Mille Lacs Band renames Minnesota Wild arena Grand Casino Arena
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has secured naming rights for the Minnesota Wild’s St Paul arena, which will become Grand Casino Arena on 3 September. The 14-year deal’s value was not disclosed, and the Band said it will be paid from the casino’s existing marketing budget. Xcel Energy will remain a partner with the Wild on community hockey programmes.
The agreement gives the Band’s casino brand naming rights at a major Minnesota sports venue for 14 years.