SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild and Grand Casino Arena today announced a multi-year partnership to utilize Clover Sport, which combines leading point-of-sale hardware and software with robust back-office management tools, that will further enhance fan experiences and optimize food and beverage operations throughout Grand Casino Arena.
The Minnesota Wild and Grand Casino Arena will leverage Clover Sport as the venue’s fully integrated commerce operating system. The use of nearly 300 Clover devices at concession stands throughout the arena, including cashless and touchless capabilities, will streamline the purchasing experience for fans attending Wild home games and other events.
“We are very excited to incorporate Clover Sport’s world-class leading technology to our concessions stands at Grand Casino Arena,” said Carin Anderson, Minnesota Wild Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and Retail Management. “Adding their expertise and know-how will make the checkout experience more convenient and seamless for our fans.”
“Today’s fans expect speed, convenience and personalization to take center stage in a modern sports and entertainment experience – from ticketing to concessions,” said Chris Campolettano, Vice President, Sales at Fiserv. “Clover Sport empowers venue operators to meet those expectations with seamless experiences that keep fans focused on the action, complete with tailored insights that drive continuous operational improvements.”
Clover Sport enables arenas, stadiums and entertainment venues of all sizes to deliver next-generation fan experiences and foodservice operations. By integrating point-of-sale hardware with specialized software and services, Clover Sport helps venues enable faster, more convenient purchasing experiences that seamlessly integrate with back-of-house operations. Fans enjoy shorter queue lines, while operators gain access to real-time data and reporting that can be leveraged to optimize operations and increase profitability.
Grand Casino Arena is one of more than 300 sports and entertainment venues using Clover Sport to power stadium operations, including more than 50 major sporting venues in the United States.
About Grand Casino Arena
Regarded as one of the finest arenas in the world, Grand Casino Arena is a one-of-a-kind, multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility located in downtown Saint Paul, home to more than 150 sporting and entertainment events and roughly 1.5 million visitors each year. Grand Casino Arena is known for being passionate about creating the best experiences imaginable for their guests, and that includes providing a setting that is a model of sustainable practices. Efforts have been designed to integrate into the Arena’s daily operations and culture. This ensures that efforts and results will have lasting benefits for the community. Grand Casino Arena is honored to have been recognized as leaders in sustainability from various organizations within the community. Grand Casino Arena is owned by the City of Saint Paul and managed by Saint Paul Arena Company, an affiliate of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment, parent company of the Minnesota Wild. For more information, visit grandcasinoarena.com.
