Step one: Google “Minnesota Twins schedule” and brace yourself. You’ll see a grid of times that look like they were generated by a malfunctioning spreadsheet. Look for today’s date—it’s the one that isn’t grayed out or marked “POSTPONED” because of rain, snow, or a rogue goose on the field. Yes, that’s happened.
Step two: Check for “TBD” next to the time. TBD stands for “To Be Determined,” which is baseball’s way of saying, “We have no idea, but we’ll figure it out after we see if the pitcher’s elbow is still attached.” If you see TBD, just assume the game starts at some point between 1 PM and midnight. You’ll be fine—probably.
Step three: Follow the Twins on social media. Their X (formerly Twitter) account is surprisingly useful, even if it’s full of memes about Byron Buxton’s hamstrings. They’ll post the first pitch time at least an hour before the game, which is just enough warning to microwave your nachos and find your lucky rally hat.
Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins play baseball today 🙂 📺 https://t
Why the time matters more than you think
Look, I’m not saying your entire day hinges on knowing the exact first pitch. But miss the start, and you’ll miss the national anthem, which is fine, but you’ll also miss the first inning, where the Twins sometimes score five runs before you’ve finished your coffee. That’s the margin between a good day and a day where you stare numbly at a 2-0 deficit wondering where it all went wrong.
And let’s be real: Knowing the time is a power move. It says, “I am in control of my baseball destiny.” It says, “I will not be late to my own relaxation.” It says, “I am smarter than the vagaries of baseball scheduling.” Plus, if you tell a friend the correct start time, they’ll think you’re either a genius or a time traveler. Either way, you win.
One more surprising fact: Target Field has a giant clock in center field, but it’s not for you—it’s for the grounds crew. They need to know when to stop watering the grass so pitchers don’t slip. So even the stadium’s clock is a lie. You have to rely on your own stubborn detective work.
If you’re reading this and still don’t know the time, let me give you the real answer: Today’s Minnesota Twins game starts at 1:10 PM if it’s a home, non-holiday weekday; 7:10 PM if it’s a night game; or roughly “who knows” if it’s a getaway day game before a flight to Toronto. That last one is a wildcard. Just set an alarm for 30 minutes before the time you guess, and pray.
And hey, if you show up at the wrong time? Congratulations, you’ve just discovered the secret pre-game batting practice. You’ll see players standing around, drinking Gatorade, and occasionally hitting a ball that splits the air like a dream. It’s almost as good as the real game—except nobody’s cheering, and you have to leave when the grounds crew gives you the stink eye.
So check your app, check the weather, check if there’s a “Kids Run the Bases” promotion that delays everything by 20 minutes. But above all, remember: baseball time is a suggestion, not a law. The Twins will play when they play, and you’ll be there—eventually. And you’ll complain about it, and you’ll love every second.
Now go set your alarm. The first pitch waits for no one—except maybe the umpires, who are always late.
