Grand Casino Arena officially opened its doors on September 29, 2000, built on the site of the previously demolished St. Paul Civic Center. The arena was originally named Xcel Energy Center and operated under that name for 25 years.. Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center) is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was completed in 2000 and often called "The X" by fans. [5] With an official capacity of 17,954, the arena has four spectator levels: one suite level and three for general seating. [6] The building is home to the NHL 's Minnesota Wild, the Minnesota Frost of the PWHL, and future.

Minnesota Wild officials pitch 300 million Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild officials pitch 300 million Xcel Energy Center
Xcel Energy shows off newly remodeled Plainview Service Center
Xcel Energy shows off newly remodeled Plainview Service Center
The Xcel Energy Center Remains A Premier Venue After 20
The Xcel Energy Center Remains A Premier Venue After 20
Xcel Energy Center renovation presented to lawmakers
Xcel Energy Center renovation presented to lawmakers
St. Paul proposes more than 760M in renovations to Xcel
St. Paul proposes more than 760M in renovations to Xcel
Xcel Energy Center Visit Saint Paul
Xcel Energy Center Visit Saint Paul
St. Paul, Wild pitch Xcel Energy Center makeover Axios Twin
St. Paul, Wild pitch Xcel Energy Center makeover Axios Twin
The Xcel Energy Center 20 Years Later Constructing and Opening
The Xcel Energy Center 20 Years Later Constructing and Opening
St. Paul mayor, MN Wild seek 2 million for planning,
St. Paul mayor, MN Wild seek 2 million for planning,
Time lapse Watch the Wild's massive new Xcel Energy Center
Time lapse Watch the Wild's massive new Xcel Energy Center
Xcel Energy Center Viracon
Xcel Energy Center Viracon
Xcel Energy Center to be renamed ahead of 20252026 NHL
Xcel Energy Center to be renamed ahead of 20252026 NHL
Xcel Energy Center Musco
Xcel Energy Center Musco
Xcel Energy Center Meyer Sound
Xcel Energy Center Meyer Sound
Xcel energy hires stock photography and images Alamy
Xcel energy hires stock photography and images Alamy
St Paul Minnesota MN USA Xcel Energy Center downtown entertainment
St Paul Minnesota MN USA Xcel Energy Center downtown entertainment
RNC construction begins inside Xcel Energy Center MPR News
RNC construction begins inside Xcel Energy Center MPR News
The Top Events in the Xcel Energy Center's 20 Years
The Top Events in the Xcel Energy Center's 20 Years
St. Paul, Minnesota Wild hope state will fund half the
St. Paul, Minnesota Wild hope state will fund half the
Xcel Energy Center 2 Egan Company Egan Company
Xcel Energy Center 2 Egan Company Egan Company
Xcel Energy Center Xcel energy, Minnesota, Saint paul
Xcel Energy Center Xcel energy, Minnesota, Saint paul
Xcel Energy Center, downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA Stock Photo
Xcel Energy Center, downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA Stock Photo
Xcel Energy Center, downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota Stock Photo Alamy
Xcel Energy Center, downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota Stock Photo Alamy
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy’s St. Paul Service Center hits major construction
Xcel Energy’s St. Paul Service Center hits major construction
Xcel Energy Center editorial photo. Image of national 42820681
Xcel Energy Center editorial photo. Image of national 42820681
Exterior view of the Xcel Energy Center, home of the
Exterior view of the Xcel Energy Center, home of the
Xcel Energy Center Meyer Sound
Xcel Energy Center Meyer Sound
Xcel Energy’s building boom, search for profits may send Colorado
Xcel Energy’s building boom, search for profits may send Colorado
Places to Eat, Where to Park at Xcel Energy Center
Places to Eat, Where to Park at Xcel Energy Center

Built in 2000, the Xcel Energy Center is now in the final year of its intended 25-year lifespan. A renovation is required to preserve the city-owned facility and maintain its status as an exceptional local and statewide destination.. The Xcel Energy Center was a multi-purpose indoor arena located in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, that opened on September 29, 2000, primarily serving as the home venue for the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild. Owned by the City of Saint Paul and managed by the Saint Paul Arena Company, an affiliate of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment, the arena featured a hockey-specific seating.