Essentia Health Sports Center - Brainerd

09/09/2026

Division I Women's college hockey is coming to Brainerd! Bemidji State takes on St. Cloud State in a scrimmage on Saturday, September 19th at 1:00pm with both teams doing an autograph session afterwards. FREE ADMISSION!!!

08/27/2026

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

Huge Thank-You to Mike's Tree Company for their generous donation of mulch so we can refresh the beds in front of the arena. If you need mulch or tree work done, give the good people at Mike's a call. Awesome company to work with. ://www.facebook.com/MikesTreeCompanyBrainerdLakes
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08/07/2026

We're Hiring!
We are looking for a capable, energetic, motivated, and dedicated person to fill our Arena Manager role. Please visit our website for details and to apply. If you have questions, please contact Jim Brau - contact info is on our site. https://www.essentiahealthsportscenter.com/page/show/5987618-employment

08/05/2026

Thank you for donating this awesome curbing. We think it looks great, and it was wonderful to work with your amazing crew.

07/09/2026

We are honored to be a part of this awesome event that benefits the youth in our community.

Every great event begins with a great partner.

A heartfelt thank you to Essentia Health Sports Center, our Exclusive Venue Partner, for helping make the 2026 All-Star Charity Game possible.

Their partnership allows us to bring professional hockey players, families, sponsors, volunteers, and our incredible community together for a day that will make a lasting impact.

We're proud to host this special event in one of Minnesota's premier hockey facilities and are grateful for Essentia Health Sports Center's commitment to our community.

Thank you for believing in our mission. 💛🖤

📍 Essentia Health Sports Center – Brainerd, MN
🗓️ July 18 | 🕑 2:00 PM

04/18/2026

Still time to get your tickets to attend this one-of-a-kind event! The Brainerd Sports Boosters are here to get you all set up.

We are putting the finishing touches on for Tapped and Corked tomorrow. Tickets are going fast, get them today before the price goes up and they are gone!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual-tapped-and-corked-tickets-1981389641756

Thank you to all of our awesome distributors, vendors and sponsors that make this event possible!

04/17/2026

Another awesome Community Event happening in our facility TOMORROW! Get your tickets today for the Brainerd Sports Boosters 11th Annual Tapped and Corked Event here - https://buff.ly/aOyPQqH

Brainerd Sports Boosters https://buff.ly/AYv8NIK

04/08/2026

We are hiring for the position of Arena Manager. Please visit the employment page on our website for details. https://www.essentiahealthsportscenter.com/page/show/5987618-employment Contact Jim Brau with any questions.

Essentia Health Sports Center is owned and operated by the Brainerd Amateur Sports Foundation.  We are a non-profit facility that does not receive funding from any tax dollars. Your support is greatly appreciated.