Overview

• The Minnesota Wild confirmed their arena will be renamed before the start of the 2025-26 NHL season, ending a 25-year era as the Xcel Energy Center.
• Xcel Energy has signed a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with the team, maintaining a significant presence through signage, online promotion, and community initiatives.
• Details about the new naming rights partner and the arena's future name have not yet been disclosed.
• The renaming aligns with a $769 million renovation plan for the arena complex, which includes upgrades to surrounding facilities like the RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
• The renovation and rebranding efforts aim to enhance the arena’s role as a community hub and economic driver in downtown St. Paul.