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Grand Casino Arena Guide

NHL · Minneapolis

Last updated: 3/20/2026

The Grand Casino Arena is easy to get to in downtown Saint Paul—just take the METRO Green Line to Central Station. If you plan on driving, your best move is to pre-purchase parking on the venue's website for a guaranteed spot in a connected ramp; for your stay, look for hotels near Rice Park.

At a glance

Bag policy
Size-restricted bags
Cashless
Cashless
Re-entry
Re-entry is not permitted.
Gates open
Gates open 75 min before
Outside food
No outside food
Getting here
The venue is accessible via METRO Green Line light rail at the Central Station.
Family friendly
Nursing rooms and family restrooms are available; contact Guest Services for assistance.
Home team:Minnesota Wild

Upcoming trip that includes this venue

A real multi-game weekend from current index data that includes Grand Casino Arena.

Includes this venue

Minneapolis

MLSNHL
2 games

Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18

Estimated trip cost US$567.50 per person

Party estimate US$1,135 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$710 · Hotel for party US$425

2026-10-17 to 2026-10-19 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

MLS game at Allianz Field
MLSSat, Oct 17 · 8:30 PM
NHL game at Grand Casino Arena
NHLSun, Oct 18 · 10:00 PM

MLSNHL

Estimated trip cost US$567.50 per person

Party estimate US$1,135 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$710 · Hotel for party US$425

2026-10-17 to 2026-10-19 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Where to stay for Grand Casino Arena

Downtown Saint Paul (near Rice Park).

Parking, transit, and arrival strategy

Transit and approach

The venue is accessible via METRO Green Line light rail at the Central Station.

Rideshare and parking

Rideshare: The designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off location is Gate 4 at the northeast corner of Grand Casino Arena on 5th Street.

Parking: Parking is available at the RiverCentre Ramp (150 W. Kellogg Blvd) and Kellogg Parking Ramp, connected to the arena. For most events, drive-up parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also reserve a spot in advance through ParkWhiz, though advance purchase is not available for the RiverCentre and Kellogg ramps specifically.

After the event

Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub

Works well with these Minneapolis venues

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The game-day experience

  • Atmosphere area: Located in downtown Saint Paul at the intersection of West 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard.
  • Tailgating: Tailgating is generally not permitted in Grand Casino Arena parking ramps.
  • Signature food: Minnesota-style cheese curds and local craft beer selections.
  • Fan tradition: The 'Let's Play Hockey' announcement prior to puck drop.
  • Pregame institution: Cossetta (211 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102)