Target Center's FAQ says outside food and beverage are not allowed, but it lists foods or juices necessary for medical reasons (its examples are orange juice and candy bars) among permitted items, along with medication and milk or formula for infants. Guests with a medical issue should contact Guest Services at 612-673-1380 in advance. The FAQ does not say whether a full meal brought for a dietary need counts.
We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
Target Center bag policy
Small bags only
Bags no larger than 5" x 9" are permitted, and so are diaper bags and medical bags (searched at entry).
Backpacks and purses larger than 5" x 9" are not allowed.
Medical and diaper bags: Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted and searched at entry. Guests with a portable electric breast pump may bring a larger bag for medical supplies; tell security, who will screen it at the gate.
Food and drinks: Outside food and drinks are not allowed, but the arena’s permitted list includes foods or juices needed for medical reasons, milk or baby formula for infants, and reusable plastic drinkware with a lid. For a medical issue, call Guest Services at 612-673-1380 in advance. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Target Center?
Carry-in facts
From the venue’s page, checked Oct 20, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
Item
Rule
The venue’s words
Diaper bag
Allowed if… Searched at entry.
“Permitted items include bags no larger than 5” x 9", diaper bags and medical bags (subject to search upon entry).”
Medical bag
Allowed if… Searched at entry.
“Permitted items include bags no larger than 5” x 9", diaper bags and medical bags (subject to search upon entry).”
Food from home
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverage are not allowed into Target Center.”
Baby food or formula
Allowed if… Milk or baby formula for infants.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Milk or baby formula for infants”
Food for a medical need
Only with a medical need. Foods or juices needed for medical reasons. Call Guest Services ahead.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Foods or juices necessary for medical reasons (Orange juice, candy bars, etc.)”
Outside drinks
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverage are not allowed into Target Center.”
Empty reusable bottle
Allowed if… Reusable plastic drinkware with a lid.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Reusable, plastic drinkware with lid”
Applies to: Timberwolves home games. We checked the venue’s page on October 20, 2026. Concerts and special events can have other rules, so check the venue’s page before you go.
Fill in the date and your name, then email it or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.
