St. Louis Blues
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1401 Clark Avenue
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City
St. Louis
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State
MO
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Venue name
Enterprise Center
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Zip code
63103
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Parking
Cheapest
Outlying lots such as the 360 S. 18th Street Lot and Union Station South Lot, plus metered street spaces; budget app rates from about $3
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Guide url
https://www.enterprisecenter.com/plan-your-visit/parking
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Accessible parking
ADA-compliant accessible parking available in arena-area facilities; the attached garage and nearby facilities meet ADA standards
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Payment
Credit/debit and prepaid online reservations (SpotHero, ParkMobile/St. Louis Parking); metered street parking via app/card
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Prepaid
Yes — SpotHero is the Official Parking Partner; reserve online in advance. St. Louis Parking (ParkMobile) is an additional partner
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Prices
Roughly $15–$40 for NHL games depending on proximity; preferred/closer lots and concerts cost more. Budget lots (e.g., 360 S. 18th St.) advertised from around $3 via apps
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Overview
Enterprise Center offers multiple parking options including the Kiel Garage (attached to the arena), the Clark Garage, and various surface lots. Pre-paid parking available. Event rates range from $15-$30. ADA parking in the Kiel and Clark garages.
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Public transport
MetroLink (Red/Blue lines) to Civic Center Station, a short walk from the arena; downtown MetroBus routes also serve the area
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor downtown arena; no dedicated tailgating areas
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Traffic
14th Street between Market and Clark (closed by SLPD at door time); Clark Avenue, Market Street and I-64/Hwy 40 downtown exits congest before/after events
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Types
Approximately 6,500 spaces within 1,800 feet, including a 1,270-car garage immediately adjacent to the arena, plus numerous nearby downtown garages/surface lots and 2-hour metered street parking
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Public transportation
Airport connection
MetroLink Red Line connects St. Louis Lambert International Airport directly to Civic Center Station
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App
Metro Transit (Bi-State Development) Transit app / metrostlouis.org
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Best option
MetroLink to Civic Center Station — the strongest car-free option
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Fare
Metro Transit fares via the Gateway Card/Transit app or cash at stations; check metrostlouis.org for current pricing
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Ferry
N/A — landlocked downtown arena
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Nearest station
MetroLink Civic Center Station (near 14th & Spruce), a short walk to the arena
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Overview
MetroLink Light Rail: Civic Center station is a 5-minute walk to the arena, connecting to downtown, the airport, and Illinois suburbs. MetroBus routes serve the downtown area. MetroLink fare: $2.50. The arena is located near Union Station, a major transit and entertainment hub.
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Rail lines
MetroLink Red Line and Blue Line
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Tips
From the airport, take the Red Line to Civic Center; allow extra time post-event when trains and platforms are crowded
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Walking distance
Civic Center Station is roughly a 2-5 minute walk to the arena
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Shuttles
Cost
Typically free via participating bars (subject to the venue)
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Dropoff
Near Enterprise Center
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Notes
For non-bar transit, MetroLink to Civic Center is the recommended no-car option
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Operator
Independent partner bars/restaurants (not arena-operated)
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Pickup
Participating St. Louis bars/restaurants
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Overview
No dedicated shuttle service. MetroLink light rail serves the arena directly at the Civic Center station. The Blues provide shuttle information for select partner locations.
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Routes
No official arena-operated shuttle; many area bars offer free shuttles to Blues games (listed at bluenatics.stlouisblues.com/bars)
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Bicycles
Overview
Bike racks available near the main entrance and along Clark Avenue. Limited bike infrastructure in the immediate area.
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Rack locations
No official arena bike parking; limited public bike racks on nearby downtown sidewalks
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Secure
No — no monitored/secure bike parking offered by the arena
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Share cost
N/A — no official arena bike parking program
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Tips
Secure bikes to public racks at your own risk; cycling is feasible but secure parking is limited, so transit/rideshare may be preferable
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Valet
No bike valet offered
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible parking available in the attached garage and nearby ADA-compliant facilities
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Contact
Box Office ADA hotline (314) 622-5420; Guest Service Center 314-622-5431; page: enterprisecenter.com/guest-services/guest-accessibility
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Dropoff
Accessible drop-off available; guests dropped on Market or Clark when 14th Street is closed at door time
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Elevators
Multiple elevators provide access to all levels (exact locations per arena maps/Guest Services)
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Fun fact
Enterprise Center provides wheelchair escorts from any arena entrance to a guest's seat for those with limited mobility
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Overview
Enterprise Center is fully ADA-compliant. Accessible seating on all levels. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Elevators serve every level. The Kiel Garage provides accessible parking and direct indoor access. Assistive listening devices and sensory kits at Guest Services.
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Restrooms
ADA-compliant accessible restrooms throughout; suite-level and Plaza/Mezzanine restrooms renovated in recent upgrades
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Service animals
Service animals permitted; mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches) permitted without prior permission
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair/accessible seating on all levels and price ranges with unobstructed views — Plaza Level row "R" and Mezzanine Level row "C"; one companion seat per accessible seat
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — Shift4 is the exclusive payments processor for point-of-sale, kiosk and mobile transactions; the arena operates effectively cashless
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Fun fact
The Blues were one of the first NHL teams to build a concessions program around local restaurants, partnering with St. Louis eateries beginning in 2017
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Local
Hi-Pointe, Sugarfire, Chicken Out, Mission Taco, plus Rosalita's Cantina and others — a long-running local-restaurant concessions program begun in 2017
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Mobile ordering
Yes — mobile and kiosk ordering supported via Shift4 payments platform
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Notable stands
Chicken Out (portal 17), Crumbl Cookies (Portal 52), Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Ramblin' Rounds mini-donuts, Wendy's Frosty
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Parking Apps Accepted
SpotHero (official) and ParkMobile/St. Louis Parking for parking reservations
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Overview
Enterprise Center features a St. Louis-focused food program including toasted ravioli, St. Louis-style pizza, local craft beer from Anheuser-Busch and craft breweries. The True Blues Team Store is on the main concourse.
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Signature food
St. Louis regional specialties — Pork Steaks (BBQ-grilled), Toasted Ravioli, and Gooey Butter Cake; Chicken Out Sandwich (fried chicken, pickles, mayo) at portal 17
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Venue history
Architect
Ellerbe Becket (structural engineer The Consulting Engineers Group; GC J.S. Alberici Construction)
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Construction cost
$135 million (approx. $310 million in 2025 dollars)
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Famous moments
Hosted the Blues' first Stanley Cup championship run and Final games in 2019; the franchise won its first-ever Stanley Cup that year
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Fun fact
Enterprise Center turned 30 in 2024; it sits on the downtown site once occupied by Kiel Auditorium
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Original capacity
~18,500–19,000 for hockey originally (current configuration 18,096); built on the former site of Kiel Auditorium
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Original name
Kiel Center (1994–2000); later Savvis Center (2000–2006), Scottrade Center (2006–2018), Enterprise Center (2018–present)
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Overview
Opened October 8, 1994 as the Kiel Center. The Blues won their first Stanley Cup in 2019, ending one of the longest championship droughts in NHL history. The arena has undergone significant renovations and anchors the Clark Avenue sports corridor in downtown St. Louis.
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Renovations
Major multi-phase renovation (roughly 2018–2022) — new ice plant, HVAC, lighting/sound, scoreboard, free Wi-Fi, rebuilt locker rooms, new theater boxes, full seat replacement, and remodeled club/concession/restroom areas
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Retired numbers
Blues retired numbers — #2 Al MacInnis, #3 Bob Gassoff, #5 Bob Plager, #8 Barclay Plager, #11 Brian Sutter, #16 Brett Hull, #24 Bernie Federko, #44 Chris Pronger, and #99 Wayne Gretzky (league-wide); plus the 2019 Stanley Cup championship banner
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Venue details
Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena (12-story glass-and-concrete structure in downtown St. Louis)
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Elevation
Approximately 465 ft above sea level (downtown St. Louis elevation)
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Levels
Multiple tiers — Plaza (lower), Club/suite levels, and Mezzanine (upper)
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Premium
Luxury suites, club seats, all-inclusive seats, and theater boxes — including a 132-seat Theater Box section with a 44-seat bar/lounge and concierge
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Overview
Hockey seating capacity: 18,096. Ice surface: 200 ft × 85 ft. Modern arena with downtown St. Louis skyline views.
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Shared tenants
Primarily St. Louis Blues (NHL); also hosts concerts, NCAA events and other functions. Historical tenants included St. Louis University basketball and various indoor/arena sports teams
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Surface
NHL regulation ice sheet, 200 ft x 85 ft
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