The Minnesota Wild have had one home since their first season in 2000: the arena in downtown Saint Paul that opened as Xcel Energy Center and was renamed Grand Casino Arena in 2025.
Here is the Wild’s arena history, with what makes the building matter and how its name has changed.
Wild Arena History
- Saint Paul
- 2000–presentCurrent home
Opened in September 2000 on the site of the demolished St. Paul Civic Center, in time for the Wild's first season. Known as Xcel Energy Center until it was renamed Grand Casino Arena in September 2025.
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Wild Arena FAQ
Have the Wild ever played anywhere else?
No. The arena opened in September 2000, in time for the Wild’s first NHL season, and it has been their only regular home.
What was on the site before?
The St. Paul Civic Center, which was demolished to make room for the new arena. Saint Paul had tried to land the Hartford Whalers and Winnipeg Jets, but the old Civic Center stood in the way of both deals.
Why was Xcel Energy Center renamed?
The Xcel Energy naming deal ended after 25 years. In June 2025 the Wild announced a new deal with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, which runs the Grand Casino properties, and the arena became Grand Casino Arena on September 3, 2025.
Where do the Wild play now?
At Grand Casino Arena on West Kellogg Boulevard in Saint Paul. It seats 17,954 for hockey and is also home to the PWHL’s Minnesota Frost.