Minnesota Twins Homestand Highlights: July 21-26

Twins return to Target Field for six-game stay against Chicago White Sox and Seattle; Theme Nights, postgame fireworks, gate giveaways and more on tap for homestand

July 21st, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – After going 5-2 on their last roadtrip, the first-place Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tonight for their eighth homestand of the season, a six-game stay. The Twins first welcome American League Central division rival the Chicago White Sox for three games from tonight-Sunday, July 23. When the South Siders depart, Minnesota will host the Seattle Mariners for three games from Monday-Wednesday, July 24-26.

TICKETS AVAILABLE

Tickets for all six games of the Twins’ July 21-26 homestand can be purchased online via twins.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS, or in-person at the Target Field Ticket Office.

MINNESOTA TWINS ‘TICKET FINDER’

The brand-new, online Ticket Finder makes planning the next trip to Target Field fun and easy for all Twins fans! Whether needing a couple of seats for date night, a larger space for a company outing, or interested in multigame ticket plans, this easy-to-use tool guides fans through their needs and preferences to narrow down to their perfect ticket option.

FISH FOR HOMERS AT THE DOCK

The Overlook in rightfield at Target Field is now The Dock, your new favorite home run fishing destination, to watch Twins baseball and reel in home runs! Fans who purchase this exclusive ticket package – available at Friday-Sunday home games – includes a ticket in Sections 136, 137 or 138 and an exclusive t-shirt commemorating the Land of 10,000 Rakes.

GIVEAWAYS, THEME NIGHTS, KIDS DAYS, SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS AND FIREWORKS

The homestand features three gate giveaways (Back to School Backpack presented by Target on Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23; and Native American Heritage Night T-Shirt presented by the Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort & Casino on Tuesday, July 25), three Theme Nights (sold-out Country Night tonight, Friday, July 21; University of Minnesota Night on Saturday, July 22; sold-out SKOL Night on Monday, July 24; and South Dakota State University Night on Tuesday, July 25); one special celebration night (Native American Heritage Night on Tuesday, July 25); one Kids Day (Sunday, July 23); and one postgame fireworks show (tonight, Friday, July 21).

CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCHES

The slate of ceremonial first pitches for this homestand includes (subject to change):

  • Olympic gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee tonight (Friday, July 21)
  • Daktronics’ Brock Wallen tonight (Friday, July 21)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx host Joe Berry and University of Minnesota interim president Jeff Ettinger on Saturday, July 22
  • University of Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis on Sunday, July 23
  • Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson on Monday, July 24
  • Prairie Island Indian Community member 11-year-old Raymond Walker on Tuesday, July 25
  • Former South Dakota State University football head coach John Stiegelmeier on Tuesday, July 25

A complete rundown of the Twins’ six-game homestand, including special festivities, ticket deals and gate giveaways, follows:

TWINS VS. CHICAGO WHITE SOX: TONIGHT (FRIDAY, JULY 21) – SUNDAY, JULY 23 (3 GAMES)

Friday, July 21 vs. Chicago White Sox (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

  • Theme Night – Country Night (SOLD OUT): Fans who purchased this sold-out theme night package will receive a ticket to the game and an exclusive Twins-branded cowboy hat.
  • Riding High: Weather permitting, a mechanical bull will be available out at Gate 34, for fans to have a true honky-tonk time.
  • An Acrobatic Ceremonial First Pitch: Olympic gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, as part of Gymnastics Day at Target Field. Fans can catch Lee, Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and other Team USA gymnastics stars when Target Center hosts the U.S. Olympic trials for men’s and women’s gymnastics from June 27-30, 2024.
  • Ceremonial First Pitch – Daktronics: In recognition of the Twins’ partnership with Daktronics on the Scoreboard 2.0 project, a ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Brock Wallen, a senior project manager who has been with Daktronics for 20 years.
  • A Swab Can Save a Life: For Donate Life Day and to raise awareness of the need for organ and stem cell donations, Be The Match will have a booth inside Gate 34, where fans can swab to join the blood stem cell donor registry.
  • Friday Night Fireworks presented by Securian Financial: The Twins’ summer-long Friday Night Fireworks presented by Securian Financial returns, featuring a country music-themed show.

Saturday, July 22 vs. Chicago White Sox – Back to School Weekend presented by Target

(6:15 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)

  • Gate Giveaway – Back to School Backpack: The first 5,000 fans aged 12 and under will receive a Back to School Backpack presented by Target.
  • Backyard Baseball: On both Saturday and Sunday, Bullseye’s Backyard presented by Target will be set up inside Gate 34, featuring interactive activities including Big Catch, Run the Bases and a coloring mural to let kids of all ages leave their mark on Target Field. The activation also provides the opportunity for kids to print their own baseball cards, win ticket upgrades, get a custom screen-printed bag or bandanna and even the chance to be selected as the Target Ball Kid for a game.
  • University of Minnesota Night: All associated with the University of Minnesota are invited to join their fellow Golden Gophers for U of M Night. Fans who purchase this special theme night package receive a ticket to the game, plus an exclusive, co-branded U of M/Twins “M and North Star” cap (a portion of each ticket sold through this theme night package will support the U of M Alumni Association). The night also includes a pair of ceremonial first pitches thrown by proud Golden Gopher and Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx host Joe Berry, along with U of M interim president Jeff Ettinger.
  • A Horse of Course: Weather and field conditions permitting, one of the Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance and do a lap around the warning track prior to the game.
  • Nike RBI All-Star Recognition: The Twins will recognize the club’s 15U and 18U Nike RBI Baseball All-Star teams on the field prior to the game. The two teams competed in Chicago last weekend in the MLB Nike RBI Central Regional Tournament and will be honored for representing the Twins and the RBI program.
  • Special Olympics Recognition: The Twins will welcome several Special Olympics Minnesota participants to be recognized prior to the game: Rashawn Wilson, Jonathan Fredericks, Henry Hultberg, Elizabeth Miesen, Benjamin Scherber, Brenden Wamhoff, Tanya Hagen and Sarai Manjarrez-Villanueva. Additionally, participant Nash Tietz will sing the 7th Inning Stretch.

Sunday, July 23 vs. Chicago White Sox – Back to School Weekend presented by Target

(1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)

  • Gate Giveaway – Back to School Backpack: The first 5,000 fans aged 12 and under will receive a Back to School Backpack presented by Target.
  • Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target: Among the other special activities for Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target:
  • Thanks to Gillette Children’s and Target, kids’ meals are half price – just $4 – at Hennepin Grille (Section 311) and Taste of Twins Territory (Section 124).
  • A member of the T.C. Sluggers Kids Club will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
  • Nine lucky kids will take the field with the Twins before the top of the first inning as part of the Perkins Kids Starting Lineup.
  • Bullseye’s Backyard presented by Target will be set up inside Gate 34, featuring interactive activities including Big Catch, Run the Bases and a coloring mural to let kids of all ages leave their mark on Target Field. The activation also provides the opportunity for kids to print their own baseball cards, win ticket upgrades, get a custom screen-printed bag or bandanna and even the chance to be selected as the Target Ball Kid for a game.
  • Postgame, kids can run the bases courtesy of Gillette Children’s and Target.
  • Quarterback First Pitch: University of Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

TWINS VS. SEATTLE MARINERS: MONDAY, JULY 24 – WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 (3 GAMES)

Monday, July 24 vs. Seattle Mariners (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

  • SKOL Night (SOLD OUT): Celebrate #OneMN with the Twins and Minnesota Vikings on SKOL Night! Fans who purchased this sold-out theme night package will receive a ticket to the game and an exclusive co-branded Twins/Vikings jersey. Additional SKOL Night activations include:
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, as part of the SKOL Night festivities.
  • SKOL Line and Vikings Cheerleaders: Vikings home game staples the SKOL Line and the Vikings cheerleaders will perform inside Gate 34 and on the field prior to the game.
  • Twins Recognize Twins: A special on-field ceremony will recognize the Rolling Twins wheelchair softball team, as they get ready to head to the Wheelchair Softball World Series in Chicago in August. The Rolling Twins team is part of a longstanding partnership between the Minnesota Twins and the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute.

Tuesday, July 25 vs. Seattle Mariners presented by the Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort & Casino (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

  • Native American Heritage Night: Activities for Native American Heritage Night presented by the Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort & Casino include:
  • Gate Giveaway – Native American Heritage Night T-Shirt: The first 5,000 fans through the gates on Tuesday night will receive a specially-designed Native American Heritage Night T-Shirt presented by the Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort & Casino.
  • Dance/Drum Performance – Schneiderman’s Lawn/Pregame On-Field: The night will begin with a special dance/drum performance featuring members of the Prairie Island Indian Community on Schneiderman’s Lawn inside Gate 34 starting at 5:30 p.m. A second performance will take place on the field, as part of the pregame festivities.
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by 11-year-old Prairie Island Indian Community member Raymond Walker.
  • Check Presentation: Prairie Island Indian Community President Johnny Johnson will present the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center with a $5,000 check in honor of the center’s work to improve and empower the lives of native women.
  • Flag Raiser: The Prairie Island Indian Community Flag will be raised under the Twins Territory flag in rightfield, by community member Tishena Cree-Caballero.
  • National Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner will be sung by award-winning singer and actress Tasha Campbell, a member of the Prairie Island Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
  • South Dakota State University Night: All associated with South Dakota State University are invited to join their fellow Jackrabbits for SDSU Night. Fans who purchase this special theme night package receive a ticket to the game, plus an exclusive, co-branded SDSU/Twins “M and North Star” cap (a portion of each ticket sold through this theme night package will support the SDSU Alumni Association). The night also includes a ceremonial first pitch by recently-retired head football coach John Stiegelmeier, who helmed the Jackrabbits for 26 years and led the team to its first FCS National Championship in January before retiring.
  • The defending national champion Jackrabbits football team will take on Drake University at Target Field on Saturday, September 16. Tickets for the game are available and can be purchased here.

Wednesday, July 26 vs. Seattle Mariners presented by Kelloggs (12:10 p.m.; gates open at 10:30 a.m.)

  • Education Heroes: The Twins and Morrie’s Auto Group are proud to celebrate three education heroes who have gone above and beyond to support children in their education while advancing social equity. The honorees, who were nominated by fans, are: Luis Estrada, a fourth grade teacher at Park Terrance Elementary; Megan Sabrowsky, a second grade teacher at Kenyon Wanamingo Elementary; and Sarah Lagerquist, a chemistry teacher at Wayzata High School.

DAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONS

Fans can find their ticket to savings throughout the six-game homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials and Ballpark Activations:

  • Meal Deal presented by U.S. Bank (July 24-26): Get everything you need for a day at the ballpark – hot dog, pop and chips, plus a Home Run Porch View or Field Box ticket.
  • Student Discount (July 3-5): Ballpark Access tickets are just $5 for students. Tickets are available via mobile delivery; plus, students can download a free Metro Transit ride pass.
  • Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology and Bally Sports North (July 24-26): 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.
  • Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (July 26): Fans 55-and-better receive a $5 discount on Field Box, Treasure Island Cove and Left Field Bleacher tickets.
  • “The Dock” Ticket Package (July 21-23): Cast your line and reel in home runs in The Dock (formerly The Overlook). Every Friday-Sunday home game, this special ticket package includes a ticket in The Dock – sections 136, 137 and 138 – and an exclusive t-shirt commemorating the Land of 10,000 Rakes.
  • “All You Can Eat” presented by Bally Sports North (July 21): Enjoy unlimited access to ballpark favorites, courtesy of Bally Sports North, with a designated “All You Can Eat” Grandstand ticket.
  • CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North (Every game): Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi, courtesy of CUB and media partner Bally Sports North.
  • “All-Inclusive” Legends Landing (Every game): Tickets in Sections U and V of Target Field’s second level (adjacent to the franchise’s 10 retired numbers) include limitless ballpark fare, such as hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, popcorn, pop, water, juice and milk.
  • Dollar-A-Dog Day (July 25): Every Tuesday, hot dogs are just $1 at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands.
  • Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target (July 23): Kids’ meals are half price – just $4! Postgame, kids are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases.