On the 25th anniversary of Target Center’s grand opening, representatives from the City of Minneapolis, Timberwolves and Lynx, and AEG Facilities celebrated the arena’s rich history, delivered an update on the renovation schedule and announced an extension with Target for the naming rights of the building.
Some highlights of the renovation include additional gathering spaces, clubs, a focus on traffic flow, improved guest amenities and preservation of recent investments. In addition to a redone exterior, the main entrance to the building will shift to the corner of 1st Ave and 6th St. and feature a five-story glass atrium.
The exact construction dates are not yet known, but a timeline of the $129 million renovation project has been released.
- Phase 1 Summer 2016: Suite Level, Scoreboard, Acoustic Improvements
- Phase 2 Fall 2016-Spring 2017: Exterior Work Begin, Loading Dock, Marshalling Yard
- Phase 3 Summer 2017: New Lobby Built, Locker Rooms, Dressing Rooms, Public Restrooms, Concourse Improvements, Additional Club Spaces, Food and Beverage Improvements