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Everything you need to know about what's new at Target Field in 2025

Pickle pizza, walleye tacos and other new foods at Target Field for 2025
Pickle pizza, walleye tacos and other new foods at Target Field for 2025 01:57

From a new concession layout to enhanced entrances, Target Field will be unveiling multiple upgrades during the Twins' home opener on Thursday.

Point of sale system

The point of sale systems have also been upgraded at all concessions and premium seating locations to the MyVenue system.

"MyVenue is a fast, intuitive and user-friendly technology that allows fans throughout Target Field to quickly and easily make their food and beverage purchases," the Twins said in a news release.

Facial recognition entry

Fans will also be able to get into the game faster as the Twins debut the MLB Go-Ahead Entry at Target Field. It is an optional ticket validation system that uses facial recognition. The process works even for fans with glasses, masks, hats and face paint. 

Fans can register for the program via the MLB Ballpark app, then walk directly into Target Field without stopping to scan tickets. If you're coming in a group, the app knows how many tickets you've got, meaning only one person in the group needs to register and no one else needs to scan.

Go-Ahead Entry is available through a designated lane at gates 3, 6, 29 and 34.

Food & drink

The Twins modernized one of its concession areas at sections 105 and 109, replacing the traditional "belly-up" model for food stands with open-air, self-serve market concepts.

With over 4,000 square feet of renovated spaces, the Twins say the new layouts provide fans with a quicker, more efficient and more convenient way to grab food and drinks, including traditional ballpark favorites.

Target Field will also be offering over a dozen new food and drink options this season in addition to classic ballpark favorites.

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Here's the full list of new food and drink offerings:

  • Grilled SPAM Sandwich – Seared SPAM patty, caramelized onions and bacon on a toasted onion bun. 
  • Chopped Southwest Burger – Chopped beef patty, chorizo, jalapeño aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperjack cheese and queso fresco on a hoagie roll.
  • Vinai – Sweet and sour fried pork featuring crispy fried pork tossed in sweet and sour sauce, served on a fresh cabbage slaw with fresh cucumbers and pickled carrots. 
  • Keeper's Heart Spiced Honeycrisp – Keeper's Heart Rye whiskey with sweet and sour mix, hot honey Monin syrup and apple Monin syrup, topped with soda.
  • Keeper's Heart Vanilla Creamed Whiskey – Keeper's Heart Rye whiskey with vanilla creme Monin syrup and soda will bring you back in time to an old-fashioned soda fountain shop. 
  • Pizza Lucé – Dugout dill pickle pizza
  • Lord Fletcher's Walleye Tacos - Fresh seasoned walleye topped with napa cilantro slaw in tequila vinaigrette and Baja sauce. 
  • 10,000 Lakes Bar - Select beverages from Carbliss (Black Raspberry, Lemon Lime, Peach, Pineapple, Mango and Watermelon) and Surfside (Iced Tea and Vodka, and Lemonade and Vodka). 
  • Official Fried Chicken - Hot Honey Chicken Tenders and Waffles, and a Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich will be available. 
  • Kramarczuk's - Brat Sampler featuring locally-made Polish, bratwurst and cherry bomb sausages with grilled onions and sauerkraut on the side. 
  • Taco Libre debuts at Target Field with two offerings: 
    • Machete – an 18" corn masa quesadilla with your choice of steak or chicken, lettuce, sour cream and shredded cheese. 
    • Rice Bowl – with your choice of steak or chicken and served with rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco.
  • Niko Niko Boba will offer several boba tea flavors:
    • Hawaiian Fruit Tea – The best-selling refreshing fruit tea with black tea, ice, Hawaiian fruit tea syrup, peach syrup and water, and choice of boba. 
    • Signature Milk Tea – Best-selling creamy black tea with Sun Moon Lake black tea, bubble tea powder and fructose, and choice of boba. 
    • Strawberry Lemon Spritz – A caffeine-free, no-tea option with strawberry jam, lemon syrup, water and sparkling water, and choice of boba.
  • Grand Slam Shawarma - Marinated chicken in garlic sauce rolled up in flatbread, chopped pickles and roasted garlic mayo. 
  • Roots for the Home Team Jalapeno Popper Salad/Flour Tortilla Wrap - A mix of quinoa, corn, zucchini, carrots, tomato, cilantro and red onions on top of mixed greens, served with a vegan cream cheese jalapeño dressing and chipotle croutons. Available select weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day. 
  • Soul Bowl Caribe Bowl – Jerk BBQ chicken, sweet plantains, yellow rice and diced pineapples, garnished with green onions. 
  • Hrbek's Pork Tenderloin Sandwich - Crispy pork cutlet on a fresh bakery roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and ranch aioli. 
  • TokiDoki Wings - Wings with your choice of TokiDoki dry rub or Sweet TokiDoki wing sauce. 
  • Cozy Cookie - Varieties include Chocolate Chip (also available gluten free and nut free), Cookie Monster, Golden Oreo, Red Velvet, S'mores and Chocolate cookies.

Expanded cellular coverage

Cellular network coverage is also set to be expanded at Target Field through a new partnership with American Tower. The Twins say once upgrades are completed, coverage will be expanded by 82% and 5G will be available for all three major mobile network carriers.

Work on the cellular network began in January and is expected to be done in September.

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