Grand Casino Arena
Saint Paul, MN · Arena
Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul, the home of the Minnesota Wild and the rink long known as Xcel Energy Center, runs a two-tier bag rule. A purse up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches, clear or not, can come in through designated X-ray entry points. A small wristlet, clutch, or wallet up to 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches clears every entrance and only gets a quick inspection.
Backpacks, coolers, and large totes are turned away, and the arena strongly encourages fans to leave bags at home for a faster line. Medical and parenting bags are welcome and go through X-ray. Cameras with a detachable lens or any lens longer than 3.5 inches are prohibited, along with recording devices and large electronics, though the Wild allow tablets for hockey games.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Grand Casino Arena?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
4" x 6" x 1.5"
Does not need to be clear
- Purse up to 12" x 12" x 6" through an X-ray entrance, clear or not
- Wristlet, clutch, or wallet up to 4" x 6" x 1.5" at any entrance
- Medical and parenting bags, through X-ray
- Non-professional cameras without a detachable lens
Not allowed inside
- Backpacks, coolers, and large totes
- Weapons of any kind, including pepper spray and mace
- Cameras with a detachable lens or a lens over 3.5 inches
- Recording devices, including GoPro and DJI Pocket
- Outside food and beverages, bottles, cans, and thermoses
Medical and parenting bags are allowed and go through X-ray screening. Laptops and tablets are barred for most events, though tablets are permitted for Minnesota Wild games.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Grand Casino Arena? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
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No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Grand Casino Arena does not provide bag storage, so anything larger than the allowed purse should stay in your vehicle. The venue recommends skipping a bag entirely for the quickest entry.
Common questions
What is the Grand Casino Arena bag policy?
A purse up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches at X-ray entrances, or a clutch up to 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches at any door. Backpacks and coolers are not allowed.
Is Grand Casino Arena the same as Xcel Energy Center?
Yes. The arena was renamed Grand Casino Arena in 2025 and is still the home of the Minnesota Wild.
Do I have to use a clear bag?
No. Clear bags are not required. A purse up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches is allowed at X-ray entry points whether or not it is clear.
Can I bring a camera?
Only a non-professional camera without a detachable lens. Lenses longer than 3.5 inches and recording devices are prohibited.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors usually open an hour to 90 minutes before the event, with the time on your ticket.
Parking
Downtown ramps near Kellogg Boulevard serve the arena, including the RiverCentre ramp connected by skyway. Prepay to save time on busy nights.
Public transit
The Metro Green Line light rail stops a short walk away in downtown St. Paul, and several bus routes run nearby.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use designated zones around the arena. Follow staff direction as crowds clear after the show.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Grand Casino Arena official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.