Ball Arena
Denver, CO
1000 Chopper Circle 80204
VENUE GUIDE
Ball Arena
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Ball Arena
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (1,277 reviews)
Limelight Denver
0.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (1,201 reviews)
Hotel Teatro
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (1,697 reviews)
The Crawford Hotel
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (1,087 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Ball Arena & the Area
Ball Arena is an event venue in Denver, CO. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination. Ball Arena is home to Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche.
RESIDENT TEAMS
Teams That Call Ball Arena Home
NBA
Denver Nuggets
Ball Arena is the home venue for Denver Nuggets.
NHL
Colorado Avalanche
Ball Arena is the home venue for Colorado Avalanche.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Ball Arena for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Colorado Social (formerly Peak Pub House)
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (23 reviews)
Brooklyn's At Ball Arena
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (1,515 reviews)
Degree Brewpub
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ball Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (183 reviews)
Infinitus Pie Pizza Denver
0.2 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Ball Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (242 reviews)
Quad Side Tavern
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Ball Arena.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (25 reviews)
Coohills
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Ball Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (692 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Dazbog Coffee
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee near Ball Arena for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (123 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (154 reviews)
Convivio Café Downtown
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (35 reviews)
1900 Coffee Tea & Eats
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee near Ball Arena for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
My Favorite Muffin
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee near Ball Arena for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (250 reviews)
Capital One Café
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (246 reviews)
Museums
Golda Meir House Museum & Education Center
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (11 reviews)
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,773 reviews)
Joy Park at Children's Museum Marsico Campus
0.5 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Ball Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (26 reviews)
Museum of Illusions
0.7 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (7,394 reviews)
Attractions
Tivoli Quad
0.3 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Ball Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (253 reviews)
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (2,098 reviews)
Fishback Park
0.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Ball Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (100 reviews)
Confluence Park
0.4 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (3,201 reviews)
Denver Trolley
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (128 reviews)
Kettle Arcade
0.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (12 reviews)
Shopping
Free Market
0.6 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Ball Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (40 reviews)
Hudson's Bay Centre
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (26 reviews)
Denver Pavilions
1.0 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (9,206 reviews)
Pecos Square Retail Center
1.5 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (420 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Ball Arena. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Degree Brewpub
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Ball Arena for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (183 reviews)
Quad Side Tavern
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near Ball Arena for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (25 reviews)
Getting to Ball Arena
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • RTD serves the Denver metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Ball Arena.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Ball Arena can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Ball Arena have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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