Target Center facts for kids
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| Location | 600 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1416 |
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| Coordinates | 44°58′46″N 93°16′34″W / 44.97944°N 93.27611°W |
| Owner | City of Minneapolis |
| Operator | Midwest Entertainment Group |
| Capacity | Basketball: 20,500 Original capacity: 19,006 Ice hockey / Arena football: 19,500 Center-stage concerts: 25,500 End-stage concerts: 13,000–19,000 Wrestling: 15,500 End-stage wrestling: 18,500 |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
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| Opened | October 13, 1990 (went under major renovations in 2004) |
| Construction cost | $104 million USD |
| Architect | KMR Architects |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) (1990–present) Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) (1999–present) Minnesota Fighting Pike (AFL) (1996) Minnesota Arctic Blast (RHI) (1994–1996) |
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The Target Center is a large sports and entertainment building in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is named after Target Corporation, which helps support it. This arena has special seating, including 702 club seats and 68 private suites.
The Target Center is the home court for the National Basketball Association (NBA) team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. It also hosts the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, the Minnesota Lynx. Over the years, other teams have played here too. These include the Minnesota Arctic Blast (a roller hockey team) from 1994 to 1996, and the Minnesota Fighting Pike (an arena football team) in 1996.
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What Sports Teams Play at Target Center?
The Target Center is a busy place for sports! It's mainly known as the home of two professional basketball teams.
Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a men's professional basketball team. They have played all their home games at the Target Center since 1990. Before moving here, they played at the Metrodome.
Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
The Minnesota Lynx are a women's professional basketball team. They have called the Target Center their home court since 1999. This was their very first arena.
Past Teams at Target Center
- The Minnesota Arctic Blast played roller hockey here from 1994 to 1996.
- The Minnesota Fighting Pike played arena football here in 1996.
What Big Events Has Target Center Hosted?
The Target Center has been chosen to host some very important sports and entertainment events.
NBA All-Star Game
The arena hosted the 1994 NBA All-Star Game in 1994. This is a special game where the best players from the NBA play against each other.
WWE SummerSlam
In 1999, the Target Center was the host for WWE SummerSlam. This is a major professional wrestling event.
Images for kids
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Minnesota Lynx on the Daktronics scoreboard, part of the 2016 renovation
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The Target Center hosting a Rage Against the Machine concert.
See also
In Spanish: Target Center para niños
