Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Sports venue in Saint Paul, United States
Roy Wilkins Auditorium, also known as The Roy, is a multi-purpose arena in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. It has a seating capacity of around 5,000 and is part of the RiverCentre complex, located next to the Grand Casino Arena.
Built in 1932 as an extension to the St. Paul Auditorium, the arena was designed by Clarence W. Wigington, a noted municipal architect. It survived the demolition of the old auditorium in 1982 and was renamed for Roy Wilkins in 1985.
The Roy is a local landmark where generations of Saint Paul residents have cheered on high school hockey and watched their children graduate. Its name honors Roy Wilkins, a civil rights leader from Saint Paul, and the venue continues to host community gatherings and youth sports.
The venue is easy to reach on foot from downtown hotels and by public transit, with several bus lines stopping nearby. For events, arrive early to allow time for security checks and to find your seat in the compact arena.
The arena has a long history of hosting professional wrestling, including ECW's Anarchy Rulz in 2000 and All Elite Wrestling's Dynamite in 2025. It is also the home of Minnesota Roller Derby, a founding member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association.
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