The Minnesota Twins – fresh off a road series win over division-leading Cleveland – return to Target Field tonight for their fourth and longest homestand of the season, a nine-game stay against a pair of Interleague foes and an American League West rival.
First, the Twins welcome the Miami Marlins for three games from tonight, Tuesday, May 12-Thursday, May 14. The Milwaukee Brewers make their annual Target Field trek from Friday, May 15-Sunday, May 17 — a three-game Border Battle highlighting MLB’s Rivalry Weekend. The Twins wrap up the homestand with three games against the Houston Astros from Monday, May 18-Wednesday, May 20.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAME TIME CHANGE
The Twins shifted the start time of the Friday, May 15 home game vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field to a 6:10 p.m. CT first pitch, rather than 7:10 p.m. as previously scheduled. The change was made to help accommodate ingress and egress to downtown Minneapolis throughout what is expected to be a busy Friday evening, including Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs at Target Center.
ADJUST YOUR BUNNY EARS
Tonight’s Tuesday, May 12 game vs. Miami and the Tuesday, May 19 game against Houston will both be televised on Twins.TV presented by Progressive and simulcast via free over-the-air television in the Twin Cities on FOX 9 and throughout Twins Territory on select Gray Media stations.
THEME NIGHTS! GROUP EVENTS! SCHOOL OUTINGS!
This homestand features several theme nights and group events, including annual favorites Bark at the Park and Star Wars Night, pregame happy hour, $2 beers, free ice cream for kids and more!
• Tuesday, May 12 vs. Miami: Bark at the Park
• Wednesday, May 13 vs. Miami: Nurses Night
• Friday, May 15 vs. Milwaukee: $2 Happy Hour
• Saturday, May 16 vs. Milwaukee: Star Wars Night, $2 Beers
• Sunday, May 17 vs. Milwaukee: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day, Kids Day presented by Target
• Tuesday, May 19 vs. Houston: St. Cloud State University Night and Wine, Women & Baseball #2
• Sunday, May 20 vs. Houston: Weather Day and STEM Day
FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO THE BIG LEAGUES
This homestand features the fifth and sixth of seven regular season high school baseball games hosted at Target Field this year. Following the Thursday, May 14 game against the Miami Marlins, White Bear Lake takes on Cretin-Derham Hall, and following the Wednesday, May 20 game against the Houston Astros, Lakeville North and Lakeville South face off.
A rundown of the Twins’ fourth homestand of the 2026 season, including theme nights and ticket deals, follows:
TWINS VS. MIAMI MARLINS: TONIGHT (TUESDAY, MAY 12) – THURSDAY, MAY 14 (3 GAMES)
Tonight (Tuesday, May 12) vs. Miami Marins (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• Bark at the Park: Join the Twins and your canine best friends for Bark at the Park at Target Field! Fans who purchase this theme night package receive a human ticket, access to a special dog-friendly area at Target Field and an exclusive T.C. Bear bag holder.
o Adoptable Pups at Gate 34: In partnership with The Bond Between, several adoptable dogs will be at the Gate 34 lawn area during the game, with each looking for their furrever home.
• At Bat for Impact Check Presentation: Prior to the game, the Twins and Thrivent will recognize the four nonprofits from the first cycle of the 2026 Twins x Thrivent At Bat for Impact program. This cycle’s focus was “play for all” and featured HOPE Inc., Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports, Her Next Play and Huellas Latinas. Fans can visit twins.com/atbatforimpact to learn more and vote to unlock donation dollars for each nonprofit.
Wednesday, May 13 vs. Miami Marlins (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• Nurses Night:Join the Twins in celebration of National Nurses Day at Nurses Night! Fans who purchase this group event package receive a ticket to the game plus a limited-edition, co-themed Nurses Night cooler lunch bag. The night includes a ceremonial first pitch by Hannah Conway, a nurse who comes from a family dedicated to the nursing profession.
Thursday, May 14 vs. Miami Marlins (12:40 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)
• Health & Fitness Day: The Twins, in partnership with Premier Sport Psychology and in connection with Mental Health Awareness Month, will host Health & Fitness Day at Target Field Station prior to the game. The programming is geared towards elementary and middle school students, with a special focus on both physical and mental health.
o T.C.’s Strikeout Plan Pregame Show: Prior to the game, Twins mascot T.C. will put on a special performance of his T.C.’s Strikeout Plan mental health show for students from local schools. The show begins at 10:45 a.m. behind the Twins’ dugout, with students sitting in the lower seating bowl. T.C.’s Strikeout Plan focuses on teaching kids the importance of mental health via fun, engaging strategies that meet them where they are.
• High School Baseball: Following the Twins-Marlins game, White Bear Lake and Cretin-Derham Hall take the field for the sixth of seven regular season high school baseball games hosted at Target Field this year.
TWINS VS. MILWAUKEE BREWERS: FRIDAY, MAY 15 – SUNDAY, MAY 17 (3 GAMES)
Friday, May 15 vs. Milwaukee Brewers (6:10 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)
• Pregame Happy Hour – $2 Beers & $2 Food: Fans 21+ with valid ID can enjoy $2 beers (12-ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Light and Summit Twins Pils); all fans can take advantage of $2 hot dogs and $2 ballpark snacks. All $2 items are available at select concession stands throughout Target Field from 4:00-6:10 p.m.
o The Johnny Holm Band: While enjoying the pregame happy hour, fans can listen to The Johnny Holm Band performing live inside Gate 34 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
• Puckett Scholars Pregame Recognition: Prior to Friday’s game, the Twins will recognize the 2026 Puckett Scholars, a program created in 1994 by Kirby and Tonya Puckett to provide financial support to University of Minnesota students with strong academics, leadership and potential. The two honorees, Hlina Tessema and Will Ijiyode, will be recognized on the field alongside Kirby Puckett Jr., Catherine Puckett, University of Minnesota Foundation Vice President Patty Porter and University of Minnesota Vice Provost/Dean of Undergraduate Education Amy Pittenger.
Saturday, May 16 vs. Milwaukee Brewers (6:10 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)
• Star Wars Night: Join us, you must, for Star Wars Night at Target Field! This theme night package includes your ticket to the Border Battle between the Twins and Brewers plus an exclusive Grogu bobblehead, in celebration of the release of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” in theaters!
o Photo Opportunities: Over 30 characters from across the Star Wars universe will be present at Target Field and will take photos with fans at T.C.’s Bear Den in the leftfield corner throughout the game!
• UnitedHealthcare Community Champion of the Homestand: Prior to Saturday’s game, the Twins will recognize Luke Wendlandt as the UnitedHealthcare Community Champion of the Homestand. Luke is the driving force behind Cadre, a “social network for mental health” that transforms how people access support, connection and care in the modern world. His work focuses on mental health in the corporate sphere, helping companies encourage wellbeing in the workplace and take care of their employees.
• Twins x UNRL Drop #2: The Twins and UNRL will launch their second exclusive merchandise collaboration of the season, a hoodie and a crew neck, both of which will be available at the retail kiosk at Gate 34.
Sunday, May 17 vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day: Cowabunga! Join the Twins for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day and a shellacking good time! Fans who purchase this theme day package receive a ticket to the game and an exclusive co-themed TMNT/Twins jersey – choice of Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo or Donatello.
o Turtle Power!: The four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America will be at Target Field on Sunday, taking photos with fans throughout the day.
• Patch with Purpose: Prior to Sunday’s game, the Twins, in partnership with Securian Financial, will recognize Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, the first of five local nonprofits that will be supported this season through the Patch with Purpose program. The program includes a $100,000 annual community impact fund that will be divided and donated to local nonprofits each year, along with amplification of each selected nonprofit’s work in the community.
• Kids Day presented by Target: Every Sunday home game at Target Field is Kids Day presented by Target!
o Kids 12-and-under receive free ice cream, courtesy of Target.
o Thanks to U.S. Bank, kids’ meals are half price – just $4 – at select concession stands.
o For the first time this season, Bullseye’s Backyard will be set up on the Gate 34 lawn, featuring games, interactive stations and more!
o Postgame, kids 12-and-under can run the bases.
TWINS VS. HOUSTON ASTROS: MONDAY, MAY 18 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 (3 GAMES)
Monday, May 18 vs. Houston Astros (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• Daily Ticket Specials: Fans can take advantage of the following daily ticket specials: Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology, Student Discount, Family Section.
Tuesday, May 19 vs. Houston Astros (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• St. Cloud State University Night: Show your support for St. Cloud State University at SCSU Night! Fans who purchase this group event package receive a ticket to the game and a limited-edition co-themed SCSU/Twins rope hat. A portion of each ticket sold through this package supports St. Cloud State University.
• Wine, Women & Baseball #2: Back by popular demand and bigger than ever, the Twins’ Wine, Women & Baseball theme ticket package includes a ticket to the game plus an exclusive Twins quilted tote bag and access to a pregame hospitality event featuring wine tastings and light appetizers in Keeper’s Heart Town Ball Tavern.
Wednesday, May 20 vs. Houston Astros (12:40 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)
• Paralympian Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Sydney Peterson, a para cross-country skier and Lake Elmo, Minnesota native who won three gold and one silver medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics.
• Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the Twins are excited to celebrate the local Hmong community prior to the homestand finale against the Astros.
o Pregame Recognitions: Prior to the game, the Twins will recognize the Hmong American Partnership (HAP), a local nonprofit social service and community development organization. The Twins will also recognize Bo Thao-Urabe, co-founder of Rooted to Last, which works to help communities of color thrive across generations.
o Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Bao Vang, the Vice President of Communications for the Better Business Bureau and one of the first prominent Hmong journalists in the U.S.
o Twins Territory Flag: The Twins Territory flag will be raised by ThaoMee Xiong, a Hmong American attorney, systems strategist and Executive Director of the Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL).
• STEM Day and Weather Day: May 20 is also the annual STEM Day and Weather Day, presented by KARE 11! Through STEM Day, students can explore the wonderful world of science through baseball at Target Field Station with the help of educators from the Science Museum of Minnesota and local tech leaders. At the annual Weather Day presented by KARE 11, students will learn all about the science of weather with KARE 11’s meteorologist team – along with a special appearance by Twins head groundskeeper Larry DiVito.
• High School Baseball: Following the Twins-Astros game, Lakeville North and Lakeville South take the field for the sixth of seven regular season high school baseball games hosted at Target Field this year.
DAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONS
Fans can find their ticket to savings throughout the homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials and Ballpark Activations:
• Twins Value Menu: Looking for ballpark staples on a budget? The Twins Value Menu features hot dogs, snacks, Pepsi products, water and beer – all under $6.
• Family Section (Every game): Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi. Hot dog and Pepsi available at the Mill City Grill by section 318.
• All-Inclusive Legends Landing (Every game): Limitless ballpark food and drink favorites, plus a great view of the diamond and Minneapolis skyline with a ticket in Sections S-V.
• Student Discount (Every game): Ballpark Access tickets are just $5 for students—available through mobile delivery! Plus, students can download a free Metro Transit ride pass. Limit one ticket per student with valid ID.
• Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology (Monday-Thursday): Active military members or veterans with a valid ID plus up to three guests receive half-price Diamond Box High or Upper Deck tickets every Monday through Thursday game. Available at GovX.com or day of game at Target Field.
• Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (Weekday Day Games): Fans 55 and better receive a $5 discount on Field Box, The Cove and Left Field Bleacher tickets. Offer available by phone and in-person only. Tickets subject to availability.
• Dollar Dog presented by Sheboygan Sausage Company (Tuesdays): Every Tuesday, hot dogs are just $1 at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands.
• Kids Day presented by Target (Sundays): Every Sunday, kids 12 and under receive free ice cream from Target and are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases postgame. Plus, U.S. Bank Kids Meals are half off – just $4! On select Sundays, Target transforms the lawn inside Gate 34 to Bullseye’s Backyard.
(info courtesy of Twins)
