Rink Sports
Hockey, Figure Skating, Speed Skating & Curling
Featured Venues
Ridder Arena was the site of the 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2018 NCAA Women's Frozen Fours. It's the first facility dedicated solely to women's ice hockey and seats 3,400, including a club room with 210 seats and nine suites with seating for 14 apiece.
The National Sports Center (NSC), located in the northern Minneapolis suburb of Blaine, is the world's largest amateur sports facility. The NSC operates over 100 unique programs and events in a variety of sports as well as hosting numerous national and international competitions.
Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Minneapolis, Target Center is home to the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and four-time WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx, and hosts the hottest concerts, family shows and special events each year.
With approximately 66,000 seats and a number of clubs and outdoor space, U.S. Bank Stadium serves as center stage for prominent national and international programming as well as private events.
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Augsburg Ice Arena
Augsburg University
The facility is unique among Division III colleges in Minnesota and the nation — it's a two-rink facility with year-round ice. One rink is smaller and ideal for youth hockey.
Standard Seating Capacity: 150 (bleacher seating)
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/bloomington-ice-arena.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=240&q=80&w=320&s=d01efd410df19e71e617eaa4ca448169 320w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/bloomington-ice-arena.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=405&q=80&w=540&s=086b3151b9ec4176f392e9907511ab31 540w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/bloomington-ice-arena.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=576&q=80&w=768&s=176d402967a01f92b11cf29d9b560382 768w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/bloomington-ice-arena.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=768&q=80&w=1024&s=3deae90a2c44e5e69dcf656b6853a25e 900w)
Bloomington Ice Garden
This facility has three rinks, one of which is Olympic-sized.
Standard Seating Capacity: Varying capacities, up to 2,500
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3M Arena at Mariucci
University of Minnesota
3M Arena at Mariucci first graced the campus of the University of Minnesota in 1993, and fans and players alike still are amazed by the breathtaking beauty of a sold-out Mariucci and the atmosphere it provides.
Standard Seating Capacity: 10,000
![](https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/xcel-energy-center-1_2023-08-15-192641_nvbx.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=240&q=80&w=320&s=246dc0a873299160c7118492e17d45d8 320w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/xcel-energy-center-1_2023-08-15-192641_nvbx.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=405&q=80&w=540&s=f2d699ac9bf6026dfa18343e15235428 540w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/xcel-energy-center-1_2023-08-15-192641_nvbx.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=576&q=80&w=768&s=9ff2078099a166cca590c20883ed4050 768w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/xcel-energy-center-1_2023-08-15-192641_nvbx.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=768&q=80&w=1024&s=f2a19c9d10ae2ab40ae6e853191e744d 1024w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/xcel-energy-center-1_2023-08-15-192641_nvbx.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=900&q=80&w=1200&s=fc06726de021129e760b2ef3ec68d619 1200w, https://minneapolis-2021.imgix.net/images/xcel-energy-center-1_2023-08-15-192641_nvbx.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1080&q=80&w=1440&s=63c6034e27884107a2ee46ec66f3e29a 1400w)
Xcel Energy Center
Home to the NHL's Minnesota Wild, Xcel Energy Center is regarded as one of the finest arenas in the world. Notable past events here include the 2002, 2011 and 2018 NCAA Men's Frozen Fours, the 2016 US Figure Skating Championships and the 2004 NHL All-Star Weekend.
Standard Seating Capacity: Up to 20,000
Need help sourcing a venue? Email Kate Robey at KateR@sportsminneapolis.org.