Scottrade Center Employee Directory

Scottrade Center is a contemporary 12-story glass and concrete arena located in downtown St. Louis that serves as the primary home of the St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and a premier regional venue for diverse entertainment and sporting events. Opened in 1994, the facility hosts approximately 175 events annually and attracts nearly 2 million guests to... downtown St. Louis each year, positioning it among the top arenas in the country. The arena's programming encompasses professional hockey, concerts, ice shows, family entertainment, and other sporting events, making it a versatile destination for both regional and national audiences. Scottrade Center occupies the historic site of Kiel Auditorium, a 1932 municipal venue designed by prominent St. Louis architects Louis LaBeaume and Eugene S. Klein that served the community for six decades as a center for conventions, public meetings, expositions, sports events, and musical performances. Kiel Auditorium, officially named in 1943 in honor of former St. Louis Mayor Henry W. Kiela strong supporter of the arts who championed the original municipal auditorium concepthosted legendary performers including Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Duke Ellington, Judy Garland, and the Jackson Five, and served as the home court for the St. Louis Hawks professional basketball team and Saint Louis University Billikens basketball team. The development of Scottrade Center was catalyzed by the St. Louis business community's efforts in the mid-1980s to retain the St. Louis Blues hockey franchise when relocation was being contemplated. By combining the legacy of cultural and civic engagement embodied by its predecessor with modern arena infrastructure and programming capabilities, Scottrade Center has established itself as a cornerstone entertainment and sports venue that drives significant economic activity and community engagement in downtown St. Louis.Read More