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Enterprise Center
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Enterprise Center (then known as the Scottrade Center)
Enterprise Center is located in Missouri
Enterprise Center
Enterprise Center
Location in Missouri
Enterprise Center is located in the United States
Enterprise Center
Enterprise Center
Location in the United States
Former names Kiel Center (1994–2000)
Savvis Center (2000–2006)
Scottrade Center (2006–2018)
Address 1401 Clark Avenue
Location St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Coordinates 38°37′36″N 90°12′9″W / 38.62667°N 90.20250°W / 38.62667; -90.20250
Public transit Light rail interchange Red Blue
At Civic Center
Owner City of St. Louis
Operator SLB Acquisition Holdings LLC
Capacity Ice hockey: 18,096
Concerts: 22,000
Construction
Broke ground December 14, 1992 (1992-12-14)
Opened October 8, 1994 (1994-10-08)
Construction cost $135 million
($282 million in 2022 dollars )
Architect Ellerbe Becket
Structural engineer The Consulting Engineers Group, Inc.
Services engineer William Tao & Associates, Inc.
General contractor J.S. Alberici Construction
Main contractors DKW Construction, Inc.
Tenants
St. Louis Blues (NHL) (1995–present)
St. Louis Ambush (NPSL) (1994–2000)
Saint Louis Billikens (NCAA) (1994–2008)
St. Louis Stampede (AFL) (1995–1996)
St. Louis Vipers (RHI) (1995–1997, 1999)
St. Louis Steamers (MISL) (2004–2006)
RiverCity Rage (NIFL) (2006)

The Enterprise Center is a large sports and entertainment building in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It has 18,096 seats for hockey games. The main team that plays here is the St. Louis Blues, a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL).

But it's not just for hockey! The Enterprise Center also hosts many other events. These include college basketball games, concerts, and professional wrestling shows. Each year, about 175 different events happen at this busy venue.

The arena first opened in 1994 as the Kiel Center. Over the years, its name changed a few times. It was called the Savvis Center from 2000 to 2006. Then it became the Scottrade Center from 2006 to 2018. Since July 1, 2018, it has been known as the Enterprise Center. This name comes from Enterprise Holdings, a company based in St. Louis.

History of the Enterprise Center

Enterprise Suite
Inside the Enterprise Center during a St. Louis Blues game
Saint Louis Missouri Metro
The outside of the arena when it was called Scottrade Center

The Enterprise Center was built on a site with a long history. Before it was built, there was a Municipal Auditorium there. The arena opened in 1994. It replaced the old Kiel Auditorium, which was torn down in 1992. The Saint Louis University college basketball team used to play at the old auditorium.

The St. Louis Blues hockey team moved into the new arena in 1994. However, they couldn't play their first game until January 1995. This was because of a lockout that delayed the start of the hockey season. The very first professional sports game played in the arena was by the St. Louis Ambush, an indoor soccer team.

Even though the arena's name has changed, the name "Kiel" can still be seen. It's on the nearby parking garage and on the building's cornerstone. The local train stop, Civic Center, was renamed because the arena's name changed so often.

A part of the original building, the Opera House, was closed for many years. It reopened in 2011 after a big renovation. It is now known as the Stifel Theatre.

The arena has had four different names:

  • Kiel Center (1994–2000)
  • Savvis Center (2000–2006)
  • Scottrade Center (2006–2018)
  • Enterprise Center (2018–present)

The largest crowd ever at the arena was 22,612 people. This happened twice during a college basketball tournament in 2007. For concerts, the biggest crowd was 20,648 for a Bon Jovi show in 2011.

The arena was updated between 2017 and 2019. These renovations improved things like lighting, sound, and Wi-Fi. They also added new seating areas and club spaces.

How the Arena Got Its Name

The arena's name has changed several times because of "naming rights" deals. This is when a company pays to have a building named after them.

In 2006, a company called Scottrade bought the naming rights. The arena was then called Scottrade Center. This deal was described as "long-term and significant."

Later, Scottrade was sold to another company, TD Ameritrade. It was thought the arena might be renamed TD Ameritrade Center. However, TD Ameritrade decided not to keep the naming rights.

On May 21, 2018, Enterprise Holdings, a company from St. Louis, announced a new deal. They bought the naming rights for 15 years. So, since July 1, 2018, the building has been known as the Enterprise Center.

Teams and Events at Enterprise Center

The Enterprise Center is a very busy place!

Current Teams and Events

The main team playing here is the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League.

It also hosts the annual Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament since 1995. This event is often called "Arch Madness." The winning team gets to go to the NCAA tournament.

College basketball fans also enjoy the yearly "Braggin' Rights" game. This is a rivalry game between the University of Illinois and the University of Missouri. It usually happens right before Christmas.

Besides sports, the Enterprise Center hosts many other events. These include concerts, ice shows, family events, and professional wrestling. About 175 events happen here each year, bringing almost two million visitors to downtown St. Louis.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) often chooses this venue for its championship events. It has hosted the men's hockey "Frozen Four" in 2007. It also hosted the women's basketball Final Four in 2001 and 2009. Wrestling championships have been held here many times.

Former Teams

Some teams that used to play at the Enterprise Center include:

  • The Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team from Saint Louis University.
  • The St. Louis Vipers roller hockey team.
  • Indoor soccer teams like the St. Louis Ambush and St. Louis Steamers.
  • The St. Louis Stampede arena football team.
  • The River City Rage indoor football team.

Seating Capacity for Hockey

The number of seats for hockey games has changed over the years.

Years Capacity
1994–2000 19,260
2000–2007 19,022
2007–2017 19,150
2017–2019 18,724
2019–present 18,096

Exciting Events at the Arena

Enterprise All Star
The outside of Enterprise Center during the 2020 NHL All-Star Game

Sports Events

  • Since 1995, the Enterprise Center has hosted the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament.
  • The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) have held an event here every year since 1997.
  • It hosts the finals for high school hockey teams in St. Louis.
  • The arena has hosted NCAA men's basketball tournament games in 1998, 2014, 2016, and will again in 2026.
  • It hosted the NCAA Women's Final Four in 2001 and 2009.
  • The 2006 U.S. Figure Skating Championships were held here.
  • The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships have been hosted here many times.
  • In 2019, the Enterprise Center hosted the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time. The St. Louis Blues played against the Boston Bruins.
  • The facility hosted the 2020 National Hockey League All-Star Game.
  • In March 2025, the first Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) game in St. Louis was played here.

Combat Sports Events

  • The arena has hosted major boxing matches, including a welterweight title fight in 2005.
  • It has also hosted mixed martial arts (MMA) events from organizations like Strikeforce, Bellator MMA, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • Each year, the "Guns 'n' Hoses" event takes place here. Local police officers and firefighters compete in boxing and MMA matches. This event raises money for a charity that helps families of first responders.

Wrestling Events

Many memorable WWE moments have happened at the Enterprise Center:

  • Kane made his WWE debut here in 1997.
  • The first Hell In A Cell match took place here in 1997.
  • The Rock won his first WWE Championship here in 1998.
  • Chris Jericho won his first World Championship here in 2001.
  • The 1000th episode of Monday Night Raw was held here in 2012.
  • Sting made his official WWE debut here in 2014.
  • In 2018, Daniel Bryan won his fourth WWE Championship here.
  • A special event called "Raw is Owen" was held here in 1999 to honor wrestler Owen Hart after his passing.

Concerts

The Enterprise Center has hosted many famous musicians and bands. Here are a few examples:

Date Artist Event Opening act Attendance Revenue
October 21, 1994 Frank Sinatra Sinatra in Concert Tom Dreesen Unknown Unknown
July 3, 1996 KISS Alive/Worldwide Tour Alice in Chains 16,310 $598,337
May 21, 2000 Tina Turner Twenty Four Seven Tour Lionel Richie
Janice Robinson
15,147 $907,284
November 28, 2001 U2 Elevation Tour Garbage 16,051 $1,269,365
October 9, 2002 Paul McCartney Driving World Tour 14,878 $1,791,485
December 14, 2005 U2 Vertigo Tour Kanye West 19,923 $1,839,020
October 18, 2007 Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds Tour Jonas Brothers 13,982 $982,909
May 14, 2009 Elton John
Billy Joel
Face to Face 2009 19,692 $2,450,119
November 8, 2010 Justin Bieber My World Tour N/A 14,471 $207,896
May 22, 2011 Bon Jovi Bon Jovi Live 20,648 $1,575,841
October 27, 2012 Justin Bieber Believe Tour Carly Rae Jepsen 15,034 $1,108,442
November 1, 2012 Madonna The MDNA Tour Paul Oakenfold 16,022 $2,449,110
March 18, 2013 Taylor Swift The Red Tour Ed Sheeran
Brett Eldredge
28,582 $2,346,203
March 19, 2013
September 28, 2015 Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Vance Joy
Haim
29,688 $3,452,940
September 29, 2015
April 19, 2016 Justin Bieber Purpose World Tour Post Malone
Moxie Raia
15,450 $1,433,791
July 21, 2016 Coldplay A Head Full of Dreams Tour Alessia Cara
Foxes
13,960 $1,547,633
May 4, 2018 U2 Experience + Innocence Tour N/A 16,300 $2,001,462
November 10, 2018 Drake & Migos Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour Roy Woods 17,418 $1,900,401
July 6, 2019 Ariana Grande Sweetener World Tour Normani
Social House
14,474 $1,547,186
September 15, 2021 Harry Styles Love On Tour Jenny Lewis 17,171 $2,745,557
March 20, 2022 Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour 13,801 $2,312,462
March 12, 2024 Olivia Rodrigo Guts World Tour Chappell Roan
October 25, 2024 Usher Usher: Past Present Future
October 26, 2024
Interior of Enterprise Center in 2022

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Enterprise Center para niños

  • List of indoor arenas by capacity
  • List of ice hockey arenas by capacity
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