The Xcel Energy Center is located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Xcel Energy Center St Paul was built in 2000, constructed on the site of the demolished St. Paul Civic Center. This arena is both a multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility. ESPN named the Xcel Energy Center the best overall sports venue in the United States.
The ‘X' has 4 spectator levels; 1 reserved suite level and 3 general seating levels called the 100 level, club level and the 200 level. The Xcel Energy Center is connected to the Rivercentre Convention center as well as the Roy Wilkens Arena. There are two restaurants in the Xcel Energy Center, Headwaters Bar and Restaurant and the Iron Range. Headwaters is exclusive dining on the club level for patrons with a club level, suite level, or on the glass ticket. The Iron Range is a hockey themed sports bar located on the 100 level. There are various concession stands on 3 general seating levels and catering available for the suites.
The Xcel Energy Center is home to the NHL Minnesota Wild. Since the team's inaugural season in 2000 they have sold out every home game in franchise history. Wild fans, aka ‘the team of 18,000,' are extremely loyal to the Wild making Minnesota the Great State of Hockey. The Wild roster has boasted hockey greats such as Marion Gaboric, Brian Rolston, Mikko Koivu, Brent Burns, Pierre-Marc Buchard, Niklas Backstrom, Stephane Veilleux and Aaron Voros and several other local hockey players, from area high schools and the University of Minnesota, who add to the feel that the Minnesota Wild is a hometown team.
The Xcel Energy Center has hosted numerous entertainment events and St Paul Concerts. Being the premier concert venue in the state of Minnesota, the Xcel Energy Center has attracted the likes of Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, The Who, Bruce Springstein, The Guess Who, Dixie Chicks, Barenaked Ladies, Cher, The Eagles, Shania Twain, Good Charlotte, Snoop Dogg, John Mayer, Tom Petty, Bon Jovi and many more.
If you enjoy concerts or sporting events, the Xcel Energy Center is the place to go in Saint Paul. Check out the Xcel Energy Center events calendar and Buy Xcel Energy Center Tickets today!
