Twins Announce Promotional Schedule and Ticket Deals for 2023 Season

[Melissa Berman]

Even though there is snow in the forecast, Twins fans can start planning their afternoons and evenings in the sun at Target Field this week. On Tuesday, the Twins announced their promotional schedule for the 2023 season, and single-game tickets go on sale on Thursday at noon. 

Image courtesy of Melissa Berman

The Twins are also running what might be their best Target Field-era ticket deal yet: fans can purchase $4 no fees Ballpark Access tickets (standing room) for all regular season home games (excluding the Home Opener) between noon on January 19 and 11:59 PM on January 22. There are no fees on any other tickets bought during these four days either. The Twins looked to capitalize on what I have been calling “Correamania” by announcing these deals shortly after the Twins signed Carlos Correa to a 6-year deal. 

Last year the Twins ran a similar deal in April called the “Superstars Superdeal” which allowed fans to buy $4 upper-level tickets and $25 lower-level tickets to any Monday-Thursday game in 2022. However, with that sale, there were fees on the tickets bought online; I remember being at a Twins vs. Dodgers game while my friends bought tickets for 20 games at the in-stadium box office down the first baseline to avoid the fees. This year's deal is even better. While this week's sale is for a standing-room ticket and not an actual seat, just being able to get in the door for $4 for weekend games is unbeatable and well worth taking advantage of, especially if you are planning on getting to a large number of games. Though the Twins will probably run some other deals throughout the season, no deals could be any cheaper than this- a MLB game for $4 with no fees? You simply can't beat that,

I would recommend looking ahead on the schedule, picking out some games you know you for sure want to get to, and buy some tickets in this window. This year, Target Field will be hosting high-demand teams like the Cubs, Giants, and Padres, all of whom the Twins would have been less likely to host before the 2023's new balanced schedule format.  

The Twins are also bringing back several other perennial ticket specials: Dollar hotdog day is back once again on Tuesdays, $5 student discount day is available every Monday through Thursday, Seniors “55-and-better” can get $5 tickets to every Monday-Thursday day game, and Fireworks Friday will light up the Minneapolis skyline after every Friday night game from June through August. 

Back again are the team's special "Theme Nights" such as Prince Night and Star Wars Night, where fans can purchase a special ticket package to receive a promotional item. According to the Twins, the Theme Night schedule will be available at a later date. Last year, it was unveiled in March.

Running these bargain ticket deals to get as many fans in the doors as possible is the wise thing for the Twins to do. Last year, the Twins finished 20th in MLB attendance with an average of 22,514 fans per game. This season, the Twins play 16 home games in April, the most of any month, so with the often-cold-and-wet temperatures, the Twins will likely already be playing from behind attendance-wise.

Giveaways 
From hats to bobbleheads to the return of bat day, the Twins are handing out a host of unique collector’s items this year. Here are a few of the best ones I will be targeting; complete list here: 

• Opening weekend hat day- No apparel with the new TC logo yet? No problem- the Twins are handing out hats with the new “TC” logo to the first 20,000 fans at the Home Opener on April 6 and at the Saturday, April 8 game. “Kids Opening Day” is on April 9, and the first 5,000 fans 12-and-under will receive the Twins’ new “M and North Star” hat.
• Magnet schedule days are April 10 and 11 vs. the White Sox.
• Bat day is back! The first 5,000 fans in attendance on April 23 vs. Washington will receive a 28-inch wood bat commemorating 2022 American League batting champion Luis Arraez, You’ll need to get there extra early for this one. 
• Two bobblehead days: Joe Ryan bobblehead day is June 3 vs. Cleveland (first 10,000 fans), and July 7 is Carlos Correa (first 10,000 fans)
•  Byron Buxton replica jersey (April 22 vs. Washington; first 10,000 fans) and a “Los Twins” jersey (September 9 vs. the Mets; first 10,000 fans). The baby blue replica jersey the Twins handed out in 2021 is the favorite giveaway item I've ever gotten, so these two jerseys are on the very top of my "must-snag" list.
• More hats! Twins Bomber Cap day is April 30 vs. Kansas City (first 5,000 fans), the Twins will be handing out a Twins Trucker Hat on May 27 vs. Toronto (first 10,000 fans), and June 17 is Twins Bucket Hay day vs. Detroit (first 5,000 fans).

These days, it doesn’t seem like the demand for collector's items is quite as intense as in the past: I remember being in line for Torii Hunter bobblehead day when I was a kid, and there were almost fights breaking out between fans. On giveaway days we would get down to the Metrodome hours beforehand, and the lines would snake around the whole stadium and onto the surrounding sidewalks. Nowadays, getting promotional items is not as difficult, though you will still have to plan ahead and arrive early, especially if they only hand out 5,000 of the coveted item. For 20,000 fan giveaways, my general rule of thumb is to arrive about an hour before the game to receive a promotional item comfortably. I usually put a reminder on my phone calendar for the days that have an item I definitely want to get. I have found the giveaway items, especially clothing items, to be of impressive quality and worth arriving early for.

Are you going to Target any of these giveaways or take advantage of the $4 ticket sale? What's the coolest thing you've got at a Twins game? Let us know in a COMMENT below. 

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[theBOMisthebomb]

Best deal in town. $4 with no fees to watch the best baseball players in the world. Where are the whiners that attending an MLB game is so unaffordable? 

[Tibs]

Any idea when they announce Theme nights? Can't miss Star Wars night

[Craig Arko]

2 hours ago, theBOMisthebomb said:

Best deal in town. $4 with no fees to watch the best baseball players in the world. Where are the whiners that attending an MLB game is so unaffordable? 

Maybe happy that somebody paid attention?

[USNMCPO]

I remember going to Bat Day as a kid at the old Met. The kids banging the bats on the deck was so loud I thought my Dad was going to erupt. It was hilarious. 

[Tjwalsh65]

My son and I got Mauer Bobble heads.

 

[DJL44]

I've never really understood SRO tickets. Is there a place I can still go and sit during the game or do I have to roam the concourse sneaking peeks over the vendors?

[lecroy24fan]

16 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

I've never really understood SRO tickets. Is there a place I can still go and sit during the game or do I have to roam the concourse sneaking peeks over the vendors?

Technically no you don't have a seat. But when I've gone SRO in the past I've waited for an usher to go down the section between innings and went down a few rows and in the middle of the section.

Also there are plenty of spaces around the concourse with no vendors. A lot of those spaces also have rails so you can set your drink/food down and eat there.

[strumdatjag]

Some here are upset that Emilio Pagan is returning.   But, consider this, for the second year, the Twins will be able to have a Pagan attend Faith Day.   Bring your own golden calf. 

[theBOMisthebomb]

1 hour ago, lecroy24fan said:

Technically no you don't have a seat. But when I've gone SRO in the past I've waited for an usher to go down the section between innings and went down a few rows and in the middle of the section.

Also there are plenty of spaces around the concourse with no vendors. A lot of those spaces also have rails so you can set your drink/food down and eat there.

I believe you could also find a seat at Truly on Deck, Minnie & Paul's, and Twins Pub. These are all free areas where you find a seat and see the action. 

Gray Duck Deck has ample standing areas with rails.

Full details on bars and restaurants here: https://www.mlb.com/twins/ballpark/bars-and-restaurants

[DJL44]

25 minutes ago, theBOMisthebomb said:

I believe you could also find a seat at Truly on Deck, Minnie & Paul's, and Twins Pub. These are all free areas where you find a seat and see the action. 

Gray Duck Deck has ample standing areas with rails.

Full details on bars and restaurants here: https://www.mlb.com/twins/ballpark/bars-and-restaurants

Are they going to let me sit there for 3 hours and not order anything? I usually don't eat at the Twins game.

[Melissa Berman]

4 hours ago, Tibs said:

Any idea when they announce Theme nights? Can't miss Star Wars night

Last year it looks like they went on sale in late March! Not sure if the lockout affected that timing at all. I was at Star Wars Night last season too with my Twins Pass, and we all know how that went! At least they resumed Star Wars night the next day! :) 

 

 

[Melissa Berman]

5 hours ago, theBOMisthebomb said:

Best deal in town. $4 with no fees to watch the best baseball players in the world. Where are the whiners that attending an MLB game is so unaffordable? 

Truly can't be beaten. I'm planning on absolutely loading up on these tickets during this sale

[Melissa Berman]

3 hours ago, USNMCPO said:

I remember going to Bat Day as a kid at the old Met. The kids banging the bats on the deck was so loud I thought my Dad was going to erupt. It was hilarious. 

So cool. I got an AJ Pierzynski bat from the Metrodome days! They were just handing it out to kids 12 and under though, if I remember right. Later we took it to a free signing at the Ridgedale Twins pro shop and had him sign it!

[theBOMisthebomb]

5 hours ago, DJL44 said:

Are they going to let me sit there for 3 hours and not order anything? I usually don't eat at the Twins game.

Minnie and Paul's and Twins Pub they aren't going to bother you. 

I believe Truly on Deck has inside tables served by wait staff where they want you ordering. They have an outdoor patio, which I think is a confusing mixture of reserved tables and open tables/chairs. 

Honestly, at less busy games you shouldn't have an issue finding someplace to sit. Busy weekend games, etc. the worst case scenario is that you are leaning on one of the ledges down the base lines. For $4 with no fees, you might experience some discomfort. If Target Field is super busy and you are struggling to find a place to sit, it most likely means the season is going well.

[Dave Overlund]

16 hours ago, theBOMisthebomb said:

Best deal in town. $4 with no fees to watch the best baseball players in the world. Where are the whiners that attending an MLB game is so unaffordable? 

It is a good deal for some but doesn't do a lot for families with little kids wanting to go to games. Going to ask a five year old to stand still at a railing for 3.5 hours while I hold the two year old? 

When I was without kids, yeah, great deal for sure. 

[theBOMisthebomb]

1 hour ago, Dave Overlund said:

It is a good deal for some but doesn't do a lot for families with little kids wanting to go to games. Going to ask a five year old to stand still at a railing for 3.5 hours while I hold the two year old? 

When I was without kids, yeah, great deal for sure. 

You probably aren't going to make it through the entire game with little children whether you get $4 SRO or are in the owner's suite. This is just an idea that I will spitball - you could get the $4 tickets and go cheap. Depending on how many children, you are in the door for probably $12 - $20 for the entire family. You could have the children and their mom hang out in the turf area in right field with the games, chairs, and open area while you stand at the right field ledge (within their sight) watching the game. If your wife is really a fan, you could switch places and she could watch some of the game. This plan of action should get you through a few innings and maybe the children will stand and watch as a family for an inning or two. If you don't like this plan and really need a seat, I'd recommend the family section. There are reasonably priced tickets with a hot dog and soda built into the cost of each ticket.  

I brought little children to many games over the years (my children are ages 10 up to 25) and making it through the entire game was a rarity. 

[DJL44]

1 hour ago, Dave Overlund said:

It is a good deal for some but doesn't do a lot for families with little kids wanting to go to games. Going to ask a five year old to stand still at a railing for 3.5 hours while I hold the two year old? 

When I was without kids, yeah, great deal for sure. 

Kids will probably have more fun at a Saints game.

[LewFordLives]

Bat day sounds dangerous.

[spanman2]

21 hours ago, theBOMisthebomb said:

Best deal in town. $4 with no fees to watch the best baseball players in the world. Where are the whiners that attending an MLB game is so unaffordable? 

I used to have season tickets at Target Field for the first few seasons.  In my opinion most people don't 'whine' about ticket prices.  I have never viewed ticket prices as outrageous etc. for Twins games. Concession prices on the other hand are a joke at any major sports venue.  Obviously huge margins which we hope they use to invest in the competitiveness of the club,  

[Nine of twelve]

Thanks for this reminder. Now that I'm retired it will be much easier to get to day games. I am now in possession of tickets for the home opener!

[Joe Carr]

Are they having disability pride days again?

[Brock Beauchamp]

2 minutes ago, Joe Carr said:

Are they having disability pride days again?

Welcome to Twins Daily!

I didn't realize Disability Pride Day was something they did in 2022 but sure enough, there it is on the calendar.

Right now, all they're showing on the special events page is "check back soon".

https://www.mlb.com/twins/tickets/specials

[Joe Carr]

Ohhh. I must've been confused with the theme nights and the promotional tickets. Do you know when they might announce the themes?

[davidborton]

I sit up in 319 for 1/2 price during the weekday games as a Vet. You guys who served -- just take your well preserved DD214 or VA card for ID. Can buy 4 tickets as a walkup.

[theBOMisthebomb]

6 hours ago, spanman2 said:

I used to have season tickets at Target Field for the first few seasons.  In my opinion most people don't 'whine' about ticket prices.  I have never viewed ticket prices as outrageous etc. for Twins games. Concession prices on the other hand are a joke at any major sports venue.  Obviously huge margins which we hope they use to invest in the competitiveness of the club,  

For the food issue, there are solutions. 

Eat right before you leave. Most people should be able to go five hours without eating (travel time and game time). 

Get cheap fast food on the way to the stadium. 

Bring your own food: Outside food is allowed into Target Field. Hard-sided containers (Tupperware, hard-sided coolers, Thermos’) are not allowed into Target Field. No outside food may be brought into any bar, restaurant, or suite areas at Target Field.

Bring your own water bottle: Sealed, bottled water 32 oz. or less, and soft sided single juice or milk containers for children are the only outside beverages permitted into Target Field. 

Check out the cheaper concession stands (assuming they will bring this back in 2023, this is 2022 information). 

Family-Friendly Pricing

Item Sections/Portables Price

Hot Dog Sections: 133, 327 $4.00

Soft Pretzel Sections: 133, 327 $4.00

Popcorn Sections: 133, 327 $3.00

Peanuts Sections: 133, 327 $3.00

Fountain Soda Sections: 133, 327 $2.00

Bud/Bud Light Can Sections: 133, 327 $5.00

[TCSquad]

On 1/19/2023 at 8:38 AM, LewFordLives said:

Bat day sounds dangerous.

Just remember: you cannot bring your own plastic Lightsaber for Star Wars Day, kids! Now here, enjoy this solid wooden bat.

[nbachman]

"Luis Arraez bat day" is now just "bat day" on the Minnesota Twins promotion schedule. Hopefully the Twins don't scrub off his name and accomplishment and hand out blank bats.