Comparison To The Metrodome
| Target Field | H.H.H. Metrodome | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 39,021*** | 46,564* |
| Lower Deck Seats | 19,000 | 21,621 |
| Private Suites | 54 | 115** |
| Group Party Suites | 12 | 1 |
| Club Level Seats | 7,000 | not applicable |
| Upper Deck Seats | 13,468 | 28,779 |
| Disabled Seating | 820 | 190 |
| Lower/Club Seats between 1st and 3rd Base |
12,037 | 6,679 |
| Outfield Seats | 6,748 | 18,594 |
| Seats with Obstructed Views | < 200 | 1,392 |
| Main Concourse | 40 feet (12 m), open to field |
22 feet (6.7 m), closed to field |
| Total Restrooms | 34 | 16 |
- *6,000 seats were covered by a curtain; these and others made the stadium expandable to 55,883 during baseball playoffs and certain games in the last homestand and one-game playoff in October 2009.
- **Controlled by the Minnesota Vikings football team.
- ***This is the official capacity. However, Standing Room Only (SRO) tickets are available that can increase this capacity by approximately 2,500+.
Field dimensions are roughly comparable, with the left field area being a few feet closer to the plate, and the center field area being bounded by a 45-degree facet instead of a quarter-circle.
The new field has often been referred to as a "pitcher's park" in that it is difficult for batters to hit home runs and the pitcher has an advantage. Twins star Justin Morneau spoke for many of the players' concerns by calling "right-center to left-center... ridiculous" and that it is "almost impossible for a right-handed hitter to opposite field and very difficult for lefties".
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