Stadium Showcase: Ball Arena

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About Ball Arena

Ball Arena, formerly known as the Pepsi Center, is an 18,000+ seat indoor hockey rink, basketball arena, and concert venue located in downtown Denver, Colorado. Opening its doors in 1999, the arena’s inaugural event was a sold-out Celine Dion concert, and has seen some of the world’s biggest names since.

As home to the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and the NLL's Colorado Mammoth, the arena is mostly known for its basketball, hockey, and lacrosse games. Notably, local hockey heroes the Avalanche recently made history by winning the 2022 Stanley Cup Series at home — making it the team’s third championship.

As an entertainment venue, Ball Arena has a lot to offer. Its 89 luxury suites and 1,900 club seats all offer a premium experience with a great view of the arena floor and all the amenities you’d expect from a world-class venue. There’s also free Wi-Fi for all attendees, an impressive JBL VerTec sound system, as well as a 4K projector setup. What’s more, with its great downtown location, attendees can experience the culture and attractions of the “Mile High City” before and after their event.

An interesting fact about Ball Arena is that it’s one of the few stadiums in the country that has practical facilities for its teams inside the building. For example, the Denver Nuggets have their own full-sized basketball court for training and practice sessions.

So if your business has season tickets for the Nuggets or Avalanche, what can you expect? Let’s take a closer look at what Ball Arena has to offer corporate clients.

 

Key Facts

Location: Denver, Colorado

Home team: Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche

Opened: October 1st, 1999

Seating capacity: 18,000

Construction cost: US$187 million

Luxury suites: 89

Club Seats: 1,900

Owner: Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

 

Ball Arena Suite Levels

Diagram of Ball Arena highlighting Club Level Suites and Lower Level Suites

  Club Level Suites Known as the PointsBet Club Level, these suites are located above the 200 level of seating and can only be accessed by VIP entrances. Guests in this area have exclusive access to premium concessions and dining from the Colorado Social restaurant, as well as a full-service bar. Club Level suites at Ball Arena provide a premium and comfortable setting for any corporate entertainment event, with plush leather seating and HD flat screen TVs. Guests also have access to premium parking, a private VIP entrance, and professional concierge services. Each suite can accommodate up to 20 people. Lower Level Suites Lower Level Suites, located above the 100 level of seating, are a step up from the PointsBet Club Level. In addition to everything described above, guests in these suites can enjoy a wet bar in their suite, private refrigerators and restrooms, and a dedicated suite attendant to ensure all your needs are met. Each suite can accommodate up to 20 people. Club Lexus Club Lexus offers the most luxurious experience at Ball Arena, where members can watch NBA and NHL games from the best courtside and rinkside seats in the house. Club Lexus also features an upscale dining area, where guests can dine on specialty cuisine prepared by the best chefs in Denver, as well as in-seat waiting services, extended hours before and after games, and access to exclusive Club Lexus Member events.  

Club Dining & Entertainment

Breckenridge Brewery Mountain House The Breckenridge Brewery Mountain House is a restaurant and brewery that captures the feeling and atmosphere of the Rocky Mountains. This eatery is designed with authenticity in mind, from the reclaimed snow fencing in its ceilings, to the salvaged Yellowstone timber in its walls. The menu reflects this approach, with a focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant also has a quality selection of craft beers on tap. Truly Club As a full-service bar reserved for ticket holders with Club Level access, the Truly Club offers a more exclusive and premium hospitality experience. The bar features the best local craft beers, wines, and spirits, as well as several famous Colorado craft cocktails.  

Historical Moments at Ball Arena

  • The Ball Arena has hosted the 2001 and 2022 Stanley Cup Finals series, which hometown heroes the Colorado Avalanche won both times.
  • In 2001, the Ball Arena hosted the NHL All-Star Game.
  • The Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver was held in the Ball Arena parking lot from 2002 to 2006.
  • The Ball Arena hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 2005.
  • In 2004, 2008 and 2011 the venue hosted the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
  • Two UFC events have been held at the arena: UFC 135 in 2011 and UFC 150 in 2012.Most of the 2008 Democratic National Convention took place at the Ball Arena.

Upcoming Events

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Image credits: Header illustration photo by David Herrera: Pepsi Center, Denver