Tickets on Sale Now! For the Winter Meltdown At Smorgie’s Downtown!

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Smorgie’s: The Perfect Place to Warm Up After TwinsFest
Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis (508 N 1st Ave), Smorgie’s is already known as one of the best places for great food, great drinks, and great value before or after a big event, making it the ideal backdrop for a gathering of Twins fans of all kinds. We'll be taking over their enormous lower level. 

What to Expect at the Winter Meltdown
As always, Winter Meltdown is the ultimate offseason celebration built by fans, for fans. Each ticket includes:

• Two complimentary craft beers
• An exclusive Winter Meltdown 2026 pint glass
• Entry into door prize raffles
• Premium hangouts and baseball conversations with the Twins Daily community
• Live on-stage interviews hosted by Aaron Gleeman & John Bonnes and special guests who mingle with the Twins Daily community

Previous years have featured familiar Twins names and fan favorites, and it is shaping up to be another unforgettable night. 

When & Where
Date: Saturday, January 24th
Time: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Smorgie’s, 508 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis

Per usual, the Winter Meltdown is the same weekend as TwinsFest. That means you can soak up the full fan experience at Target Field, then stroll over to the Meltdown to top off the day with the ultimate afterparty with the Twins Daily community!

TAKE MY MONEY!
We would love to, but tickets are limited — only about 250 are available — and are expected to go quickly, especially through the Twins Daily Caretaker program. And they're only available to Caretakers, whose tickets are FREE, and who can buy three guests tickets for just $20 apiece.

Can I Just Buy A Ticket if I'm not a Caretaker?
Maybe? Later? If our Caretakers do not sell this thing out, we will offer general admission tickets the week of the event. The last two years, we could not. But if we can, they will be $60 apiece. (So becoming a Caretaker is a better deal anyway.)

Become a Caretaker here!

If you are already a Caretaker, THANK YOU. Just click on that link. But please do not delay in buying your ticket. We will likely sell out, even limiting them to Caretakers and their friends. So grab them now.

The Caretakers take care of Twins Daily, and we want to take care of them, so to give them the best chance, we are limiting the tickets to them, at least for now. If you want to join Twins Daily's Caretakers, you can do so for as low as $4/month. You get exclusive content, other benefits, and support from our hard-working writers, moderators, and tech guys. We would LOVE to have you join us. 

Purchase tickets here.

Why Smorgie’s is such a great fit for the Meltdown:

• It's just a short stroll from both Target Field (and Target Center), so fans can walk over from TwinsFest and keep the celebration going. 
• Daily 2-for-1 drink specials from 3–5 PM, so don't be afraid to get there early!
• Everything on the menu is under $12, and Smorgie’s is known as the cheapest spot on the block for drinks and food.
• One of the best stops for value and fun before a game, concert, or night out.
• Home of the Smorgie’s Smash, voted one of the best burgers in the Twin Cities (a must-try while you are there).
• Wanna stay late? It's open seven days a week: 11 am – 1 am, with the kitchen open until 1 am, so you won’t miss a bite.

Whether you are grabbing a Smorgie’s Smash, sharing cheese curds and pickle fries with friends, or enjoying one of the bar’s signature cocktails, Smorgie’s delivers the kind of relaxed, lively atmosphere that feels like a Meltdown should. It is known as one of the best stops for value and fun before a game, concert, or night out – and now it is this year’s home of Twins Daily’s biggest winter gathering.

 

Whether you are planning to catch TwinsFest earlier in the day or just want a legendary winter meetup with fellow fans, Smorgie’s in downtown Minneapolis is where it's all happening this January 24th!

In previous years, hundreds of people have sought to attend this exclusive event; however, this year, we have only 250 tickets available. You will likely need to become (or know) a Twins Daily Caretaker to get a ticket.

Again, each caretaker gets a free ticket to the Meltdown, and caretakers can buy up to three additional tickets for just $20.

Looking for more details? Great! We will reveal more about the Meltdown as it approaches, including our guests, special brewery, giveaways, and other sponsors. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or Bluesky for more news as it is released.

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[tarheeltwinsfan]

Sounds like an awesome event. Wish I lived closer to Minneapolis.

[ZackLandy]

I purchased a free caretaker ticket, am I supposed to have a QR code or email? All I have is a screenshot of my invoice.

[jakenotjacob48]

same boat as zacklandy. got free ticket and no confirmation. will we get an email? a notification?

[South Dakota Tom]

I think they just had our names at the door last year.  That's my recollection anyway.

[lecroy24fan]

50 minutes ago, South Dakota Tom said:

I think they just had our names at the door last year.  That's my recollection anyway.

Yep that's how it was.