MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – With single-game tickets for the remaining 2021 home schedule set to go on-sale at noon CT tomorrow (Thursday, May 20) via twinsbaseball.com and the MLB Ballpark app, and with Target Field returning to up to 80 percent capacity in June and full, 100 percent capacity beginning in July, the Minnesota Twins today unveiled the club’s special events and promotions schedule, along with the return of special ticket programs. Additionally, the Twins announced that, beginning May 24, single-compartment bags (maximum size of 16”x16”x8”) and outside food (except sunflower seeds) will again be allowed into Target Field (specifics on page two); however, to expedite entry into the ballpark, it is recommended for guests to come without bags whenever possible.

The Twins’ planned 2021 theme nights will be announced at a later date.

2021 Special Events and Promotions Highlights

The return of promotional giveaways and special events at Target Field begins with every home date in June and continues with a total of 38 such games over the Twins’ final 52 scheduled home contests of the 2021 regular season (including at least one during each home weekend series from June through September). Among the highlights:

• June-a-Palooza: After having a closed 2020 season and reduced capacity with added restrictions at the beginning of the 2021 campaign, the Twins will celebrate the start of summer with a giveaway at each of the club’s 12 scheduled home games in June.
• 1991 World Series Champions 30**th** Anniversary Celebration: On this, the 30th anniversary of the best Fall Classic ever played, the Twins will honor their iconic 1991 World Series Champions with an on-field celebration prior to the Saturday, August 14 game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
• Twins Hall of Fame Weekend: A year after his election, 2006 American League MVP Justin Morneau will finally become the 34th inductee into the Twins Hall of Fame on September 25 (vs. Toronto), while the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Morneau Hall of Fame Bobblehead presented by the Sheboygan Sausage Company. Also, the first 5,000 fans in attendance on September 28 (vs. Detroit) will get a Morneau Hall of Fame Collectors’ Pin.
• Fan Appreciation Weekend and Kids Appreciation Day: The final home weekend of the 2021 regular season occurs September 23-26 as the Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. The first 20,000 fans through the gates for both Fan Appreciation Weekend games presented by Caribou Coffee (September 23 and 24) will receive a Twins Stocking Cap; on Kids Appreciation Day presented by Target (September 26), the first 5,000 children 12-and-under in attendance will receive a T.C. Kids Mug.
• Bobbleheads: The Twins are offering a pair of stand-alone bobbleheads (separate from Twins Hall of Fame Weekend) that were originally scheduled for the 2020 season. The first, presented by Pentair, portrays “The Bringer of Rain” – third baseman Josh Donaldson in his uniform #24 from his debut Twins campaign (July 23 vs. Los Angeles-AL; first 10,000 fans). The second is a unique statuette, presented by Delta Air Lines (originally scheduled for 2020), honoring the five members of the 2019 Twins’ record-setting “Bomba Squad” to reach 30 home runs (this “Bomba Club” was also a single-season MLB standard): Nelson Cruz, Mitch Garver, Max Kepler, Miguel Sanó and Eddie Rosario (July 10 vs. Detroit; first 10,000 fans).
• Clothing and Apparel: Clothing favorites, along with new items, are on the docket, including a Corduroy Twins Bomber Cap presented by Pepsi (June 8 vs. New York-AL; first 5,000 fans); a Josh Donaldson “Bringer of Rain” Umbrella Hat (June 11 vs. Houston; first 5,000 fans); a Baby Blue Twins Replica Jersey presented by Mauer Auto Group (July 9 vs. Detroit; first 10,000 fans); and a Twins T-Shirt presented by Pioneer (August 28 vs. Milwaukee; first 10,000 fans).
• For the Kids: Younger Twins fans are sure to enjoy the T.C. Build-a-Bear presented by U.S. Bank (August 15 vs. Tampa Bay; first 5,000 kids 12-and-under); T.C. Back to School Bag presented by Target (July 24 and 25 vs. Los Angeles-AL; first 5,000 kids 12-and-under); Case IH Tractor Toy presented by Case IH (August 29 vs. Milwaukee; first 5,000 kids 12-and-under); and Kids Appreciation Day presented by Target (September 26 vs. Toronto).
• Celebrations: The Twins are again recognizing several groups and communities, including Pride Night presented by Target (July 6 vs. Chicago-AL; those who purchase this Theme Night package, available at a later date, will receive a customizable Twins/Pride Night jersey with their personal pronoun of choice); Celebrate Diversity Day presented Prairie Island Indian Community (July 22 vs. Los Angeles-AL; first 10,000 fans will receive a Celebrate Diversity Day T-Shirt presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino) and Native American Heritage Celebration presented by Prairie Island Indian Community (August 9 vs. Chicago-AL). Additionally, the Twins will hold a special Negro Leagues Celebration (August 27 vs. Milwaukee; first 10,000 fans receive a St. Paul Gophers short bill cap); Dominican Republic Day presented by Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism (August 31 vs. Chicago-NL); Lee County Day presented by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (September 10 vs. Kansas City) and Armed Forces Appreciation Day presented by Thomson Reuters (September 12 vs. Kansas City).
• Remembrances: The Twins will pay special tribute to former bench coach Mike Bell, who passed away during Spring Training following a bout with cancer, when the Cincinnati Reds – managed by Mike’s brother, David Bell – come to Target Field on June 21. Later in the season, the Twins and Kansas City Royals will join all of Major League Baseball in remembering the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 by honoring those whose lives were lost or affected on that tragic day.

The Twins’ full 2021 special events and promotions schedule, as of May 19, follows.

2021 Special Ticket Programs

The Twins are also reintroducing a wide array of daily ticket programs for the remainder or the 2021 campaign; highlights are below, while full details follow.

• Daily programs beginning in June (with 80 percent capacity): Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (Monday-Thursday day games); Military Discount presented by Bally Sports North (Monday-Thursday, beginning in mid- to late-June); Dollar-A-Dog Day (Wednesdays since May); U.S. Bank Meal Deal (Thursdays); Friday Night Fireworks presented by Securian Financial (Friday nights from June-August); and Cub Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North (every game).
• Daily programs beginning in July (with 100 percent capacity): Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare (Sundays); All You Can Eat presented by Bally Sports North (Monday and Tuesday night games); and Student Day presented by Rasmussen University (Wednesdays).

Target Field Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

There are no longer physical distancing requirements at Target Field. All guests at Target Field are strongly encouraged, but not required, to wear face coverings while in the ballpark’s outdoor spaces, except when actively eating or drinking. Per current City of Minneapolis ordinance, face coverings remain mandated while in the ballpark’s indoor dining, bar and retail areas, unless actively eating or drinking. Capacity limits for Target Field’s indoor dining and bar areas will be lifted beginning May 28.

Beginning May 24, outside food (except sunflower seeds, which remain prohibited) and single-compartment bags (maximum size of 16”x16”x8”) are again allowed into Target Field (these include purses, clutch purses, single-compartment tote bags, clear bags, drawstring bags, diaper bags, single-compartment, soft-sided coolers and medically-necessary items). Backpacks, multi-compartment laptop bags, duffel bags or any bags over the size requirement are not allowed into the ballpark. To expedite entry into Target Field, the Twins recommend that guests come without bags whenever possible.

The Twins’ extensive cleaning, disinfecting and sanitization measures will continue throughout the season, as will the ability to pre-reserve preferred, discounted game day parking in Ramps A & B and the Hawthorne Ramp. For the most up-do-date information on Target Field health and safety policies and procedures, which will continue evolving to meet current public health guidelines, please visit twinsbaseball.com/playitsafe.

2021 TWINS SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE (AS OF MAY 19)

**DATE                                   EVENT/GIVEAWAY                                                  PRESENTED BY ELIGIBLE                                                                                                                                                                                         **

June 8 vs. NYY                      Corduroy Twins Bomber Cap                                       Pepsi                                                         1st 5,000 fans

June 9 vs. NYY                      Reusable Twins Tote                                                     MLB Network                                           1st 5,000 fans

June 10 vs. NYY                    Twins Helmet Water Bottle                                           Pentair                                                      1st 5,000 fans

June 11 vs. HOU                   Josh Donaldson “Bringer of Rain” Umbrella Hat                                                                             1st 5,000 fans

June 12 vs. HOU                   Reusable Twins Tote                                                     MLB Network                                           1st 5,000 fans

June 13 vs. HOU                   Reusable Twins Tote                                                     MLB Network                                           1st 5,000 fans

June 21 vs. CIN                     Mike Bell Tribute Night

June 21                                 Reusable Twins Tote                                                     MLB Network                                           1st 5,000 fans

June 22 vs. CIN                     Knit Can Koozie                                                              Budweiser                                                1st 5,000 fans 21+

June 24 vs. CLE                    Reusable Twins Tote                                                     MLB Network                                           1st 5,000 fans

June 25 vs. CLE                    Knit Can Koozie                                                              Budweiser                                                1st 5,000 fans 21+

June 26 vs. CLE                    Reusable Twins Tote                                                     MLB Network                                           1st 5,000 fans

June 27 vs. CLE                    Reusable Twins Tote                                                     MLB Network                                           1st 5,000 fans

July 6 vs. CWS                      Pride Night**                                                                  Target Theme Night Package

July 9 vs. DET                       Baby Blue Replica Twins Jersey                                    Mauer Auto Group                                   1st 10,000 fans (Adult M/XL)

July 10 vs. DET                     30-HR “Bomba Club” Bobblehead                                Delta Air Lines                                         1st 10,000 fans

July 11 vs. DET                     Twins Photo Magnet Schedule                                      Star Tribune                                             1st 10,000 fans

July 22 vs. LAA                     Celebrate Diversity Day                                                 Prairie Island Indian Community

July 22                                  Celebrate Diversity Day T-Shirt                                    Treasure Island Resort & Casino           1st 10,000 fans

July 23 vs. LAA                     Josh Donaldson “Bringer of Rain” Bobblehead           Pentair                                                      1st 10,000 fans

July 24-25 vs. LAA               Back to School Weekend & T.C. Back to School Bag    Target                                                       1st 5,000 kids 12 & under

July 28 vs. DET                     TOPPS Baseball Card Giveaway                                    TOPPS                                                       1st 20,000 fans

August 9 vs. CWS                 Native American Heritage Celebration                        Prairie Island Indian Community

August 10 vs. CWS               LED Energy Efficient Light Bulb                                   Xcel Energy                                              All fans (postgame)

August 14 vs. TB                  1991 World Series 30th Anniversary Celebration

August 15 vs. TB                  T.C. Build-A-Bear                                                            U.S. Bank                                                   1st 5,000 kids 12 & under

August 27 vs. MIL                Negro Leagues Celebration

August 27                             St. Paul Gophers Short Bill Cap                                                                                                         1st 10,000 fans                                                                                                                    

August 28 vs. MIL                Twins T-Shirt                                                                  Pioneer                                                     1st 10,000 fans (Adult M/XL)

August 29 vs. MIL                Case IH Tractor Toy                                                       Case IH                                                      1st 5,000 kids 12 & under

August 31 vs. CHC                Dominican Republic Day                                               Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism      

September 1 vs. CHC           Education Night                                                              Rasmussen University

September 10 vs. KC           Lee County Day                                                              The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel    

September 11 vs. KC           20th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembrance

September 12 vs. KC           Armed Forces Appreciation Day                                  Thomson Reuters

September 15 vs. CLE         Roberto Clemente Day                                                   MLB

Sept. 23-24 vs. TOR             Fan Appreciation Weekend                                           Caribou Coffee

Sept. 23-24                           Twins Stocking Cap                                                        Caribou Coffee                                         1st 20,000 fans

September 25 vs. TOR         Justin Morneau Twins HOF Induction

September 25                      Justin Morneau Twins HOF Bobblehead                      Sheboygan Sausage Company                1st 10,000 fans

September 26 vs. TOR         Kids Appreciation Day & T.C. Kids Mug                       Target                                                       1st 5,000 kids 12 & under

September 28 vs. DET         Justin Morneau Twins HOF Collectors’ Pin

*Promotions and Special Events are subject to change without notice.

**Pride Night will feature a customizable, personal pronoun Twins/Pride Night jersey available exclusively with the purchase of that specific Theme Night package.

2021 TWINS SPECIAL TICKET PROGRAMS (DAILY, BEGINNING IN JUNE)

Monday-Thursday (Day Games)—Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days: Fans 55 and better receive a $5 discount on Field Box, Treasure Island Cove and Left Field Bleacher tickets (starting at $14 per ticket) for all weekday day games.

Monday-Thursday (beginning in mid-to-late June)—Military Discount presented by Bally Sports North: 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 (starting at $10 per ticket) for every Monday through Thursday game. Available at GovX.com. Visit twinsbaseball.com/military for details.

Wednesday—Dollar-A-Dog Day: Every Wednesday, hot dogs are just $1 at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands.

Thursday—U.S. Bank Meal Deal: Every Thursday, fans can purchase a U.S. Bank Home Run Porch View or Field Box High Ticket (starting at $14 per ticket) and receive a FREE hot dog and Pepsi.

Friday—Friday Night Fireworks presented by Securian Financial: Fans are treated to postgame fireworks following every Friday night game from June through August.

Every Game—Cub Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North: Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi (starting at $15 per ticket).

2021 TWINS SPECIAL TICKET PROGRAMS (DAILY, BEGINNING IN JULY)

Sunday—Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare: Every Sunday, kids’ meals are half price — just $4! (Further details, including potential returns of pregame autographs and/or postgame running the bases, are to be determined).

Monday and Tuesday—All You Can Eat presented by Bally Sports North: On Monday and Tuesday evening games, fans can enjoy the All You Can Eat package, which includes a Grandstand ticket and access to unlimited ballpark food and beverage favorites.

Wednesday—Student Day presented by Rasmussen University: Every Wednesday, Ballpark Access tickets are just $5 for students—available via the MLB Ballpark app! Plus, students can download a free Metro Transit ride pass.

2021 TWINS SPECIAL PROGRAMS (SEASON-LONG)

Split the Pot Raffle: Every home game, the Minnesota Twins Split the Pot raffle benefits the Twins Community Fund. One lucky winner will take home a share of the proceeds from that day’s raffle.