Grand Casino Arena
Saint Paul · Home of 🏒 Minnesota Wild & 🏒 Minnesota Frost
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Grand Casino Arena?
- Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul is home to the Minnesota Wild (NHL) and the Minnesota Frost (PWHL).
- What is the closest airport to Grand Casino Arena?
- Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) is the closest major airport, about 9 miles (14 km) from Grand Casino Arena — roughly 13 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Grand Casino Arena?
- Game-day parking starts around $4 USD. Metro Transit's Green Line light rail stops at Central Station, a short walk from the arena, for $2-3.25 (as low as 50 cents if your whole trip stays inside the downtown…
- How much is a beer at Grand Casino Arena?
- Beer prices vary by stand and we couldn't confirm a standard price this season. Cheaper option: Wild $6 Happy Hour: 16 oz draft (excl. Barrel Theory), gates open until 30 min before puck drop, where available (official concessions page, 2026-27). A regular hot dog is about $7.00 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Grand Casino Arena without a car?
- Metro Transit Green Line light rail connects downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul; Central Station (second-to-last eastbound stop) is the nearest stop, requiring a walk of several blocks west to the arena (one-way adult fare as low as $2 off-pe…
- Where are the best seats at Grand Casino Arena?
- Lower bowl (100s) in one of the best hockey buildings in the league — loud, steep, intimate. Even uppers feel close; aim lower-center.
- What is the bag policy at Grand Casino Arena?
- Clutches and wristlets up to 4×6×1.5 in. at any gate; purses and clear bags up to 12×12×6 in. through X-ray gates; no backpacks. No outside food or drinks; baby bottles with milk are OK. Empty reusable plastic bottles up to 32 oz are allowed; no metal or glass.
- Is Grand Casino Arena wheelchair accessible?
- Accessible seats are on all levels; buy on SeatGeek with the accessible filter or in person at the Box Office (Guest Services: 651-726-8200). Seats for deaf/hard-of-hearing or blind/low-vision guests can be requested at guestservices@wild.com and are held until 10 business days before the event. Gate 4 (northeast corner on 5th St near Section 120) is the official drop-off point, the RiverCentre and Kellogg ramps connect to the arena, and elevators serve all floors. Pre-arrange a wheelchair escort with the Guest Services form; staff meet you at the gate, take you to your seat and come back at the end.
✈️🚗 Getting to Grand Casino Arena
Nearest major airport: Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) — about 9 mi / 13 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) in one of the best hockey buildings in the league — loud, steep, intimate. Even uppers feel close; aim lower-center.
Parking
Ramps and lots around the arena in downtown St. Paul; walkable. Green Line light rail is close. ($15–30 USD)
Getting there
Metro Green Line to Central station + short walk; or drive to the downtown St. Paul ramps.
Bar scene
West 7th St right by the arena (the 'West End') is a dense hockey-bar strip — one of the better pre-game scenes in the league.
Pre-game bars
- Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub — The definitive Wild pre-game bar on W 7th.
- W 7th St bars — The strip right by the X.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Standard beer, 2026-27Not confirmed
- 💸 Deal: Wild $6 Happy Hour: 16 oz draft (excl. Barrel Theory), gates open until 30 min before puck drop, where available (official concessions page, 2026-27)
- Hot dog (estimate)$7.00
- 💸 Deal: Same $6 pregame Happy Hour hot dog/brat
- Juicy Lucy$12
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- Hit W 7th St (Tom Reid's)
- Green Line from Minneapolis
♿ Accessibility at Grand Casino Arena
Accessible seats are on all levels; buy on SeatGeek with the accessible filter or in person at the Box Office (Guest Services: 651-726-8200). Seats for deaf/hard-of-hearing or blind/low-vision guests can be requested at guestservices@wild.com and are held until 10 business days before the event. Gate 4 (northeast corner on 5th St near Section 120) is the official drop-off point, the RiverCentre and Kellogg ramps connect to the arena, and elevators serve all floors. Pre-arrange a wheelchair escort with the Guest Services form; staff meet you at the gate, take you to your seat and come back at the end.
- Sensory-friendly
- Sensory kits (from the Autism Society of Minnesota) at Guest Services, Section 105, and a social narrative for Wild games. Free earplugs and ear muffs too. No sensory room mentioned.
- Hearing
- Free headsets at Guest Services (driver's license or state ID deposit). Captions on the scoreboard ends at all Wild games; for other events, request at least 10 business days ahead.
- ASL interpreters
- Request through Guest Services at least 10 business days ahead.
- Service animals
- Service animals only. No relief area listed.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags
- Clutches and wristlets up to 4×6×1.5 in. at any gate; purses and clear bags up to 12×12×6 in. through X-ray gates; no backpacks.
- Bag check
- No bag check mentioned.
- Outside food
- No outside food or drinks; baby bottles with milk are OK.
- Water bottles
- Empty reusable plastic bottles up to 32 oz are allowed; no metal or glass.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Backpacks, coolers, large totes
- Medical and parenting bags allowed after X-ray
- Umbrellas over 18 in. collapsed
- Air horns and balloons
- Hockey sticks and poles
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Grand Casino Arena as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) (MSP). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Thu, Oct 15St. Louis Blues at Wild NHL
- Sun, Oct 18Columbus Blue Jackets at Wild NHL
- Thu, Oct 29New York Islanders at Wild NHL
- Fri, Nov 6San Jose Sharks at Wild NHL
- Sat, Nov 7Tampa Bay Lightning at Wild NHL
- Tue, Nov 17Nashville Predators at Wild NHL
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