Target Field Twins Game Bag Policy

So you’re heading to Target Field for a Twins game. You’ve got your rally cap, your lucky socks, and a burning desire to watch Byron Buxton rob a home run. But wait—what about your bag? That innocent tote you packed with sunscreen and a smuggled hot dog? Yeah, the bag policy is about to become your new best friend or your worst enemy.

Here’s the deal: Target Field runs a strict clear bag policy. That means your purse, backpack, or diaper bag must be transparent—like the windows of the Metrodome in a thunderstorm. If it’s not clear, you’re basically carrying a contraband potato sack.

Size matters (and not in a fun way)

Your clear bag can be no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. That’s roughly the size of a loaf of bread or a very flat cat. Anything bigger, and you’ll be leaving it in a lockbox outside—or worse, feeding it to the giant Minnie and Paul statue.

And if you’re thinking, “I’ll just bring a tiny clutch!”—you can! Clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed, even if they aren’t clear. But be warned: that’s barely big enough for a lip gloss, a credit card, and your shattered dreams of a seventh-inning stretch beer.

What you can’t bring (prepare to be offended)

No backpacks. No coolers. No multipocket “tactical” vests—sorry, John Wick. Also, no bags with outside pockets unless they’re clear. That rule exists because someone once hid a raccoon in a fanny pack, I’m convinced.

No backpacks at Target Field: Twins' new bag policy in effect

Surprising fact: Medical and diaper bags get a special pass, but they must be inspected. So if you are hauling a non-clear bag for health reasons, prepare to have a security guard personally peer into your bag with the enthusiasm of a mall cop on a sugar high.

Why this policy exists (the boring but real reason)

It’s not to ruin your afternoon—it’s to speed up security lines. Target Field processes over 40,000 fans per game, and clear bags cut inspection time by 50%. That means you spend less time waiting in line and more time trying to catch a foul ball that will probably land in the upper deck behind you.

Target Field Bag Policy - a Yes for 16" X 16" X 8" Size

Also, they learned from 2021’s Raccoon Incident at an NFC championship game. Not a joke. A real raccoon. In a concession stand. What was in the bag? We’ll never know.

Pro tips for bag survival

Buy a clear bag online before the game—don’t be the person who shows up with a plastic grocery bag full of soda cans. That’s tacky, my friend, and the security guards will judge you silently. And remember, you can always stuff your jacket pockets with snacks, as long as they aren’t in a bag.

Bottom line: Keep it clear, keep it small, and leave your secret smuggling dreams at home. Target Field is all about the baseball, not your crafty bag engineering. So grab a clear tote, a glove, and some overpriced nachos. You’ll have a ball—just don’t try to bring one in your purse.