Minnesota Twins baseball is back this weekend at Target Field! Fans are invited to join new manager Derek Shelton and nearly 60 of their favorite Twins players and coaches past, present and future – including six members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame – at TwinsFest 2026 presented by Dove, a two-day celebration this Friday and Saturday, January 23-24.
Tickets are available for purchase online at twins.com, or by calling 1-800-33-TWINS or 612-33-TWINS. All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, which is celebrating 35 years of supporting, strengthening and empowering youth across Twins Territory.
TwinsFest 2026 presented by Dove includes three fun-filled events open to all fans: TwinsFest Live! from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23 at Target Field; Signature Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 at Target Field; and the Futures Clinic from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. (both sessions for youth ages 6-12) at Urban Ventures, also on Saturday, January 24. More information can be found below or at twins.com/twinsfest.
Players, Coaches and Alumni Scheduled to Attend
Nearly 60 current, former and future Twins players and coaches are scheduled to attend all or parts of TwinsFest 2026. The lineup as of today includes, among others (for a full list, please visit twins.com/twinsfest):
• New Twins manager Derek Shelton and his entire 2026 coaching staff, including former major leaguers LaTroy Hawkins and Grady Sizemore.
• Key 2026 contributors, newcomers and fan favorites such as Pablo López, Royce Lewis, Luke Keaschall and Ryan Jeffers, along with Mick Abel, Josh Bell, Taj Bradley, David Festa, Kody Funderburk, Brooks Lee, Austin Martin, Zebby Matthews, Bailey Ober, Alan Roden, Cole Sands, Justin Topa, Matt Wallner and Simeon Woods Richardson, among many more.
• Twins top minor leaguers and some of the more heralded prospects in Major League Baseball – Kaelen Culpepper, Dasan Hill, Walker Jenkins, Connor Prielipp, Marco Raya and Emmanuel Rodriguez.
• An incredible six National Baseball Hall of Famers – Bert Blyleven, Rod Carew, Joe Mauer, Paul Molitor, Jack Morris and Tony Oliva.
• Twins Hall of Famers Kent Hrbek, Tom Kelly and Corey Koskie; World Series champions Juan Berenguer, Gene Larkin and Tim Laudner; and recent favorites Glen Perkins and Trevor Plouffe.
TwinsFest Live! presented by Dove: Friday, January 23 at Target Field (6 to 9:30 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Join Twins players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters for an exclusive Target Field party!
• Mix and Mingle with the Twins: Fans can enjoy unique access to their favorite players and alumni as they mix and mingle throughout the Thrivent Club, pose for pictures at a pair of photo stations, and participate in games and activities.
• NEW – Diamond Awards at TwinsFest Live!: For the first time ever, the prestigious Diamond Awards will be presented during TwinsFest Live!, with the Twin Cities Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America honoring the top players and performances of 2025.
• NEW – All-You-Can-Eat: Every TwinsFest Live! ticket includes all-you-can-eat ballpark favorites like chicken tenders, hot dogs, popcorn, burgers and more.
• Puppies, Prizes, Tickets and More!: Fans can play with adorable pups in the “Puppy Bullpen,” courtesy of The Bond Between, before trying their luck at a variety of games to win exclusive memorabilia and more. Plus, the first 500 attendees will receive a voucher good for one complimentary ticket to a Twins home game in April, excluding the Home Opener.
• Exclusive Twins x UNRL Merchandise: TwinsFest Live! attendees will be among the first to shop an exclusive new Twins X UNRL merchandise drop, unveiled that night.
• TwinsFest Auction: The TwinsFest online auction will be live from 10 a.m. today (Tuesday, January 20) through 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 at twins.auctions.mlb.com. Items available to bid on include four Champions Club tickets, a Joe Mauer collection, 1991 World Series Champions full team bobblehead set, the chance to fly to New York City for a taping of The Tonight Show and attend a Twins at New York Mets game, and more!
TwinsFest Signature Saturday presented by Dove: Saturday, January 24 at Target Field (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; doors open at 8:45 a.m.)
A daylong celebration of Twins baseball at Target Field, with autographs, photo ops, interactive games and more – all while helping to support the work of the Minnesota Twins Community Fund!
• Autograph and Photo Opportunities: Collect signatures from, or snag photos with, current Twins players, coaches and prospects, National Baseball and Twins Hall of Famers, and alumni.
• 830 WCCO Broadcast Stage: Fans can enjoy live interviews, panels and banter with 830 WCCO personalities and Twins broadcasters, players and front office guests.
• Kid-Approved Fun at Bullseye’s Backyard presented by Target: Kids can join Bullseye and Twins players in the fun of summer on the lawn, indoors! Play “Fastpitch Faceoff”, visit the DIY Dugout, win prizes and more, courtesy of Target. After hanging with Bullseye, kids can meet T.C. Bear, get their face painted and more.
• Signature Kids Autograph Sessions presented by Target: Kids ages 12 and under can get player autographs for just $5 at select Signature Kids Sessions presented by Target!
• Mini Golf in the Twins Clubhouse: Get exclusive access to the Twins clubhouse and play some mini golf at the “Land of 10,000 Putts” course – and maybe get a Twins player or alumnus as a putting partner!
• The Magic of 1991: Join Twins curator Clyde Doepner as he shares unique artifacts and brings stories to life 35 years after the Twins won the 1991 World Series in an incredible seven-game Fall Classic.
• Unique Shopping Opportunities: The “Baseball Market” features one-of-a-kind sports-themed treasures; the “Art & Memorabilia Sale” includes more than 100 exclusive pieces; and the “Yard Sale” delivers discounts aplenty.
• See You in April: The first 2,000 attendees to Signature Saturday will receive a voucher good for one complimentary ticket to any Twins home game in April, excluding the Home Opener.
• Patch with Purpose – Twins x Securian Woven into our Twin Cities Community: The Securian Financial patch worn on every Twins jersey – including those worn by the team during TwinsFest – symbolizes a shared commitment to build better tomorrows, together. The Twins and Securian are proudly making significant investments to support local nonprofits focused on youth, inclusion, housing, education and mentorship. Beginning at TwinsFest, fans can join this collective effort, activating a donation to Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities, Special Olympics Minnesota, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement North, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities with every authentic Twins jersey purchased at Target Field.
TwinsFest Futures Clinic presented by Dove: Saturday, January 24 at Urban Ventures (10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.)
Twins Territory youth ages 6-12 can get ready for the 2026 baseball and softball seasons by learning from Twins players and coaches! Both sessions are in partnership with Urban Ventures, a South Minneapolis-based nonprofit.
• All are Welcome: The TwinsFest Futures Clinic is open for baseball and softball players ages 6-12 of all skill levels interested in learning from the best in the game in a fun, relaxed and fundamentals-based setting.
• Learn from the Pros: Twins players and coaches will help guide kids through a variety of indoor stations – infield, outfield, hitting, throwing, agility and being a positive teammate.
• A Glove is All You Need: All participants are asked to bring a baseball or softball glove. Sneakers only. All other equipment will be provided.
• Growing the Game: Each registered clinic participant will receive a voucher good for one complimentary ticket to any Twins home game in April, excluding the Home Opener.
(info courtesy of Twins)
