The Minnesota Twins welcomed thousands of fans to Target Field for the home opener on Thursday.

It’s a day that so many fans look forward to.

A new time to see all your friends at the gates,” said Tony Voda from Golden Valley.

The new season kicked off in traditional Minnesota fashion with temperatures in the low 40s.

“It’s cold, but it doesn’t matter when you’re having fun,” said Vincent Bjerke, who’s attending his second game ever at Target Field. “Exhilarating, it’s really fun.”

For some, this is a tradition that runs deep in their family. Voda has been to every home opener at Target Field.

“This is the, I think, the 16th year in a row,” Voda said.

One younger four-year-old Twins fan is trying to keep up.

“All four since she’s been alive starting at two months old,” said Kara Dauer, from Jackson, MN. “I grew up as a Twins fan watching them at the Metrodome, and to carry on a tradition to her is awesome.”

As thousands pour into Target Field, the Twins are trying to keep the experience fresh.

“It’s a baseball holiday,” said Matt Hodson, Twins Director of Business Communications.

New this year is the market-style concession layout in the main concourse and the expansion of Twins Pass, allowing fans access to the park for around $4 a game.

“This is the first year all 81 games including today’s home opener is part of it,” Hodson said.

On this unofficial baseball holiday, Twins fans can unite, as another season is upon us.

A ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Nelson Cruz, followed by a performance of the Star-Spangled Banner by cast members of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ production of “Grease”. Afterward, fans watched the Twins Territory flag raised and a flyover of two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Wing.

The game comes one day after a Twins win against the Chicago White Sox. Meanwhile, the Astros just completed a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants, in which they were swept.

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New this year at Target Field is the MLB Go-Ahead Entry System, which makes getting inside the venue easier. All you have to do to use the system is register and take your photo on the MLB app.

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Fans headed to the game will be able to check out some of the new foods available this season at Target Field. CLICK HERE for a full list. The team also renovated their concession areas at sections 105 and 109 in the main concourse, with open stands being replaced with a new open-air, self-serve market that increased the number of registers from 29 to 41.

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If you want to watch games, the Twins say, in addition to a streaming subscription option, Twins.TV will be available on cable and satellite providers for the 2025 season. That includes major TV providers such as DirecTV, Dish Network, Spectrum and Xfinity.

An online tool is available to connect fans in the Twins TV market with their local channel — just enter your ZIP code and choose your provider.

Outside of a traditional cable or satellite subscription, Twins.TV is available as a direct streaming service with no local blackouts for $99.99 for the full season or $19.99 per month. Subscribers can access streams through MLB.TV or on other streaming platforms, including Fubo, Hulu, Sling TV and YouTube TV.

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