It is part of the RiverCentre complex,[1] down the hall from the Xcel Energy Center, home of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild.

The University of Minnesota's Golden Gophers ice hockey team used the arena as one of its home rinks from 1932 until 1950.

[2] The Minnesota State Boys' High School Hockey Tournament was held at the Auditorium from 1945 to 1968.

[3] The St. Paul Slam of the International Basketball Association played at Wilkins for two seasons, 1996–97 and 1997–98.

On March 26, 2025, All Elite Wrestling will hold a live episode of their weekly show Dynamite at the arena.