The St. Louis Blues are gearing up for their home opener against the Minnesota Wild in the 2024-25 season. The game is set to take place at the Enterprise Center with puck drop scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Fans planning to attend the game or join in on the festivities should prepare for a busy day in Downtown St. Louis.
Prior to the game, the Blues will host an outdoor pregame rally at Union Station from 2:30-4:45 p.m. The rally will feature live music, contests, appearances from Blues staff and alumni, and even a chance to win tickets to the home opener. Captain Brayden Schenn and other Blues representatives are expected to address the crowd, with appearances from team mascots and broadcasters as well.
Ticketed fans can start entering the Enterprise Center at 4:30 p.m., and pregame warmups will be held between 5:30-6 p.m. It is advised for all fans to be in their seats by 6:15 p.m. to catch the pregame introductions before puck drop at 6:30 p.m. Popular parking spots near the stadium include the Kiel Center Garage, Union Station, and Justice Center Garage, with prices varying up to $40.
Inside the Enterprise Center, fans can only make purchases using credit or debit cards, as no cash transactions are allowed. There are various food vendors to choose from, including local and national options like Freddy’s and Wendy’s. The Blues will be sporting their home jerseys for the game.
For those unable to attend the game, ESPN will be broadcasting the home opener with pregame coverage starting at 6 p.m. Viewers can catch parts of the Blues’ ceremonies and player introductions on the broadcast. Alternatively, fans can tune in to local radio station 101.1 ESPN for live game updates.
The Blues’ roster for the home opener includes forwards like Brayden Schenn and Robert Thomas, along with defensemen like Justin Faulk and Ryan Suter. Goalie Jordan Binnington is expected to start, with Joel Hofer as the backup.
In terms of home opener history, the Blues have a strong record with 34 wins in 56 seasons. They have won seven of their last 10 home openers and have never faced the Minnesota Wild in a home opener before. The team will be looking to continue their winning streak and start the season on a high note.
