Xcel Energy Center is a multi-purpose arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. It is the home venue of the Minnesota Wild, the National Hockey League team, and the Minnesota Lynx, a team in the Women's National Basketball Association. With a capacity of approximately 17,954, it is a large indoor space that suits a range of events.
What a visit is like
Most visitors come for a game or a show. Because the arena is used for concerts, conventions and other sporting events as well as its two resident teams, the calendar varies widely, so it is worth checking what is scheduled before you travel. The building is a useful reference point for anyone exploring the entertainment side of the Twin Cities, the paired urban area of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Getting oriented
- Location: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
- Venue type: multi-purpose arena
- Capacity: approximately 17,954
- Regular tenants: Minnesota Wild (NHL) and Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
- Other uses: concerts, conventions and other sporting events
For a complete picture of what is happening on a given day, the venue's own schedule and the teams' listings are the most reliable sources. Visitors planning a wider trip can pair an event here with time in St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities region.