Ball Arena is an indoor venue in downtown Denver, Colorado, at 1000 Chopper Circle. It is the home arena for the Denver Nuggets basketball team, the Colorado Avalanche hockey team, and the Colorado Mammoth lacrosse team, and it also hosts major concerts.
What a visit looks like
Most visitors come for a game. The arena hosts NBA and NHL games, so a night here means watching professional basketball or hockey in a crowd that tends to be loud and engaged. Concerts are the other main draw, and the building's size makes it suited to large touring acts. Whichever you choose, the atmosphere on a game night is the main reason people go.
The neighbourhood
The arena sits downtown, close to Union Station and the LoDo district, so it is easy to fit into a wider day in the city centre. Before or after an event, you can walk around the area, eat at its restaurants, and see the streets that give Denver its lively feel. Plan to arrive with time to spare, since downtown evenings get busy around events.
- Who it suits: sports fans, concert-goers, and anyone who wants to see the energy of a big-city event night.
- Where it is: downtown Denver, near Union Station and LoDo.
- Teams to look for: the Nuggets, the Avalanche, and the Mammoth.
If you are in Denver for a sporting weekend or a concert, Ball Arena is a central and well-placed place to spend an evening, and a good way to experience the city's sports culture.