Enterprise Center (St. Louis arena)

History and naming

The arena opened to the public in October 1994 and has undergone several name changes reflecting corporate sponsorships and ownership arrangements. It first operated under the name Kiel Center, later becoming the Savvis Center, and was known for many years as the Scottrade Center after a naming-rights agreement in the mid-2000s. A proposed renaming to reflect TD Ameritrade was discussed following that company’s acquisition of Scottrade, but that plan did not proceed. In 2018 the team and the arena announced a new partnership with Enterprise Holdings; the facility officially adopted the Enterprise Center name in July of that year.

Design, capacity and facilities

Designed as a flexible arena, Enterprise Center accommodates both ice hockey and in-the-round concert configurations, with seating that expands or contracts depending on the event. The building includes premium amenities such as luxury suites, club seating, and modern concessions and fan services. Behind the main bowl are support spaces that commonly include team locker rooms, training and media areas, and back-of-house zones necessary for concert staging and theatrical productions. The arena can host a wide range of events from hockey games and basketball to large touring productions and family shows.

Major tenants and events

The arena’s primary sports tenant is the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. For many years it also served as the primary home court for Saint Louis University men’s basketball, hosting that program’s games through the 2000s. Beyond team sports, the arena has been a frequent stop for national touring acts and entertainment producers. It has hosted numerous professional wrestling pay-per-view events and special broadcasts, and it regularly appears on national concert and event tours.

Uses, significance and community role

As the largest indoor public venue in the city proper, Enterprise Center plays a prominent civic role: it brings tens of thousands of visitors into downtown St. Louis for games, concerts, and conventions, and supports local hospitality and retail businesses. The arena has been used for community events, corporate gatherings, and charity fundraisers, and its presence helped underpin a broader downtown revitalization effort by concentrating entertainment-related activity in the heart of the city.

Notable facts and distinctions

• The arena has hosted a mix of professional sporting events, college athletics, major concerts, and televised special events, making it one of the region’s most versatile indoor venues.
• Its naming history reflects several generations of corporate partnerships; the current corporate sponsor is Enterprise Holdings, a company with local ties.
• Seating and configuration are adaptable: the facility can be arranged for ice sports, basketball, or end-stage and center-stage concerts, which helps attract touring acts and large-scale productions.

Further information and sources

For more detail about the arena’s schedule, visitor services, and historical timeline, see the following links and resources:

1. Sports and venue overview
2. Arena facilities and technical specifications
3. Location: St. Louis, Missouri
4. Missouri regional information
5. Opening and inaugural events
6. Timeline of the 1990s era
7. St. Louis Blues (NHL) home arena
8. WWE events hosted at the arena
9. Televised wrestling specials
10. Historical event coverage
11. Major pay-per-view shows
12. Judgment Day and other events
13. Event history: Elimination Chamber
14. Royal Rumble and major annual shows
15. Extreme Rules and similar events
16. Corporate and naming-right negotiations
17. Enterprise Holdings and local connections

This article provides a concise, neutral overview of the arena’s role and development. For event schedules, ticketing and visitor details consult official venue communications and authorized ticketing partners.