Grand Casino Arena Seating Chart

Sections at Grand Casino Arena

Grand Casino Arena has a 100 level, a suite ring, a club level and a 200 level. The section numbers below come from the arena's seating-chart page, and the layout is read off its maps.

• 100 level — lower-bowl sections 101 to 126
• Old National Bank Suite Level — suites in a ring above the 100 level
• RBC Wealth Management Club Level — sections C1 to C40
• 200 level — upper sections 201 to 230

Best seats at Grand Casino Arena

We found no official best-seat guide, and the map doesn't say which bench is the Wild's. On the arena's hockey map, the two bench cut-outs sit in front of sections 116 and 117, read off the map. The penalty-box strip is across the ice by 103 and 104. The map labels neither. On the 100 level, the ends are 107 to 113 and 120 to 126, counting the corners. Seat numbers run so that seat 1 in a section is closest to the section before it.

Tips before you go

Doors open 75 minutes before Wild games, and Gate 5 opens 90 minutes early for suite and club ticket holders. Purses and clear bags can be no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches, and backpacks aren't allowed. The arena is cashless, and Guest Services by section 105 turns cash into a prepaid card. There is no re-entry.

How to read the Grand Casino Arena seating chart

Sections run clockwise around the bowl, and the lowest row in each is closest to the floor. Club Level seats use a C before the number, from C1 to C40, between the suite ring and the 200 level.

On the 200 level, sections 201 to 207 and 216 to 222 sit along the sides, read off the map. Sections 208 to 215 and 223 to 230 are at the ends. On the arena's concert map, the end stage sits in front of sections 122 to 124, read off the map.

Accessible seating is on every level, and closed captioning runs at all Wild games. The recommended accessible drop-off is the Rice Park Entrance along Washington Avenue, at 111 West 4th Street, and Gate 4 on 5th Street also works on event days.

Building a seating chart for an event at Grand Casino Arena

The arena covers 650,000 square feet, with four concourses and four seating levels. It says the Wild sold out 409 games in a row over their first nine seasons. It also hosts the Minnesota boys and girls state high school hockey tournaments. In May 2026, KSTP reported that lawmakers approved $50 million of the $200 million St. Paul wanted for upgrades to the arena and the Roy Wilkins Auditorium next door.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Grand Casino Arena?

Grand Casino Arena, formerly Xcel Energy Center, seats 17,954 for hockey, according to Wikipedia. The arena says it can hold more than 20,000 in its largest setup, and its record concert crowd was 20,554, for Shania Twain in 2003.

What are the best seats at Grand Casino Arena?

We found no official best-seat guide, and the map doesn't say which bench is the Wild's. On the arena's hockey map, the two bench cut-outs sit in front of sections 116 and 117, read off the map. The penalty-box strip is across the ice by 103 and 104. The map labels neither. On the 100 level, the ends are 107 to 113 and 120 to 126, counting the corners. Seat numbers run so that seat 1 in a section is closest to the section before it.

What sections does Grand Casino Arena have?

Main sections include: 100 level — lower-bowl sections 101 to 126; Old National Bank Suite Level — suites in a ring above the 100 level; RBC Wealth Management Club Level — sections C1 to C40. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Grand Casino Arena located?

Grand Casino Arena is at 199 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102, near the restaurants of West 7th Street. The RiverCentre and Kellogg parking ramps connect directly to the arena complex, and Gate 4 on 5th Street is the official rideshare pickup and drop-off.

How do I plan a private event at Grand Casino Arena?

Suites on the Old National Bank Suite Level can be booked for Wild games and events. Plan your Wild game group's tables in our free chart maker.

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