Twins Weekend Homestand vs. Kansas City Royals; Postgame fireworks, a theme night and more on tap

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field today for their 10th homestand of the season, a three-game weekend stay against the Kansas City Royals from tonight (Friday, August 8) through Sunday, August 10.

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 + POSTGAME FIREWORKS TONIGHT

Tonight, the Twins will wear their Nike City Connect uniforms, and following the game fans will be treated to a postgame fireworks show, set to the tune of your favorite singalong songs!

VALUE MENU CONCESSION STANDS EXPANDED

The Twins recently added a fourth Value Menu concession stand. All items at Value Menu concession stands – now located at Sections 120, 133, 311 and 323 – are priced under $6: hot dog ($3.99), soft pretzel ($4.49), popcorn ($3.49), peanuts ($2.99), fountain soda ($2.49), Bud/Bud Light can ($5.99), bottled water ($3.99) and ice cream ($3.49).

ROKU SUNDAY LEADOFF

First pitch of the Sunday, August 10 series finale against the Kansas City Royals will be at 12:05 p.m. because the game will be streamed live and free on The Roku Channel, as part of Major League Baseball’s Sunday Leadoff deal with Roku.

SPECIAL EVENTS, THEME NIGHTS, GROUP EVENTS AND ‘WEEKEND WINDUP’, OH MY!

This homestand features several special events, including:

• Postgame Fireworks (Friday, August 8)
• Hello Kitty Night (Friday, August 8)
• 612 Saturday presented by Carbliss (Saturday, August 9)
• Native American Heritage Night presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community (Saturday, August 9)
• Native American Heritage Baseball Bat Gate Giveaway (Saturday, August 9)
• University of South Dakota Night (Saturday, August 9)
• Kids Day and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway presented by Target (Sunday, August 10)
• Norwegian Heritage Day (Sunday, August 10)

SELECT FIRST PITCHES AND PREGAME RECOGNITIONS

This homestand features several notable first pitches and/or pregame recognitions.

• Friday, August 8: Ceremonial first pitch by Thrivent Chief Growth & Generosity Officer Carolyn Sakstrup
• Friday, August 8: Ceremonial first pitch by Twins 2025 first round draft pick Marek Houston
• Friday, August 8: Ceremonial first pitch by Coyle Bauer in honor of Organ Donation Awareness Night
• Friday, August 8: Recognition of the Minnesota Rolling Twins wheelchair softball team
• Saturday, August 9: Ceremonial first pitch by 2025 Miss Prairie Island Aurora Boldt
• Saturday, August 9: Ceremonial first pitch by 2025 Mr. Baseball Owen Marsolek
• Saturday, August 9: Recognition of Byron Buxton as the Twins’ winner of the 2025 MLBPAA Heart & Hustle Award
• Sunday, August 10: Recognition of Joe Torre Safe At Home and Esperanza United
• Sunday, August 10: Ceremonial first pitch by Henrik Karlsson on behalf of the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance

“Weekend Windup”

Fans can look forward to the summer “Weekend Windup” at Target Field for every weekend home series through Labor Day.

• Fridays: Kick off the weekend with entertainment at the ballpark! Tonight’s game features postgame fireworks on Hello Kitty Night.
• 612 Saturdays presented by Carbliss: Pregame food and beverage deals and premium giveaways! Beginning when gates open through first pitch, it’s a party on the Gate 34 lawn with $6 drinks (draft beer and Carbliss drinks), $1 snacks (popcorn, chips and more) and $2 food specials (hot dogs, peanuts and candy). Saturday is Native American Heritage Night and the first 5,000 fans through the gates on Saturday will receive a Native American Heritage Baseball Bat presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community, plus it’s University of South Dakota Night.
• Sunday Kids Day presented by Target: Special activities and discounts for our youngest fans! The Gate 34 lawn area turns into “Bullseye’s Backyard” with interactive games and activities. Also, every Sunday, kids meals are just $4 thanks to U.S. Bank. Lastly, all kids 12-and-under can run the bases after every Sunday home game! And, this Sunday, the first 5,000 kids ages 12-and-under will receive a Kids Back-to-School Backpack presented by Target.

A rundown of the Twins’ 10th homestand of the 2025 season, including theme nights, group events and ticket deals, follows:

TWINS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 (3 GAMES)

Friday, August 8 vs. Kansas City Royals presented by Thrivent (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

• Postgame Fireworks: Get ready for a show in the sky! Fans can stick around after tonight’s game for a postgame fireworks show, set to your favorite songs to sing along to.
• Hello Kitty Night: Get ready for a super cute and fun-filled night at Target Field on Hello Kitty Night! Fans who purchased this theme night package will receive a ticket to the game plus an exclusive Twins Hello Kitty plush.
• 2025 First Round Draft Pick Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by the Twins’ 2025 first round draft pick Marek Houston.
• Organ Donation Awareness Night: Friday is Organ Donation Awareness Night at Target Field, presented by Lifesource and the National Kidney Foundation. As part of the night, a ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by six-year-old Coyle Bauer, who received a life-saving kidney transplant.
• Rolling Twins Pregame Recognition: On the field prior to Friday’s game, the Twins will recognize the reigning Wheelchair Softball World Series Champion Minnesota Rolling Twins. A member of the National Wheelchair Softball Association since its origins in 1976, the Rolling Twins have won 22 national titles and will look to defend their title at the 2025 Wheelchair Softball World Series, hosted by Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute from August 14-16 in Bloomington, MN.
• Thrivent Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Thrivent Chief Growth & Generosity Officer Carolyn Sakstrup.

Saturday, August 9 vs. Kansas City Royals presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community (6:10 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)

• 612 Saturday presented by Carbliss: From the time gates open through first pitch, fans can enjoy $6 drinks (draft beer and Carbliss drinks), $1 snacks (popcorn, chips and more) and $2 food specials (hot dogs, peanuts and candy).
• Native American Heritage Night: Join the Twins and our partners at Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community in celebrating our annual Native American Heritage Night! Elements of the night include:

• • Celebrating Native American Heritage: For the first time in club history, the Twins are honoring the Dakota culture with a custom bat and hat, designed by artist and Prairie Island Indian Community member Shalene Foote, and produced in partnership with Treasure Island Resort & Casino. The hat and bat honor the revered tradition of Dakota floral, or Yuhaha – a visual representation of the relationship that our ancestors built with the land and, specifically, plants. Inspired by the thread of Yuhaha through generations of Dakota art, Shalene’s work beautifully connects baseball, the Twins and Target Field to Minnesota’s indigenous roots.
    • Gate Giveaway (Bat): The first 5,000 fans through the gates on Saturday will receive the bat.
    • Available for Purchase (Hat): The limited-edition hat can be purchased exclusively at the Twins New Era Team Store at Target Field, beginning Friday, August 8, while supplies last.
  • Pregame Performance: A pregame dance and drum performance will take place on the field by members of the Prairie Island Indian Community.
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by 2025 Miss Prairie Island Aurora Boldt.

• Byron Buxton Heart & Hustle Award Recognition: 2025 American League All-Star Byron Buxton was recently named the Twins’ winner of the 2025 Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Heart & Hustle Award, his third time taking home the honor. He will be recognized with his award on the field prior to Saturday’s game.
• University of South Dakota Night: Calling all Coyotes! All those associated with the University of South Dakota are welcome at USD Night at Target Field! This group event package includes a ticket to the game plus an exclusive co-themed USD “Twin Cities” jersey. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket purchased will support the USD Alumni Association. The night includes a ceremonial first pitch thrown out by USD alumnus and longtime baseball coach and fan Bob Reiter.
• Mr. Baseball Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by 2025 Mr. Baseball Owen Marsolek, a left-handed pitcher from Duluth Marshall High School who has committed to continue his playing career at Western Kentucky University. Owen was presented the award by the Minnesota All Sports Alliance in partnership with the Minnesota Twins Community Fund.

Sunday, August 10 vs. Kansas City Royals presented by Target (12:05 p.m.; gates open at 10:00 a.m.)

• Roku Sunday Leadoff: First pitch of Sunday’s series and homestand finale will be at 12:05 p.m. because the game will be streamed live and free on The Roku Channel, as part of Major League Baseball’s Sunday Leadoff deal with Roku.
• Norwegian Heritage Day: Skål! Join the Twins on Norwegian Heritage Day! Fans who purchase this theme day package will receive a ticket to the game plus an exclusive Norwegian Day Twins t-shirt.
• Gate Giveaway – Kids Back-to-School Backpack: The first 5,000 kids ages 12-and-under through the gates on Sunday will receive a Kids Back-to-School Backpack presented by Target.
• Joe Torre Safe At Home and Esperanza United Recognition: On the field prior to the game, the Twins will recognize Joe Torre Safe At Home and Esperanza United. Safe At Home was founded more than 20 years ago by National Baseball Hall of Famer Torre and his wife, Ali, to end the cycle of domestic violence and abuse through education while creating a world where every young person feels safe, supported and empowered. Esperanza United is a St. Paul-based nonprofit that leverages the strength of Latinx communities to end domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Public service announcements about domestic violence and resource awareness will be shown throughout the game and the Twins will give out 1,000 custom Safe At Home Topps^® baseball cards to kids 12-and-under who run the bases following the game.
• Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Recognition: Sunday is the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance’s (MOCA) Tie-It Teal Day at Target Field. MOCA will be recognized on the field prior to Sunday’s game and a ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by seven-year-old Henrik Karlsson, whose grandmother is an ovarian cancer survivor and a member of MOCA’s board.
• 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.
  • Families can check out Bullseye’s Backyard, featuring fun activities on the Gate 34 lawn!
  • Postgame, kids 12-and-under can run the bases.

DAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONS

Fans can find their ticket to savings throughout the 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.
• 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!