Ball Arena, originally known as the Pepsi Center until 2020, broke ground on November 20, 1997, and officially opened on October 1, 1999. If you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, here’s what you need to know before you go.
The Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Mammoth play at Ball Arena.
Ball Arena is in Denver, Colorado. The address of Ball Arena is 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204.
Ball Arena seats 19,520 for NBA games, 18,007 for NHL and lacrosse, and can accommodate about 21,000 for concerts.
General gates open 60 minutes before games; suite and premium-ticket holders may gain entry earlier depending on their access level.
Yes, you can watch the warm-up of the teams getting some basketball shots up at Ball Arena before the game. Unless permitted, meeting the players is usually not allowed without access to floor seats.
Ball Arena permits only small clutches, wristlets, or fanny packs (up to 4″ × 6″ × 1.5″). Medical or diaper bags up to 14″ × 14″ × 6″ are allowed after screening. No bag-check service is available.
Ball Arena is cashless and accepts all major credit cards as payment. You must use credit or debit cards to pay for food, beverages, and merchandise. Some areas still accept cash.
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How much is the parking at the Ball Arena?
Ball Arena parking can cost anywhere from $35 to $40. Guests will also be prompted to purchase parking in advance after purchasing event tickets on Ticketmaster. Ball Arena parking lots open three hours before the start of the event.
How much is a suite at Ball Arena?
Suites at Ball Arena cost between $3,500-$10,000, depending on the event and game. Suites at the Ball Arena feature interior lounge seating, a bar, and an HDTV. The guests will receive exclusive access to the Club Level, VIP parking, and private entry into the Ball Arena.
- Club Level Luxury Suites at the Ball Arena are located on the higher of the two main suite levels.
- Lower-Level Suites feature interior and exterior seating, including a private viewing balcony with theater-style seats overlooking the floor.
Guests may bring food/drink from general concessions into suites, outside food is not allowed, but there’s no suite catering minimum.
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What is there to eat at Ball Arena?
There are some delicious spots to eat at Ball Arena. We have listed locations where you can grab a bite to eat before or during the game. We recommend getting to the arena if you want to grab something to eat, but do not want to miss any game.
- Classic Meals: Hot dogs, burgers, fries, chips, popcorn, pretzels, nachos, soda, water, beer, and more can be found at concession stands on the concourse.
- Denver Potato Company: Bison-loaded fries, cheese-loaded fries, and pork-loaded fries at section 148.
- Pan Style Pizza: Serving up slices of pizza in cheese, pepperoni, and more in many locations at the venue.
- Wynkoop Crispy Chicken: Fried chicken sandwiches, fries, salads, and more are out in section 146.
- Verde y Rojo Cantina: Serving up tacos in beef, pork, and chicken out in section 118.
- Bristlecone BBQ: Pulled pork sandwiches, beef brisket sandwiches, and BBQ chicken sandwiches are out in section 118.
- The Barrel Burgers and Floats: Pastrami sandwiches, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, fries, beer, water, root beer floats, and more in sections 102 and 112.
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