For my first and potentially only time in my life, I had the unique and incredible opportunity to…read moresit court side at a Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game. This checked off a bucket list item for me and I could honestly gloat about it for hours! From the time you arrive they offer a coat check, seat you in the Lexus Court side club and you get to enjoy unlimited food and beverages. There were food and drink options for everyone no matter your allergies or dining preferences and the food was delicious too. Come time for the game I headed out to watch players warm up and even got to interact a little with them from the sidelines. Being court side you get right up in the action and really get to experience the wild athleticism these players bring. I've said it time and time again, but basketball games, specifically the wolves, is the most entertaining in person sport on the planet. It's non stop action, every commercial break they bring out performers and they run fun and silly events constantly between quarters. The game itself is always fast paced and full of fantastic action no matter which game I watch. Got a wolves fan for life in me!

Minnesota Timberwolves fan yes I am. I have a lot of family in Minnesota. Some of my favorite…read morefriends are also fans. To me they are a young team not a professional team for many years like I'm used to. They were founded in 1989 and play at the Target Center. They struggled in their first years but are gaining strength each year. I love the logo and mascot. They're a great team to watch play even though I don't favor watching basketball! I do it for my family and friends.

I worked at Target Center for 10 years as part of the MN Timberwolves and the arena always felt…read morelike a second home to me. Seeing the remodel, knowing all the secret hallways and backstages crevices, I really got to understand all components of the space. Helping guests navigate ramps A and B were a daily occurrence for me along with entertaining fans on camera. Flash forward to today's world, I feel a little out of sync not being there 24/7 yet there is still so much familiarity. I attended the Cardi B concert in the suite level and as I remember, every staff member was extremely helpful and the suite level was decked out with balloons and was extremely clean. I still get chills thinking about the stage managers who can transform a basketball court into a concert stage and then into an ice arena and back again. The level of detail is always mind blowing. Bravo!!! I look forward to my return to TC in whatever capacity that is. Thank you!

Pure Disney magic... with a side of numb legs…read more The skaters were phenomenal. Truly Olympic-level spins while dressed as your child's entire Disney+ watchlist. Hearing a full arena of kids passionately belting every lyric was its own heart-melting soundtrack. Snacks and light-up toys were priced somewhere between "theme park" and "second mortgage," but honestly, that's part of the Disney contract we all silently agree to. Seats were impressively close... and uncomfortable. By intermission, I understood what Elsa meant about letting it go. Feeling in my lower back, specifically. Magical nonetheless- creating memories with your child and feeling the whimsical vibes. Would absolutely go again.

It is always a goal to attend at least a couple of Twins games every year. The energy is amazing!…read more Plenty of options for food and drink at every game!

I had a very disappointing experience with Bob at the Minnesota Twins Pride booth this weekend…read more On Saturday, we were told the jersey giveaway had ended for the day and were instructed to come back on Sunday. So that's exactly what my wife and I did. We actually left the Pride parade--something we love participating in--to make sure we arrived in time for the giveaway, knowing the line would be long. The giveaway was supposed to begin at 1:30 p.m., but when we arrived, we waited about 45 minutes because the Twins booth staff were still participating in the parade. We waited patiently, expecting the jersey giveaway to happen once they returned. When the staff finally arrived, no jerseys were being handed out. I politely asked why the giveaway wasn't happening after we had waited so long. Bob's response was, "They're free, geez." Whether the jerseys were free or not is beside the point. People gave up their time, left the Pride festivities, and stood in line because they were told to come back Sunday for this giveaway. A little respect, communication, and customer service would have gone a long way. Dismissing people with "They're free, geez" was unprofessional and unnecessarily rude. This wasn't about getting something for free--it was about honoring what people were told and treating attendees with basic courtesy. I expected much better from representatives of the Minnesota Twins at a community event celebrating Pride.

Since the 2012-13 season, the Minnesota Wild have been almost a perennial playoff team. However,…read morethe Wild have routinely lost in the first or qualifying rounds. They've yet to get over the hump and make it to the Stanley Cup Finals. The closest the team got was in 2003. That year, they got swept by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (now the Anaheim Ducks), 4-0, in the Western Conference Finals. That said, all things considered, the Wild haven't done bad considering they're one of the NHL's youngest teams (founded in 2000). Only the Vegas Golden Knights (2017) and Seattle Kraken (2021) are newer. The Wild play at Xcel Energy Center, located in the Northwestern Precinct of Downtown St. Paul. The arena is referred to as "The X" and it opened in 2000. It was built specifically so St. Paul could get an NHL team. With a seating capacity of about 18,000, the X is in-line with most other NHL venues (15-20k seats). In team history, former Wild players Mikko Koivu and Marian Gaborik are probably the most well-known as both are ranked in the top two in terms of total points and goals scored. Koivu, who is from Finland, has also recorded the most games for the Wild at an even 1,000. Today, the Wild's best-known players are left-winger Zach Parise and defensemen Ryan Suter and Jared Spurgeon. Parise and Suter were both members of the silver-medal-winning US hockey team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver (Suter's dad was on the famous 1980 team that beat the Soviet Union). Since joining the team in 2012, both Parise and Suter have been key cogs in the Wild's consistent run of playoff appearances. Currently, both are alternate captains. Spurgeon first signed with the Wild earlier, in 2010, and recently signed a $53 million extension that will see him in Minnesota through the 2026-27 season. He and fellow defenseman Jonas Brodin are presently locked up the longest, contract-wise. The four aforementioned players are among the team's highest-paid at this time.

If you have been reading my reviews for a while, you know that I lived in Rochester, MN for two…read moreyears. My first year as a Minnesotan was the Minnesota Wild's inaugural year. As a result, I have a soft spot for this team. I got cable TV when I first settled in my apartment. However, I wasn't getting a ton of NHL hockey games. I was a huge hockey fan back then. I put the FAN in FANatic. I ended up changing my cable plan to basic and got the NHL game package with DIRECTV, which wasn't AT&T back then, but is now. The guy over the phone was saying that I get NFL games with my base package, which was probably a decent selling point to most Americans. I remember saying to him, "I don't care about football. I need hockey games!" Anyway, I was pleased watching local Wild games on the lone, local FOX channel whenever they were available, and all the away games on DIRECTV. Anyone remember Mike Goldberg, one of the play-by-play Wild hockey announcers on FOX? He always pronounced the last syllable of every word. Some examples: "Hi, I'm Mike Goldber-guh." "Goal by Gabori-k!" "Dow-d is in the faceoff circle." I understood the pain of losing an NHL team and getting it back. I went through it with the Winnipeg Jets. Minnesota lost its Stars team, which ended up in Dallas. When Minnesota got the Wild as its new NHL team, you knew it was the right decision. Minnesotans are diehard hockey fans. They are passionate and breathe hockey. The fanbase is loyal and strong to this day. The team's tagline is fitting and meaningful: Our state. Our team. Our ice. I couldn't get a ticket to see a game at the Xcel Energy Center as a resident of the state. I ended up putting a deposit on season tickets and returned to Canada, forgetting about this deposit for eons... until now. I recently got a game pack and went to my first Wild game. Miracles happen! The Wild have struggled to make it into the playoffs. I hope that they will someday as they continue getting the right mix of players. This year's team has a good mix of experience and talent. I am pleased to support the Wild. Xcel Energy Center is a great place to take in a hockey game. There isn't a bad seat in the house. It's fun and exciting! The food is decent. I can't wait to return soon to take in another game. Go, Wild! (425)

When you look at all-time MLS tables, Minnesota United FC stands in the bottom third of the…read moreleague's 30 teams. That said, Minnesota is also a relatively-new MLS team. The team's first season was in 2017. I think the team has gradually improved since that time, finishing in the semifinals in both the 2020 MLS is Back Tournament and the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Minnesota's 2020 team lost, 3-2, to the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference Finals. Despite not making it to the final game, Minnesota's Kevin Molino ended up as the top goalscorer in the 2020 playoffs with 4 goals. Christian Ramirez is the team's all-time top goalscorer with 74 goals scored during his time with the team from 2014 to 2018. However, most of those goals were scored during Minnesota's time in the North American Soccer League (NASL), not MLS. If you count MLS-era goals only, Darwin Quintero owns the team record with 27 goals scored between 2018 and 2019. Robin Lod and Emmanuel Reynoso are the guys to keep your eyes on these days. And speaking of the MLS era, Adrian Heath, who came over from Orlando City SC, has been the team's coach every season so far. Good for the Loons for sticking by Heath for five seasons now. Since the stadium's opening in 2019 (Minnesota's third season), the team has played in Allianz Field in downtown St. Paul. Allianz Field was designed specifically for Minnesota United. Similar to my favorite MLS team, Atlanta United, Minnesota United spent some time in a college football stadium while its current stadium was being built. In Minnesota's case, the team spent its first two seasons calling TCF Bank Stadium, now known as Huntington Bank Stadium, home. Huntington Bank Stadium is the home field of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team. Visit the following link to see a map of parking options around Allianz Stadium (card only, cash not accepted): https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/minnesota-united-fc-golden-valley?select=6aDUGw6MY9L_zGRJ7zNoQA. You can purchase single-game parking passes up to 3 hours before kickoff of any Minnesota United game via SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.com/minnesota-united-fc-tickets/parking.

This review is solely based off of picking up a prize pack that I won via Yelp. Ironically, it…read moreappears the sales team sits in Golden Valley when the matches are played in Saint Paul. Regardless, the parking lot is massive and shared with other businesses in the area. The entire building felt fresh and clean and I even experienced cleaners vacuuming the elevator as I arrived. While I am not 100% sure what all happens in this space, I am vouching that it really gave off great fan engagement solely based on the sweet MNUFC marketing across the walls. There is a front desk and if you ring the bell, an admin will greet you to get you what you seek.

My wife and I attended a Sunday afternoon game against the St. Louis Cardinals. I've been to all…read morecurrent 30 MLB Ballparks and without a doubt this is in the top 10. Ballpark is in a great location and everyone is extremely friendly. We were staying nearby and walked to the game. Based on the prices, seat locations, and any other variables this is a 5 star venue. We had club seats which were extremely comfortable and well priced. It's a great ballpark you don't want to miss. I'd love to return.

Always such a great stadium experience! I love how the concourse is open so you can see the game…read morefrom any vantage point. Their commitment to bringing in local food and drink vendors and smaller businesses is so appreciated. We went recently for a Friday game, and were jazzed to hear that they're doing heavily discounted hot dogs and beers before the game starts! I wish they had a safer and better way for folks to get Ubers - it's frustrating that the few times we've called rideshare after a game that the drivers don't know where to pick up, and it says to pick up further from the venue. They really need a row where it is only rideshare pickup. Target Field is a great spot overall - super fun to see the other areas during Food & Wine Experience this winter too!

Consistently ranked as one of the top NFL football fields, U.S Bank Stadium is a multi purpose…read moresports facility that is home to the Minnesota Vikings. I have been to about a dozen pro football games across the country, this is one on the best stadiums I have seen. I had an opportunity to attend a game and an event here. The design is awesome. The translucent roof provides natural light, the entry level is at the top of the stadium so the walk to the stands descends, the glass windows provides an image of the city's sim, the field is turf and the facility is easy to navigate.

Vikings fan who just happened to have her first visit ever to Minneapolis be during the draft, so…read morewas totally able to make the most of my trip by attending the Vikings Draft Party at the stadium. Super fun experience to go to where they had old players and a couple of current ones stop through. Hawaiian rolls took the cake with those little 4 packs! The Puerto Rican food stand was great. It was a fun experience overall!