By: Jake Smiths

Listo, the premium experience and hospitality platform built for live entertainment, is expanding deeper into the NHL through two marquee partnerships: the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena and the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.

These wins mark a major step forward in Listo’s expansion strategy and reflect a growing industry focus on technology-driven hospitality. Both arenas are home to professional hockey and serve as major cultural hubs for concerts, national broadcasts, and other events

“We’re incredibly excited to welcome the Predators and Wild to the Listo family,” said Gabriel Weisz, Founder and CEO of Listo. “These partnerships represent exactly what Listo is about: helping world-class venues deliver seamless, memorable experiences for their fans from the moment they walk in to the moment they leave.”

Venues that Define the Fan Experience

Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Bridgestone Arena welcomes millions of guests annually across more than 100 events. It is consistently ranked among the top-grossing venues in North America and plays a pivotal role in the city’s entertainment landscape, hosting everything from NHL matchups to Grammy-worthy music tours and national award shows.

Meanwhile, Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota is consistently ranked among the top arenas in the NHL for fan satisfaction. Beyond hosting the Wild’s home games, the venue also supports concerts, collegiate tournaments, and is recognized for its high-quality guest experience. It serves as a year-round cultural destination, cementing its role in the Twin Cities’ vibrant sports and entertainment ecosystem.

“These are not just sports venues,” Weisz explains. “They’re entertainment landmarks that host thousands of high-touch experiences every year. Our goal is to support their teams in making those experiences unforgettable.”

Powering Premium Hospitality

At both venues, Listo’s platform will power end-to-end premium seating and hospitality operations, covering VIP suites, club levels, and corporate entertainment programs. The system is designed to unify and simplify the delivery of high-end services while enabling personalized, data-informed guest interactions.

From managing staffing and logistics to tracking guest preferences, dietary restrictions, and event-specific requests, Listo’s tools allow venues to run smarter and deliver more impactful experiences. As live entertainment grows increasingly complex, operational agility has become critical, and Listo is providing the tools to meet that demand.

“These partnerships show the growing recognition that live entertainment isn’t just about what happens on the court or the ice—it’s about how you make people feel from beginning to end,” said Weisz. “Fans today expect more than just a ticket—they want an experience that feels thoughtful and elevated.”

Shaping What Premium Means

With these additions, Listo now serves 25 sports venues and more than 30 professional and collegiate teams across North America. This rapid growth is not just a testament to Listo’s success, but also a reflection of the evolving fan expectations and the industry’s shift towards a more personalized, experience-driven economy.

While premium once meant access alone, Listo is leading the charge in redefining it to include personalization, efficiency, and moments that feel truly unforgettable. Listo is stepping in to meet those demands, transforming how teams think about everything from suite service to hospitality staffing to sponsor activations.

The inclusion of Bridgestone Arena and Xcel Energy Center in Listo’s portfolio signals a broader shift in how major venues are leveraging technology. These partnerships are not just about scaling, but also about showing that the most forward-thinking organizations are embracing smarter ways to serve fans and guests. This is the direction in which the industry is heading, and Listo is at the forefront of this movement.

As more arenas explore the intersection of tech and hospitality, Listo’s expansion into two of the NHL’s most prominent venues is helping set the trend, one that prioritizes operational excellence, personalized engagement, and the power of unforgettable moments.