Oct
2
Fri · 8:00pm
Minnesota Orchestra: Thomas Sondergard - Rachmaninoff
Minneapolis, MN · Orchestra Hall MN
From$34
Cheap Sports Tickets in Minneapolis — Deals Under $50 (2026)
33 cheap Minneapolis sports tickets — games from $23, sorted lowest price first.
Cheap Sports Tickets in Minneapolis — Deals Under $50 (2026)
Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs. Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears
Blakeslee Stadium · Mankato
Sat · Oct 3 · 2:00 PMMinnesota State Mankato Mavericks Women's Hockey vs. St. Cloud State Huskies
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center · Mankato
Sat · Oct 3 · 3:00 PMSt. Cloud State Huskies Women's Volleyball vs. MSU Moorhead Dragons
Halenbeck Hall · Saint Cloud
Fri · Oct 2 · 6:00 PMCrash and Burn XV
Acme Comedy Company · Minneapolis
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:00 PMSt. Cloud State Huskies Women's Volleyball vs. Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles
Halenbeck Hall · Saint Cloud
Sat · Oct 3 · 2:00 PMCrash and Burn XV
Acme Comedy Company · Minneapolis
Sat · Oct 3 · 7:00 PMMinnesota State Mankato Mavericks Women's Hockey vs. St. Cloud State Huskies
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center · Mankato
Fri · Oct 2 · 6:00 PMCardinal Bloom
7th Street Entry · Minneapolis
Fri · Oct 2 · 8:00 PMThe Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Theatre In The Round · Minneapolis
Fri · Oct 2 · 7:30 PMMinnesota Orchestra: Thomas Sondergard - Rachmaninoff
Orchestra Hall MN · Minneapolis
Verified seller · HelloTicketsFri · Oct 2 · 8:00 PMSorted by lowest price · 33 events
Cheap sports tickets in Minneapolis — sorted lowest price first
Oct
3
Sat · 2:00pm
Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs. Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears
Mankato, MN · Blakeslee Stadium
From$23
Oct
3
Sat · 3:00pm
Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Women's Hockey vs. St. Cloud State Huskies
Mankato, MN · Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
From$24
Oct
2
Fri · 6:00pm
St. Cloud State Huskies Women's Volleyball vs. MSU Moorhead Dragons
Saint Cloud, MN · Halenbeck Hall
From$27
Oct
2
Fri · 7:00pm
Crash and Burn XV
Minneapolis, MN · Acme Comedy Company
From$27
Oct
3
Sat · 2:00pm
St. Cloud State Huskies Women's Volleyball vs. Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles
Saint Cloud, MN · Halenbeck Hall
From$27
Oct
3
Sat · 7:00pm
Crash and Burn XV
Minneapolis, MN · Acme Comedy Company
From$27
Oct
2
Fri · 6:00pm
Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Women's Hockey vs. St. Cloud State Huskies
Mankato, MN · Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
From$28
Oct
2
Fri · 8:00pm
Cardinal Bloom
Minneapolis, MN · 7th Street Entry
From$31
Oct
2
Fri · 7:30pm
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Minneapolis, MN · Theatre In The Round
From$34
Oct
3
Sat · 7:00pm
Minnesota Orchestra: Thomas Sondergard - Rachmaninoff
Minneapolis, MN · Orchestra Hall MN
From$34
Oct
3
Sat · 7:30pm
Love Spells
Minneapolis, MN · 7th Street Entry
From$34
Oct
3
Sat · 7:30pm
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Minneapolis, MN · Theatre In The Round
From$34
Oct
3
Sat · 8:00pm
IAMJOY, Anna Houston & Maddie Thies
Minneapolis, MN · The Cedar Cultural Center
From$34
Oct
2
Fri · 11:30am
Exhibition: Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Hockey vs. Manitoba Bisons
Mankato, MN · Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
From$35
Oct
3
Sat · 8:00pm
Stephen Day
Minneapolis, MN · Fine Line Music Cafe
From$38
Oct
4
Sun · 2:00pm
The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production
Minneapolis, MN · Theatre In The Round
From$38
Oct
9
Fri · 6:00pm
Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Hockey vs. Maine Black Bears
Minneapolis, MN · Ridder Arena
From$38
Oct
2
Fri · 8:00pm
Automatic
Saint Paul, MN · Turf Club
From$39
Oct
4
Sun · 8:00pm
The Holdup
Minneapolis, MN · Green Room MPLS
From$40
Oct
6
Tue · 7:00pm
Pertinence
Minneapolis, MN · Green Room MPLS
From$40
Oct
3
Sat · 7:00pm
Haute & Freddy
Minneapolis, MN · Varsity Theater - MN
From$42
Oct
8
Thu · 6:00pm
Thrown
Minneapolis, MN · Varsity Theater MN
From$42
Oct
3
Sat · 9:00pm
Stoned Level
Minneapolis, MN · Skyway Theatre - The Loft
From$43
Oct
5
Mon · 8:00pm
Cheekface
Minneapolis, MN · Fine Line Music Cafe
From$44
Oct
8
Thu · 8:00pm
Dana and Alden
Minneapolis, MN · 7th Street Entry
From$44
Oct
2
Fri · 8:00pm
Edgehill
Saint Paul, MN · Amsterdam Bar and Hall
From$45
Oct
6
Tue · 7:00pm
Our Lady Of Peace
Minneapolis, MN · Varsity Theater MN
From$46
Oct
7
Wed · 8:00pm
Bright Light Social Hour
Minneapolis, MN · 7th Street Entry
From$46
Oct
4
Sun · 7:30pm
The Dream Syndicate
Saint Paul, MN · Turf Club
From$48
Oct
5
Mon · 7:00pm
Kelela
Minneapolis, MN · Varsity Theater - MN
From$48
Oct
3
Sat · 7:00pm
Singalong Broadway
Minneapolis, MN · Pantages Theatre - MN
From$49
Oct
4
Sun · 7:30pm
Doja Cat
Minneapolis, MN · Target Center
From$49
Minneapolis runs 6 pro teams across NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, WNBA, and NCAAF — the Timberwolves (NBA), the Wild (NHL), the Vikings (NFL), and the Twins (MLB), and more. With about 81 home dates a year, the Twins at Target Field tend to hold the city's softest weeknight inventory — that's where seats under $50 surface most often. This page filters live listings down to tickets under $50 and sorts them cheapest-first, so the best value sits at the top. Across the US, dynamic pricing means the same seat can swing day-to-day — watching MLB/NBA weeknight slates and non-marquee opponents tends to surface the cheapest tickets.
How to find cheap sports tickets in Minneapolis
Baseball is the value play in Minneapolis: an 81-date home schedule means the Twins at Target Field carry the deepest, softest inventory, and weeknight upper-deck seats are routinely the cheapest tickets in town inside a 38,544-seat ballpark.
Hockey seats swing hard by opponent — the Wild at Xcel Energy Center price midweek non-rivalry games far below weekend and Original-Six matchups, so a flexible date is the surest path under $50.
Basketball pricing tracks the marquee visitors: the Timberwolves at Target Center discount weeknight games against lottery teams, where upper-bowl corners are the value seats in Downtown West (Warehouse District).
Football is the scarcest ticket — just 9 home dates means the Vikings rarely dip cheap, but early-season and cold-weather late-season games are where resale softens first.
Minneapolis sports market at a glance
Minneapolis is one of the country's deepest sports markets, with 6 pro teams spanning NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, WNBA, and NCAAF. That translates to roughly 212 combined home dates across the calendar year, which means competition for entertainment dollars keeps the secondary market active and gives flexible buyers more chances to find value.
Venue capacity shapes the price floor here. Huntington Bank Stadium seats 50,805 for Minnesota Golden Gophers Football games, which creates more available inventory per event and generally softer resale pricing. In contrast, Target Center holds 18,978, so Timberwolves tickets carry tighter supply and higher floors on popular dates.
When to buy: Minneapolis sports calendar
Minneapolis's sports calendar runs year-round. From October through April, NBA, NHL, and NFL overlap — splitting local demand across multiple teams and creating more sub-face-value opportunities on weeknight tickets. Summers shift to MLB, where the high volume of home dates keeps the secondary market liquid.
The sharpest contrast in Minneapolis is between NFL and MLB pricing dynamics. Football's nine-game home schedule keeps supply tight and prices firm year-round, while baseball's 81 home dates create the softest secondary market in pro sports — weeknight MLB games are consistently the cheapest tickets in town. If budget is the priority, start with the diamond; if the experience is the priority, splurge on one football Sunday.
Game-day guide: Minneapolis venues
Target Center — Timberwolves (NBA)
Target Center (18,978 seats) is a large indoor arena in Downtown West (Warehouse District) that hosts Timberwolves (NBA) home games. Upper-level center seats are the value play for sightlines, with lower-bowl corners and baselines offering closer views at mid-range prices. Courtside, rinkside, and club sections sit at the top of the price scale. The attached Target Center ramp on 1st Avenue North plus nearby Hawthorne and ABC ramps cover game-day parking. Served by the Metro Transit light rail at Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station steps from the arena.
Xcel Energy Center — Wild (NHL)
Xcel Energy Center (17,954 seats) is a large indoor arena in Downtown St. Paul (West Seventh) that hosts Wild (NHL) home games. Upper-level center seats are the value play for sightlines, with lower-bowl corners and baselines offering closer views at mid-range prices. Courtside, rinkside, and club sections sit at the top of the price scale. The attached RiverCentre ramp plus nearby downtown St. Paul ramps and lots serve events. Served by Metro Transit buses downtown, with the Green Line light rail a short walk along Kellogg Boulevard.
Target Field — Twins (MLB)
Target Field (38,544 seats) is a mid-size stadium in North Loop (Warehouse District) that hosts Twins (MLB) home games. In a stadium this size, upper-deck sideline sections offer the best value views, while lower-bowl seats between the 20-yard lines or behind home plate carry the highest prices. End-zone and outfield seats split the difference. A network of ABC ramps and surrounding North Loop ramps and lots serve the ballpark. Served directly by the Target Field station, a hub for Metro light rail Blue and Green Lines and Northstar commuter rail.
Huntington Bank Stadium — Minnesota Golden Gophers Football (NCAAF)
Huntington Bank Stadium (50,805 seats) is a mid-size stadium in University of Minnesota campus that hosts Minnesota Golden Gophers Football (NCAAF) home games. In a stadium this size, upper-deck sideline sections offer the best value views, while lower-bowl seats between the 20-yard lines or behind home plate carry the highest prices. End-zone and outfield seats split the difference. Campus garages and lots open on game day; downtown and university district lots serve general parking with a short walk or shuttle. METRO Green Line light rail stops at Stadium Village station directly beside Huntington Bank Stadium.
Minneapolis team ticket pages
Looking for a specific team? These pages have schedules, venue guides, seating charts, and live availability for every Minneapolis franchise.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the cheapest Minneapolis sports tickets this month?
Right now, the cheapest listed sports ticket in Minneapolis on this page is "Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs. Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears", starting from around $23 on October 3, 2026. The list is filtered from live ticketing data and sorted lowest price first, so the top result is always the current cheapest pick available here.
What is the cheapest sport to watch live in Minneapolis?
MLB games are typically the cheapest live-sports option in Minneapolis. The Twins play about 81 home games per season at Target Field, which creates deep inventory and softer weeknight pricing. Upper-level and general-admission seats on non-marquee nights are usually the lowest-cost entry point.
Where are the cheapest seats at Target Center?
The most affordable sections at Target Center are generally the upper-level corner or baseline seats. With 18,978 total seats, there is usually enough secondary-market inventory to find options near or below face value on non-marquee dates. For premium views at a lower cost, look at upper-level center sections, which balance sightlines and price.
Are Timberwolves or Wild tickets cheaper in Minneapolis?
Wild (NHL) tickets are typically cheaper because the NHL has about 41 home games per season, creating more inventory and lower secondary-market floors. Timberwolves (NBA) play fewer home dates (41), so supply is tighter and prices tend to run higher. Weeknight non-marquee Wild games are usually the cheapest pro-sports tickets available in Minneapolis.
When do Minneapolis sports ticket prices drop the most?
Prices drop most in the final 24 to 72 hours before game time, when sellers cut prices to move remaining inventory. This pattern is strongest for sports with many home dates (MLB games in Minneapolis), especially on weeknights against non-contending opponents. For high-demand games like rivalry matchups and playoffs, prices often rise as the event approaches, so buying early is safer.
How can I save on game-day costs at Target Center?
Beyond the ticket price, the biggest game-day expenses are parking and food. Served by the Metro Transit light rail at Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station steps from the arena. Eating before you arrive and bringing a clear bag (where allowed) cuts in-stadium spending. Compare the seller, ticket details, fees and order terms before you buy; partner policies vary.
Is it safe to buy resale Minneapolis sports tickets?
Review the seller shown with each listing and read its authenticity, delivery, refund and buyer-protection terms before purchase. For Timberwolves, Wild, Vikings games, prefer established ticket marketplaces with clear order policies; be cautious with private messages and offers that do not identify a seller.
Are there free events in Minneapolis?
Yes — Minneapolis hosts free fan rallies, watch parties, community sports events, and free outdoor activations throughout the year, especially around playoff runs. Team and venue social accounts announce them first, and the cheapest paid alternative is a weeknight game from this page's under-$50 list.
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