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- City PagesMarch 16, 2015Whether you are "living a teenage dream" with Katy Perry or cheering on the Wild the X is what every arena hopes to become. Acoustics are great, atmosphere is great, size is great. Read moreUpvoted Jan 9
- Jeremy LebensNovember 20, 2016Beautiful-looking and clean arena. Lots of food choice too. Over-priced, but aren't all arenas?Upvoted 2 weeks ago
- Corey PartinApril 20, 2016Great venue for concerts with amazing floor space and seating. Helpful, friendly staff with decent priced parking across the street. Great location surrounded with tons of awesome restaurants.
- Chris SmalleyNovember 3, 2014Wild games are a blast!! The Xcel Energy Center has been named one of the best arenas in sports - and Wild fans know why! Truly a gem of the Twin Cities!
- There isn't a bad seat in the house, I have been happy with every place I have sat at this arena!
- Libby LeeJune 18, 2016The state of hockey is where it's at. This place is fun and the people are nice no matter who you cheer for.
- GO WILD! Great place to watch a great team!
- Head down to the Club Grill near the main doors on the first level for a nacho helmet. Five different kinds, most with chicken. Delicious!
- Rachel LaCountJanuary 3, 2015It's so incredibly expensive to eat or drink here- like all sports stadiums. Gets to be a little too much if you're money-conscious. Pregame and drink after. :)
- Marty O.February 24, 2017Sit in the Audi seats, just beware the parade of other Audi seat holders as they herd into the buffet between each period
- Andrew NAugust 6, 2017Great for concerts! Lines moved fast thanks to numerous places to get refreshments and quality staff.
- ESPNOctober 28, 2011Minnesota is hockey heaven. If you’re not convinced of this fact, check out the jerseys from every single high school in Minnesota hanging on the concourse walls.
- Xcel Energy CenterSeptember 12, 2013Coming to Xcel Energy Center for a concert? Stop by our photo booth and enter our "Tag for Swag" contest. You could be Fan of the Night!
- Mallorie GreinerApril 7, 2012The Xcel Energy Center is a beautiful and fun arena. Wild games are fun and everyone is super pumped. Stuff is very friendly and helpful.
- Jeni PetersonMarch 12, 2013We will fight to the end We will stand and defend Our flag flying high and free We were born the child Of the strong and Wild In the State, the State of Hockey
- Great venue for both hockey and concerts. Well organized arena that is easy to get around
- When you can, get Club Level seats. Better/healthier dining options, can run a tab at the bar and less crowded.
- Minnesota WildDecember 29, 2010Take a few minutes to walk around the arena to view the high school hockey jerseys that are proudly displayed on the suite level. These can also be viewed from the 100 level concourse.
- Annyetta KeefeJuly 13, 2012After you are finished there is a free beer and acoustic guitarist waiting at The Liffey for you! Go to bit.ly/Liffy to redeem your first drink for free.
- Easy access parking at the Science Museum. Use the skyway and you don't need to walk outside!
- Tim KindemFebruary 10, 2011The hot chocolate is really great. Brings me back to being a squirt and getting it out of an automatic vending machine at various hockey arenas around the state. Ah memories ...
- Even 200 level seats have great sight lines. There isn't a bad seat in the house.
- Some new food added by Levy in 2010. Organic Turkey Burger & Veggie burgers are terrible but the Funnel Fries with maple frosting for dipping are fantastic!
- Dewayne HankinsJuly 15, 2010Annually recognized as one of the most gorgeous arenas. Xcel Energy Center is great for Wild games and has amazing acoustics for live shows. Read more
- Jeremy LebensMarch 1, 2017Club level seating still has a decent view. Clean restrooms and facilities.
- Paul BangeSeptember 4, 2013The restrooms are some of the most sanitary I have ever seen in an arena. The staff deserves props.
- NHLOctober 5, 2010Fanatic Fact: The Wild entered the NHL as an expansion franchise in the 2000-2001 season, making it the first NHL franchise in Minnesota since the North Stars left for Dallas in 1993.
- Days Hotel on UniversityOctober 31, 2011Come here to enjoy a Minnesota Wild Hockey game while you are visiting us just minutes away in Minneapolis at the Days Hotel!
- Minnesota WildNovember 24, 2010Check out the Xcel Energy Puck Wall near Section 124. You can still add your name to the wall if you would like! Stop by the Community Relations booth near that section for more information.
- Paul JahnMarch 21, 2011For Wild games, the United Hospital lot parking is only $10 and you can sneak away from exit traffic jam by heading west on Grand up to Crocus Hill.
- Republican National ConventionJuly 17, 2012The 39th Republican presidential nominating convention was held September 1–4, 2008 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Arizona Senator John McCain received the presidential nomination
- Love this place!! Not a bad seat in the house for any event!
- The Harbor Bar at sec 126 now has ginger ale which is an essential companion to Crown Royale.
- The lower level seats are great for any event especially for MN Wild hockey games. Go Wild.
- If you ever get a chance to see the wild play do so. Always have a good time at the xcel center
- Minnesota WildDecember 31, 2010If you are looking for healthy food options, there is a concession stand that you may enjoy near Section 109. We hope it is tasty!
- Melani SchwartzJune 2, 2010Go see a concert, and sing along as loud as you can. Crowd sing-alongs for stadium shows are incredible.
- Cole KennedyJanuary 24, 2015They don't accept clipped IDs at the bars in the concourse, no matter your age.