch View or Field Box ticket, along with a hot dog, Pepsi and chips.
- Student Discount (Monday-Wednesday, August 29-31 vs. BOS): The Twins’ popular student discount – $5 for any student – is available via mobile delivery; plus, students can download a free Metro Transit ride pass.
- Military Discount presented by Jack Daniel’s and Bally Sports North (Monday-Wednesday, August 29-31 vs. BOS): Active military members or veterans with a valid ID, plus up to three guests, receive half-price Diamond Box High or Home Plate View tickets. Available in advance at GovX.com or day of game at the Target Field Ticket Office.
A rundown of the Twins’ six-game homestand, including special festivities, gate giveaways and Theme Nights, follows.
Twins Gaming Dugout (All 6 games)
The Twins and Wisdom Gaming invite fans to visit the “Twins Gaming Dugout” in the Town Ball Tavern for an opportunity play a variety of esports games, including “MLB The Show 22,” “Minecraft,” “Rocket League” and more. Open to all fans with a ticket to that day’s game, from the time gates open to the conclusion of the contest, the Twins Gaming Dugout features 10 gaming stations available on a first-come, first-served basis. Winners of a daily “MLB The Show 22” tournament will be spotlighted on the main Target Field videoboard.
Twins’ AR Experience (All 6 games)
The Twins and Minneapolis-based ARound, a shared augmented reality platform, have partnered to bring the first-of-its-kind, shared AR experience to Target Field. Using the ARound app (available via iOS or Android here), fans can point their smartphone at the field to open up a universe of multi-user AR games such as Batter Up, Blockbuster and Fishing Frenzy – all designed to be played by interfacing with the physical ballpark and fellow fans in real time.
TWINS VS. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: TONIGHT-SUNDAY (3 GAMES)
Tonight – Friday, August 26 vs. San Francisco Giants (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
Marvel Super Heroes Night: Bring the thunder to Target Field! Fans who purchase this special theme night package receive a ticket to the game, along with an exclusive, Twins-themed Thor Bobblehead and a custom Marvel comic book.
Celebrating Community Partners: The Twins will honor the following during pregame ceremonies:
Project Success: For nearly 30 years, Project Success has been transforming thousands of students’ lives through a proven model of innovative experience learning. The Minneapolis-based nonprofit and Twins partner motivates and inspires each student in every school it serves to dream about their futures, helps them create a plan to get there, and gives them the tools and support they need to achieve their goals.
Education Heroes Presented by Morrie’s: The Twins are proud to celebrate 2022 Education Heroes Marisa Preiss (June 2022), a special education coach with St. Paul Public Schools who supports teachers, students and entire buildings while creating more equity, love and kindness; and Joe Creer (August 2022), a traffic and student supervisor at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in St. Louis Park who, as a tireless advocate for students, works with youth to meet them where they are and grow their capacity for social justice and racial equity.
Hennepin County Step to It Challenge: This annual competition, co-sponsored by Hennepin County, the Twins and the 25 communities of Hennepin County, promotes a sense of community and encourages people to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. More than 2,500 participants counted over 725 million steps during the four-week competition in 2022!
Friday Night Fireworks Presented by Securian Financial: The seventh and final in a summer-long series of Friday Night Fireworks presented by Securian Financial will be set to songs from Marvel movies.
Ticket Specials (2): Fans can take advantage of the following two ticket deals: “All You Can Eat” presented by Bally Sports North; and CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.
Saturday, August 27 vs. San Francisco Giants presented by Delta Air Lines (6:15 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)
FOX Saturday Baseball: Saturday’s middle game between the Twins and Giants will be a nationally-televised game as part of the FOX Saturday Baseball package.
Gate Giveaway – Byron Buxton Bobblehead presented by Delta Air Lines: The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a custom bobblehead of Twins All-Star centerfielder Byron Buxton, courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
Twins Radio Appreciation Day: The Twins will welcome more than 70 radio affiliates across the Treasure Island Baseball Network, while honoring the 11th annual John Gordon Radio Affiliate of the Year. As part of this celebration, the Twins Community Fund will donate a $5,000 grant to support the winning affiliate’s volunteer initiatives in baseball and softball organizations throughout the communities the station impacts.
Heart of Harmon: On the field, the late Harmon Killebrew was a baseball legend. Off the field, he was a champion for people with disabilities. His legacy of compassion lives on through the Harmon’s Heart of Baseball fundraising event, an annual day at Target Field created in 2012 to honor Harmon and to celebrate people of ALL abilities. Proceeds from the 2022 event will benefit West Metro Miracle Athletics, an adapted baseball league that plays on Harmon Killebrew Field at Bennett Family Park in Minnetonka; funds will be used to replace the surface in order to provide a safe environment for kids of all abilities to play baseball.
2022 Harmon’s Heart of Baseball Award: Harmon’s widow Nita Killebrew will join Harmon’s longtime Twins teammate and now fellow National Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Oliva in presenting Harmon’s Heart of Baseball Award to Frankie Lennander of Minneapolis. When Frankie was 18 months old, his parents were told he should be prepared to use a walker for the rest of his life; a true fighter, he started walking around the age of 3, later played baseball and basketball with West Metro Miracle Athletics, became an athlete who rides his adapted bike 20 miles in an outing, and – most importantly – inspires his teammates, friends and family to believe in themselves, sharpen their skills and make their own adventures.
Exit Giveaway – Tony Oliva Poster: Following the game, 5,000 copies of a limited-edition Tony Oliva poster created by artist Robert Blehert and provided by Wallace Carlson Printing will be handed out to those exiting through Gates 29 and 34.
Ticket Specials (1): Fans can take advantage of the following ticket deal: CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.
Sunday, August 28 vs. San Francisco Giants presented by Case IH (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)
Gate Giveaway – Toy Tractor presented by Case IH: The first 5,000 kids, 12-and-under, in attendance will receive a Toy Tractor, courtesy of Case IH.
Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target: Kids’ meals are half price – just $4! Postgame, kids are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases on the field. Families can also enjoy all the fun of the Target Bullseye Fan Zone inside Gate 34.
Faith Day in collaboration with PraiseLive: Postgame program, free with a ticket to that day’s game, will feature live worship music and player testimonials.
Ticket Specials (1): Fans can take advantage of the following ticket deal: CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.
TWINS VS. BOSTON RED SOX: MONDAY, AUGUST 29 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 (3 GAMES)
Monday, August 29 vs. Boston Red Sox (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- St. Paul Saints Night: Because fun is indeed good, the Twins and their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints, will celebrate baseball fans throughout the Twin Cities during pre- and in-game activities. Fans who purchase this special theme night package receive a ticket to the game, along with an exclusive, co-branded, reversible Twins/Saints jersey.
- The Strongest Force in the World: Thirty Minnesotans will be sworn into the U.S. Army during a special pregame ceremony. Major General Matthew Baker, Commanding General for the 88th Readiness Division (headquartered at Fort Snelling, Minn. and Fort McCoy, Wis.), will be in attendance.
- Ticket Specials (4): Fans can take advantage of the following four ticket deals: “Four Pack” presented by U.S. Bank; Student Discount; Military Discount presented by Jack Daniel’s and Bally Sports North; and CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.
Tuesday, August 30 vs. Boston Red Sox (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- St. Olaf College Night: All associated with St. Olaf are invited to join their fellow Oles at Target Field! Fans who purchase this special theme night package receive a ticket to the game, along with an exclusive, co-branded St. Olaf/Twins cap (a portion of each ticket sold through this theme night package will support the St. Olaf Alumni Association). The night will also include a ceremonial first pitch and more!
- Honoring Tom Barnard: Twin Cities broadcast legend and National Radio Hall of Fame inductee Tom Barnard, a fifty-year veteran of the local airwaves who has hosted KQRS’ morning show since 1986, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game. Barnard’s pitch will be caught by Twins Hall of Famer and frequent guest Kent Hrbek.
- Dollar-A-Dog Day: Fans can enjoy a hot dog for just $1 apiece at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands.
- Ticket Specials (4): Fans can take advantage of the following four ticket deals: “Four Pack” presented by U.S. Bank; Student Discount; Military Discount presented by Jack Daniel’s and Bally Sports North; and CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.
Wednesday, August 31 vs. Boston Red Sox (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Wine, Women & Baseball (SOLD OUT): This popular series returns for the fourth and final installment next Wednesday night. Fans who purchased this sold out, special theme night package receive access to an exclusive pregame hospitality event at Target Field, a ticket to the game and a Twins stainless steel stemless wine glass.
- Season Ticket Holder Appreciation: The second of four Twins Season Ticket Holder Appreciation games will feature a special ceremonial first pitch, a Twins Season Ticket Holder “Starting Lineup” recognized before the game and various in-game recognitions. Additionally, all Twins Season Ticket Holders and their partners will receive 40 percent off all food and beverage purchases made using the Twins Pay and/or Mobile Ordering features.
- Ticket Specials (4): Fans can take advantage of the following four ticket deals: “Four Pack” presented by U.S. Bank; Student Discount; Military Discount presented by Jack Daniel’s and Bally Sports North; and CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.