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Ball Arena, Denver, CO

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Ball Arena

1000 Chopper Circle · Denver, CO

Why you should go…

Ball Arena is the home of the NBA's Denver Nuggets, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and the NLL's Colorado Mammoth. It opened as the Pepsi Center on October 1, 1999 with a sold-out Celine Dion concert and took the Ball name in 2020. Beyond game nights, the calendar fills with touring concerts, WWE and Monster Jam shows. Without an event ticket you can join a 90-minute KSE Venue Tour through suites, backstage hallways and broadcast booths.

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  • #denver nuggets
  • #colorado avalanche
  • #concert venue
  • #arena tour

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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