Xcel Energy Center Concerts 2025

First hockey game. It was amazing to see it live. Parking was as expected with events of this nature but entry was a breeze. The atmosphere was fun and inviting. Good selection of food and drinks. However paying $100+ for 4 drinks in a plain plastic was a bit much even if the drink was nice. However it didn’t take away from an awesome experience. Will surely go again and but be mindful of food prices.

Went to this arena in Saint Paul to watch the Avalanche play the Wild on Thursday evening. We stayed in a hotel across the street from the place and it was a breeze to get into, and out of, the venue. It's a relatively newer arena compared to other NHL team arenas, and the place has an almost airy, open feel, despite it being an enclosed space, if that makes sense. We sat in Section 101, Row 10, and our view of the ice was great. Might return on another day when the Avs return!

We attended the MN Wild VS San Jose Sharks hockey game for the Star Wars night. We sat in section 219. Good views, no obstructions. Overall, we always love attending hockey games here! We parked in the RiverCentre Parking ramp, and it cost $25. We didn't have far to walk to the game, so it was worth it. Good food and drink selections, but yikes, it can get expensive quickly! I appreciate that the bathrooms have so many stalls, so the lines move quickly. We did know in advance that they have a no bag policy, so don't bring a purse!

Great venue - been here for Wild games and concerts. It's a fun arena, and there are no bad seats. They put a lot of effort into creating a safe environment for all their visitors.

Smoke your cigarettes before you go inside because they will not let you out to smoke and then let you back in FYI. I've been here many times before, last night me and my sister went to see Madonna. We were in the 33rd row which was actually a front row on the floor because her stage was so large. The show was incredible. The sound was awesome. Well the sound was loud and it penetrated the body and rocked your bones but could have had better clarity and better acoustics. That said, a venue is a venue is a venue... Pretty on the different concourses and inside you've got no idea what things look like when it's dark, but when the lights go up it's kind of... gross? It's also possible that I just don't like public venues. They never really meet my standards. I have very high standards. My viewing room is beautiful, it is filled with art, it is comfortable and lush. My folding chair was not. I actually don't recommend the floor if you go to see a concert here. I recommend sitting in the first section off the floor in about the third row because then you're going to be eye-to-eye with the entertainer you're going to see. And for God's sake don't reserve parking, the prices are outrageous, like $57 to $65. Just drive around for a bit... we did and we found a parking spot right in front of landmark center paid $3.50 at the parking meter to cover us till 10:00 p.m. and we were good in a nice spot which was frequently patrolled by police. If you need to vape, for God's sake don't do it in the auditorium, go to the bathroom in the stall. Eat beforehand, food is outrageously priced. And finally, stop drinking liquids 2 hours before your event so you don't have to leave to go to the bathroom and you'll have a much better time.