The "X" was built for hockey and it is a great venue for it! BUT...the architects also gave a lot of thought to making it a really good multipurpose arena. I have seen everything from Pavarotti to the Barenaked Ladies there and have never been disappointed in the sound. In addition, the setup of the arena for concerts changes and... More

we attend concerts here often-eating somewhere else is a good idea if you have time. Food is good just expensive. Love to attend concerts here-easy to park, get into the venue and great sound. My concert dollars are spent here often!

Yes, the consessions are expensive. That's why no matter what the event, we eat before we get there. Of course we still get something to drink but that's usually about it. It keeps prices down. The food, if you choose to order it is quite good though. I have seen sporting events and concerts here and can attest to the... More

Me and my friend saw a Minnesota Wild game in the middle of April. Great arena! Really cool that the bottom floor is totally open, so you can see a hockey game while standing. Seats are good and there's a cup holder for every seat where you can put your beer or a soda. Very fresh arena, The only downside... More

I have been to a number of concerts over the years at Xcel Energy Center and enjoyed them all. Getting inside and out is not to hard going through the crowd, it has pretty good ingress & egress. The sound system and acoustics are pretty good too.

great place to watch hockey!!!!!!! Very clean and well staffed facility. And lots of hotels and resturaunts near by.

We visited the Xcel Center twice in a weekend, once for a hockey game (go Oilers!) and to see Fleetwood Mac in concert. We left early the MOA early and found a parking spot in a lot just across the road. Caught some food at a local restaurant and enjoyed our visit to the center. Always expensive for food and... More

I took my mother to see Fleetwood Mac at the Xcel Energy center and the place rocked! The acoustics were a little off at the beginning of the show but was quickly fixed. I've seen several shows here and like the location.

Went to a concert and saw Fleetwood Mac. It was awesome. This is a much better place then the Target Center to see a concert. The sound quality is excellent.