by The Minnesota Twins rank 24th in reported attendance this season, a steep fall from 2019 when the team ranked 15th, just one spot below the San Diego Padres.
According to ESPN, the Twins drew 1.7 million fans in 2025, marking the lowest total in Target Field history. To get fans back to the ballpark, the team is selling a season-long ticket pass for $249. By comparison, the nearby Milwaukee Brewers’ cheapest season ticket package is $1,233. The team is also offering $2 beers for loyalty program members on Fridays and Saturdays.
“Bribes. That’s what they are,” said Star Tribune reporter La Velle E. Neal III, who has covered the team for more than 25 years.
The Twins faced backlash before the season began for the way they built the roster. A lack of free agent signings and a weak lineup left fans wanting more. However, after 30 games, the Twins sit at 13-17 on pace for their over-under win total of 73 games.
So, what is keeping fans away?
A ticket reseller, who asked to remain anonymous, said the attendance has as much to do with the weather as it does the team’s success.
“It’s been really slow because the weather has been brutal,” he said. “This is the worst April as far as I can remember in terms of weather for games.”
Other fans cited more personal reasons for showing up.
“I’m just coming because my dear old brother came to town,” one fan said.
Despite the justifications for low attendance, the Twins have not been to a World Series in 34 years and have not made a League Championship Series in over 20. Calls for the Pohlad family to sell the team continue, but ownership has made it clear they have no intention of selling.
