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Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild · Saint Paul, USA

National Hockey League hockey arena active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
Minnesota Wild
Capacity
17,954
Year Built
2000
Surface
ice
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Country

About Xcel Energy Center

Xcel Energy Center

Grand Casino Arena, affectionately known as "The X" by locals, is a modern multipurpose venue in Saint Paul that serves as the energetic home ice for the NHL's Minnesota Wild and the PWHL's Minnesota Frost. Completed in 2000, this 17,954-seat arena offers an intimate yet electric atmosphere across its four spectator levels, making it an ideal destination for sports fans looking to experience Minnesota's passionate hockey culture. Whether you're catching a professional game or attending one of the venue's many concerts and events, the arena's downtown location and lively atmosphere make it a cornerstone of the Twin Cities entertainment scene.

Historic moments
2002
NHL Winter Classic
Other
2008
Republican National Convention
Other
2017
NCAA Frozen Four Semifinal
18,908 attendance
Other
2018
X Games
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 7p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p