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About Grand Casino

Welcome to the Grand Casino Arena page — your straightforward, friendly connection for all things related to this major Saint Paul venue. Opened in 2000 and now renamed Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center), the arena is a premier multi‑purpose hub that hosts NHL games, NCAA events, concerts, and more. With a capacity well over 20,000 for large events, the venue serves as a central stage for national acts and elite competitions. We’ll cover seating configurations, parking, transit options, and great nearby hotel and dining choices to help you secure your seats with ease.

Venue overview: Grand Casino Arena is owned by the City of Saint Paul and operated by the Saint Paul Arena Company. It remains a cornerstone of Minnesota’s event scene, hosting everything from Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Frost hockey to blockbuster concerts and major tournaments like the NCAA Frozen Four.

Location: 199 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Proximity to downtown Saint Paul makes it convenient for travelers, with direct access to interstate routes and comprehensive transit connections.

Whether you’re planning a hockey night, a music show, or a marquee event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and your stay.

Seating is organized across four levels: Event Floor, Lower, Old National Bank Suite Level, and RBC Wealth Management Club Level. The arena features standard hockey and concert configurations with sections 101–126, C1–C40, and 201–230. For the best experience, check the seating chart for the specific event you’re attending, and secure the closest seats available when you purchase.

Parking is convenient but finite: two connected ramps — RiverCentre and Kellogg — with a typical first-come, first-served policy on event days. The RiverCentre ramp has a height clearance of 6'9". If you’d prefer to reserve in advance, ParkWhiz offers pre‑paid parking options to simplify your arrival.

Transit options are easy to navigate: Metro Transit bus lines and the Green Line light rail serve the area, and downtown Saint Paul skyways connect you to nearby venues and destinations. If you’re staying in town, there are excellent hotel choices within walking distance or a short ride away. We’ve highlighted affiliate picks to help you book a comfortable stay close to the action.

Notable events over the years include the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four and the 2018 Frozen Four, the 2008 Republican National Convention, and the 2004 NHL All-Star Weekend, among others. For a complete lineup, check the calendar on event day, and we’ll guide you through getting tickets and planning your visit.

For official updates on performers and events, you can visit the arena’s website and the performers’ official pages. We’re here to make your ticket experience simple, transparent, and dependable.

Nearby hotels and dining options are plentiful, including affiliate recommendations to help you maximize comfort and convenience during your stay in Saint Paul.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: more than 20,000 (largest concert crowd recorded 20,554 for Shania Twain in 2003).
  • Address: 199 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102.
  • Venue type: multi‑purpose arena; home to the NHL's Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Frost; opened September 2000; owned by the City of Saint Paul; operated by Saint Paul Arena Company.
  • Seating chart: four levels (Event Floor, Lower, Old National Bank Suite Level, RBC Wealth Management Club Level) with sections 101‑126, C1‑C40, and 201‑230; configurations for hockey and concerts.
  • Parking: two connected ramps (RiverCentre and Kellogg); ParkWhiz option; RiverCentre ramp height clearance 6'9"; event-day parking typically first‑come, first‑served.
  • Transit: accessible by Metro Transit bus lines and the Green Line light rail; downtown skyways connect to nearby venues.
  • Nearby hotels: InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown, DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East, Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, Hyatt Place St. Paul Downtown, Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown.
  • Notable events hosted: 2024 NCAA Men's Frozen Four, 2018 NCAA Men's Frozen Four, 2008 Republican National Convention, 2004 NHL All‑Star Weekend, among others.
  • Renamed: renamed Grand Casino Arena in September 2025; formerly known as Xcel Energy Center.