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HISTORY:

Xcel Energy Center is adjacent to the St. Paul RiverCentre complex in the heart of downtown St. Paul. The Wild sold out its first 409 home games at Xcel Energy Center. One of the arena's unique features is a ring of hockey jerseys representing every boys and girls high school team in Minnesota, visible from the main concourse. There are also four crow's nests in each corner of the upper level -- one for a small band, one for a Zamboni-shaped organ, one for broadcasting and one for a lighthouse. In addition to numerous high school state championships and college hockey games, the arena hosted the 2008 Republican National Convention and the 2004 NHL All-Star Game. The Xcel Energy Center was home to the 2002 and 2011 NCAA Frozen Four and hosted the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

SEATING NOTES:

• Standing Room Only locations are not shown in the map. Availability is only indicated in the legend.
• Glass seating includes Lower Level, Row 1 only.
• Tickets not specified by the seller as Glass may map to a less premium section.

Kids:

Most events (some family shows may be excluded) children 2 yrs and over are required to have a ticket.

General:

Prohibited items: Cans, bottles, coolers, large bags, backpacks. No smoking in the building. There will be an increased security presence both inside and outside the Target Center. Fans entering the Target Center may be subject to security checks by metal detecting hand wands. Briefcases and pocketbooks will be allowed in the Target Center, but will be inspected at all entrance gates. Once you have entered the arena, you will not be allowed to re-enter the Target Center for any reason.

Address:

199 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Directions:

From the north:Take I-35E south and exit on Wacouta, follow seven blocks to Kellogg Boulevard and turn right.

From the south:Take I-35 north to the Grand Avenue exit. Turn right and follow Grand Avenue to West Seventh Street. Take a left on West Seventh Street.

From the east: Take I-94 west and exit on Sixth Street. Turn left on Kellogg Boulevard.

From the west: Take I-94 east and exit on Fifth Street. Xcel Energy Center is two stoplights from the exit ramp at the corner of Fifth Street and W. Seventh Street.

Parking:

The ParkSmart system helps fans find available parking around the Xcel Energy Center. You can find a map of parking areas in the RiverCentre. More than 50 ramps and lots are available within walking distance of the arena.

Transportation:

Xcel Energy Center is accessible from several Metro Transit Bus Lines with service from downtown Saint Paul. For schedules and more information, visit the Metro Transit Web site or call (612) 373-3333.