Opening Day at Target Field

SI Staff | Apr 14, 2010

Opening Day at Target Field /

Opening Day at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins opened their new outdoor stadium, the $517 million Target Field, with a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday afternoon. Here's an inside look at the beautiful ballpark.

Fans walk along the promenade side of Target Field.

Four F-16s from the Minnesota Air National Guard did a flyover the end of the national anthem.

A unique view of the field from behind home plate.

Kirby Puckett Jr. (representing his late father Kirby), Tony Oliva, Kent Hrbek, Rod Carew, and Harmon Killebrew walk across the infield of new Target Field as part of the opening day ceremonies.

A two-story laser-burned wooden mural of Minnesota Twins legend Kirby Puckett is located in the Delta SKY360 Legend's Club as part of the Kirby Puckett Atrium.

A giant image of Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew greets customers next to one of the concession stands on the club level.

An open fire pit is part of the Budweiser Roof Deck located at the top of left field.

Published Apr 14, 2010

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