Minnesota Twins Homestand Highlights: April 11-16
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins return to downtown Minneapolis for their second homestand of the 2025 season, a six-game stay against an American League Central foe and a National League opponent. First, the Twins welcome the Detroit Tigers for three games from tonight, Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13. When the Tigers depart, Minnesota will host Juan Soto and the New York Mets to Target Field for three games from Monday, April 14 to Wednesday, April 16.
TICKETS AVAILABLE
Single-game and group tickets for the Twins’ 2025 regular season home schedule at Target Field, along with MyTwins Membership packages, are available via twins.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS, or in-person at the Target Field Ticket Office.
CITY CONNECT FRIDAY
The Twins will wear their Nike City Connect uniforms for the first time this season tomorrow night, Friday, April 11 against Detroit. Minnesota is slated to wear the City Connects for every Friday home game this season. For more information on the Twins’ City Connects, visit twins.com/cityconnect.
TARGET FIELD IM-MAUER-TALITY
On Sunday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m., the Twins will formally unveil and dedicate a statue outside Target Field honoring the career and legacy of St. Paul native, franchise legend and 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Joe Mauer. The unveiling will take place on Target Plaza, outside Gate 34 heading toward 6th Street and 1st Avenue. The following are also scheduled to attend: Justin Morneau (longtime teammate and Twins Hall of Famer), Tom Kelly (Twins Hall of Famer who also has a Target Field statue in his honor), Paul Molitor (fellow St. Paul native and National Baseball Hall of Famer, along with Joe’s final Twins manager), Corey Koskie (teammate and Twins Hall of Fame electee), Glen Perkins (fellow Minnesota native and former teammate) and Bill Mack (the Minnesota-based artist who has crafted each Target Field statue). Mauer will be available for media interviews following the ceremony. On Sunday, fans already through the gates who wish to attend the statue unveiling and dedication will be permitted to re-enter Target Field.
FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO THE BIG LEAGUES
On Saturday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 16, Target Field will host the first three of six regular season high school baseball games presented by TRIA Orthopedics, following the conclusion of each respective day’s Twins game. Saturday’s contest will feature Byron vs. Stewartville and Wednesday’s will be a doubleheader of Lakeville North vs. Lakeville South and Highland Park vs. St. Paul Academy/Summit School. The six regular season prep games match the 2024 total for the most at Target Field in a single season in the ballpark’s 16-year history, each of the six games will feature a public address announcer and Target Field’s full assortment of videoboards and LED screens. Additionally, on Saturday, April 12, the Twins will be the presenting sponsor for a high school softball game between Como Park and Washburn, held at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus.
ADJUST YOUR BUNNY EARS
The Friday, April 11 game against the Detroit Tigers will be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV+ as part of Major League Baseball’s “Friday Night Baseball” package on the streaming provider. The Tuesday, April 15 game against the New York Mets will be carried via over-the-air television on FOX 9 and select Gray Media affiliates, along with Twins.TV cable and satellite providers and direct-to-consumer streaming platform.
A rundown of the Twins’ second homestand of the 2025 season, including theme nights and ticket deals, follows:
TWINS VS. DETROIT TIGERS: FRIDAY, APRIL 11 – SUNDAY, APRIL 13 (3 GAMES)
Friday, April 11 vs. Detroit Tigers (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
- City Connect Friday: The Twins will wear their Nike City Connect uniforms for the first time in 2025.
- Ceremonial First Pitch – University of Minnesota Basketball: Golden Gophers Men’s Basketball Head Coach Niko Medved will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the homestand opener. A University of Minnesota alumnus and Roseville native, Medved was named head coach on March 24 of this year.
Saturday, April 12 vs. Detroit Tigers (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)
- Ceremonial First Pitches – Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest Winners: The Twins’ 2025 MLK Essay Winners will each throw out a ceremonial first pitch; this year’s winners are Diallo Gant Jr., Ajwa Abshir and Georgia Lindgren. Students were invited to listen to Dr. King’s speech “The Drum Major Instinct” and write an essay about it and what inspires them to make a difference.
- Postgame – High School Game: After the conclusion of the Twins-Tigers game, Byron and Stewartville will take the field in the first of six regular season high school baseball games hosted at Target Field this season.
Sunday, April 13 vs. Detroit Tigers (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)
Joe Mauer Statue Dedication and Unveiling: On Sunday at 11:30 a.m. the Twins will formally unveil and dedicate a statue outside Target Field honoring the career and legacy of St. Paul native, franchise legend and 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Joe Mauer. The unveiling will take place on Target Plaza, outside Gate 34 heading toward 6th Street and 1st Avenue. On Sunday, fans already through the gates who wish to attend the statue dedication will be permitted to re-enter Target Field.
Ceremonial First Pitch: Mauer will also throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.
Kids Day presented by Target: Every Sunday home game at Target Field is Kids Day presented by Target! Among the activities:
Thanks to U.S. Bank, kids’ meals are half price – just $4 – at select concession stands.
Postgame, kids 12-and-under can run the bases.
TWINS VS. NEW YORK METS: MONDAY, APRIL 14 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 (3 GAMES)
Monday, April 14 vs. New York Mets (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Daily Ticket Specials: Fans can take advantage of the following daily ticket deals: All You Can Eat Legends Landing, Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology, and TickPick Family Section.
- Full-Time Employee of the Month Recognition: Prior to the game, the Twins will recognize the club’s offseason full-time Employees of the Month.
Tuesday, April 15 vs. New York Mets presented by Nike (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Jackie Robinson Day: The Twins and Mets will join Major League Baseball and the 28 other clubs in recognizing Jackie Robinson Day, as well as the enduring legacy of Robinson and his impact. Activations include:
Pregame Recognition: On the field prior to the game, the Twins will recognize student-athletes from the Gerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club, along with players from the North Commons RBI baseball team, the 15U Twins Nike RBI Champions and the 18U Twins Nike RBI Champions.
Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by 72-year-old Carl Rogan, the grandson of Charles Wilber “Bullet Joe” Rogan, who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998. “Bullet Joe” was known as one of the best players in the Negro Leagues. As a child, Carl relocated to Minnesota and attended Minneapolis Central School, where he excelled in baseball, basketball and football. Carl went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force, then worked 30 years at 3M. For the past 20 years, Carl has worked as an exercise instructor at the YMCA and a Youth Coach.
National Anthem: “The Star-Spangled Banner” will be performed by local positive alternative pop all-sibling group Nunnabove.
Wednesday, April 16 vs. New York Mets (12:10 p.m.; gates open at 10:30 a.m.)
- Postgame – High School Dreams: After the conclusion of the Twins-Mets game, Target Field will host a high school baseball doubleheader, first with Lakeville North vs. Lakeville South, followed by Highland Park vs. St. Paul Academy/Summit School.
DAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONS
Fans can find their ticket to savings throughout homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials and Ballpark Activations:
- TickPick Family Section (Every game): Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi. Hot dog and soda 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 (Monday-Thursday): 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 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!