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**Headline: Minnesota Wild’s Home Renamed Grand Casino Arena in Landmark Deal**

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild, will be renamed Grand Casino Arena starting September 3, 2025, following a 14-year naming rights partnership between Minnesota Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Grand Casino, owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.

The announcement marks the end of a successful 25-year partnership with Xcel Energy, and the start of a new era for the downtown Saint Paul venue that hosts over 150 sporting and entertainment events annually, attracting more than 1.7 million visitors.

“Grand Casino Arena will serve as the anchor of a dynamic entertainment district that transforms downtown Saint Paul,” said Craig Leipold, majority owner and principal investor in Minnesota Sports & Entertainment. He emphasized the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s commitment to the city and expressed enthusiasm for their partnership.

Ronda Weizenegger, CEO of Grand Casino, stated, “This is more than a name change – it’s a signal of where we’re headed as a business. Grand Casino Arena represents the strength of tribal enterprise, and our ongoing investment in Minnesota’s future.”

The deal will see all exterior and interior signage replaced to reflect the new name, including the center ice insignia, before the 2025-26 NHL season. Grand Casino plans to use the arena to engage fans and promote their brand through various digital and in-arena activations.

The Grand Casino Arena is a multi-purpose venue that has played host to events like the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four, U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Super Bowl LII Opening Night, and concerts by legendary performers such as Prince, Taylor Swift, and The Rolling Stones.

Grand Casino operates two premier gaming and hospitality destinations in Minnesota, and is owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.

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