Minnesota Twins Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule & Giveaways

[Matthew Lenz]

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While you can question the motivation, you can't question the effort the Minnesota Twins Front Office is putting into getting fans to return to Target Field in 2026. After significantly reducing the price of the Twins Pass and announcing a buy two, get one free “Triple Play Bundle”, they have released an impressive lineup of promotions for the season.

The headliner (at least for those of age and like to participate in such activities) is the expansion of the pre-game happy hour to include Friday and Saturday games. Fans can enjoy $2 beers from the time the gates open to the scheduled first pitch (emphasis on “scheduled” meaning it's not when the first pitch is thrown…sorry, no getting tanked for cheap when game starts are delayed). On Friday games, fans of any age can consume hot dogs and “snacks” at $2 an item.

Another recurring promotion that will surely be popular amongst the under “12 & under” crowd (as well as the pocketbooks of the adults accompanying them) is the free kids ice cream and half-price kid meals on Sunday contests. Of course, these matinees have historically been “Kids Day” at Target Field where they will also have the opportunity to run the bases following the game.

The Twins, though, are just getting started - they also announced upwards of 50 additional giveaways and theme nights across the 81 game home season.

The highlight giveaway for me is the Kirby Puckett jersey giveaway when the Twins host the Athletics on Saturday, July 25th. Additional fan favorites include bobble heads and another replica jersey, which are listed below:

• May 16 (vs. MIL): Grogu Bobblehead via a Star Wars ticket package
• June 6 (vs. KC): Royce Lewis Jersey giveaway
• June 27 (vs. COL): Buxton Bobblehead giveaway

The remaining promotions are nothing to sleep on. Below is a list of the giveaways that require you to be one of the first 5-10 thousand fans through the gates:

• April 3 (vs. TB): Opening Day Beanie
• April 5 (vs. TB): Kids Opening Day Beanie
• April 7 (vs. DET): Magnetic Schedule
• May 2 (vs. TOR): Minnesota Twins Fishing Lure
• June 22 (vs. LAD): Native American Heritage Night Jersey
• June 23 (vs. LAD): Night Light
• July 11 (vs. LAA): Twins Hall of Fame Pin
• July 12 (vs. LAA): Beach Tote Bag
• July 26 (vs. ATH): Back to School Lunch Bag
• August 16 (vs. PHI): Back to School Backpack
• August 30 (vs. CWS): Kids T.C. Bear Shoulder Mascot
• September 26 (vs. TEX): Fan Appreciation Hat
• September 27 (vs. TEX): Kids Appreciation Widget Baseball Hat

But wait, there's more! As has been the case for awhile now, the Twins have an every growing array of special ticket package promotions. Most notably (for anyone who plans to subscribe to Twins.TV anyway), is Twins.TV Night on Wednesday, April 8th against the Detroit Tigers. If you purchase the special ticket package not only do you get into the game, but also included is a subscription to Twins.TV, "a behind-the-scenes exclusive look at what brings broadcasts to life", and a broadcaster meet and greet. Other “get a ticket, get an item” special ticket package promotions include:

• April 28 (vs. SEA): University of St. Thomas Night
• May 1 (vs. TOR): First Responders Night
• May 2 (vs. TOR): Mental Health Awareness Day
• May 3 (vs. TOR): Cancer Awareness Day
• May 12 (vs. MIA): Bark at the Park
• May 13 (vs. MIA): Nurses Night
• May 17 (vs. MIL): Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day
• May 19 (vs. HOU): Wine Women & Baseball, St. Cloud State Night
• June 2 (vs. CWS): CSB+SJU Night
• June 4 (vs. KC): Prince Night
• June 5 (vs. KC): Pop Star Night, University of Minnesota Night, Golf Night
• June 7 (vs. KC): Pixar Night
• June 12 (vs. STL): Pride Night
• June 14 (vs. STL): Barbie Game Day, Winona State Night
• June 23 (vs. LAD): Gustavus Night
• June 24 (vs. LAD): St. Olaf Night
• June 27 (vs. COL): Girl Scout Night
• June 28 (vs. COL): Wine Women & Baseball
• July 10 (vs. LAA): Yacht Rock Night, Bowling Day
• July 24 (vs. ATH): South Dakota State University Night
• July 26 (vs. ATH): Hello Kitty Day
• July 28 (vs. KC): Wine Women & Baseball
• August 10 (vs. BAL): University of North Dakota Night
• August 11 (vs. BAL): North Dakota State University Night
• August 15 (vs. PHI): Field of Dreams Night, University of South Dakota Night
• August 18 (vs. ATL): Wine Women & Baseball
• August 28 (vs. CWS): Minnesota State University - Mankato Night, Breck Night
• August 29 (vs. CWS): SpongeBob Day
• August 30 (vs. CWS): Peanuts Day
• August 31 (vs. DET): St. Paul Saints Night
• September 1 (vs. DET): Bark at the Park
• September 15 (vs. NYY): Wine Women & Baseball

While the product on the field may not be entertaining, many of these promotions might be reason enough to get to Target Field this summer. For additional details, such as whether you need to be the first 5,000 or 10,000 fans, make sure to visit the promotions page on the Twins website!

Which promotions are you most excited for? Join the conversation in the comments!

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[C-Gangster]

Fun promotions to distract from the loss!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

3 hours ago, C-Gangster said:

Fun promotions to distract from the loss!

If it works out that way, there are worse things in life... But i kinda expect there won't be much of a correlation. 

On the other hand, i'd gladly take it if a lack of promotion means there was no Twins loss to distract from. 119-43 here we go! (and not going to complain if i miscounted the promotions slightly, and there happen to be a few more)

Anyway....  Hurray for publicity and associated promotions!

 

PS Do i want to know who wine women are?

[D.C Twins]

When is 'Bullpen In Memoriam' Night? 

[old nurse]

Somebody claimed that promotions will significantly increase attendance.  Note that there is still no bat night. 

[Permanent Twins Fan]

12 hours ago, D.C Twins said:

When is 'Bullpen In Memoriam' Night? 

Probably Opening Day

[KnoblauchWasFramed]

Terrific - with that being said this will be the third year in a row I won't be at a single Twins game.  Officially the longest stretch of my life.

[Craig Arko]

I’m holding out for “Last Imperial Stormtrooper in Minnesota” bobblehead day.