Tunnel to Tip-Off: Target Center Tour and Shoot Around

Go behind the scenes at Target Center with a guided tour and step onto the court for a rare shootaround—part of the City Stories festival.

Step inside one of the Twin Cities’ most iconic sports venues.

Go behind the scenes at Target Center, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, on a guided tour exploring the arena’s design, operations, and behind-the-scenes spaces. You’ll experience parts of the building rarely open to the public.

The tour concludes with a rare opportunity to step onto the court and participate in a shoot-around —an unforgettable way to experience the arena from a player’s perspective.

What to Expect

• 60-minute guided tour of Target Center
• Behind-the-scenes access to select arena spaces
• Insights into the building’s design and operations
• 30-minute on-court shootaround experience

Additional Information

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Tours are wheelchair accessible and wheelchairs can be provided
• Some areas may have restricted access based on arena operations
• Please see the Target Center's list of restricted items and other FAQ related to visiting.

Reschedling or Refunding Policy:

• In case of a conflicting Target Center Event (which may occur because of basketball playoff schedules) this event may be rescheduled.
• In the case of such a conflict, ticket holders will be given the option to move their tickets to the new time or recieve a full refund.

Photography Disclosure

Rethos staff, volunteers and contract employees may document this event for future promotional materials, fundraising or advertising of Rethos as well as Doors Open and City Stories events. By attending this event, participants grant full permission to Rethos to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, or any other record of this event, for any legitimate purpose without any monetary payment.

If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify a member of the event staff.

About City Stories

City Stories is a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities through tours, talks, and experiences across the region. Buy tickets to other City Stories events here.