Xcel Energy Center Tickets and Seating Charts - Saint Paul, MN

Want to meet some wild hockey fans? Head to Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. The venue is known for hosting sellout crowds for a staggering 409 consecutive games over the course of the Wild’s first nine seasons. That’s just one reason the center has been recognized time and again as one the best venues in the world for family shows, concerts and sporting events.

Xcel Energy Center hosts more than 150 sports and entertainment events and welcomes about 1.7 million visitors annually. Aside from hockey games, it’s featured figure skating championships, the NCAA men’s Frozen Four, USA Gymnastics’ Visa Championships, the NHL Entry Drafts and more. Adele, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Pavarotti, Billy Joel, and hometown-favorite Taylor Swift are among the musical legends who have performed at Xcel Energy Center.

Xcel Energy Center is located about 10 minutes from downtown Saint Paul. It’s nestled between Interstate 94 and 35E, making it easily accessible from various points of the city. Five miles of an award-winning skyway system connects the center to the downtown area. Commuting is easy as there are several Metro Transit bus lines and the Green Line light rail servicing the center from downtown. There are a few hotels within a 1-mile radius, with accommodations to suit a range of budgets. Nearby restaurants and cafés offer a wide variety of food options including burgers, pizza, and Chinese and Japanese cuisine.