Denver–Aurora–Lakewood
🏟️ Address: Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, Colorado, 80204-5805, United States Directions in Google Maps
Due to the extensive parking available close to the venue and the good road networks in the area, the Ball Arena is easily reached by car. There are also good bus and light rail links for those wishing to travel by public transport.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Ball Arena. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Ball Arena parking lots open 3 hours prior to the start of the event. Credit/debit cards are accepted at all Ball Arena parking lots for all events and card payments have a $5 discount at the 7th Street Entrance Plaza. Some nearby options include:
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TRD PRO Valet Lot
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50 m1 min |
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Rav4 Lot
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58 m1 min |
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Corolla Lot
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170 m2 min |
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Tundra Lot
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201 m2 min |
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Tacoma Lot
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230 m3 min |
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Camry Lot
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322 m4 min |
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Prius Lot
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400 m5 min |
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Elitch's Lot
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500 m6 min |
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1515 Wynkoop St Parking
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550 m7 min |
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7th St Garage
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600 m7 min |
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1515 Delgany St Denver Parking
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600 m7 min |
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5th St Garage
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800 m10 min |
Tailgating is allowed, but not encouraged outside Ball Arena. There are no designated areas within the lots and guests may only occupy the number of spaces they have purchased. Open consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all lots surrounding Ball Arena. Open fires using logs and charcoal grills are also prohibited.
Accessible parking is available at the Ball Arena and is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests parking in a handicap-accessible parking space must display a state-issued accessible parking permit. Lots with accessible parking include:
As a major US city, Denver offers accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Travellers can find anything from budget hostels and comfortable Airbnbs to plush chain and boutique hotels.
Doors generally open 1 hour before the start of the event.
There are Walk-Through Metal Detectors (WTMDs) at the entrance as a permanent security practice. The WTMDs at Ball Arena are used by venue staff to detect security threats and prevent banned items from entering the building. Purses, cinch bags, and sling bags 10in. x 6in. x 4in. or smaller are allowed inside Ball Arena. There are exceptions for medical or diaper bags.
Any guest that exits Ball Arena for any reason will not be permitted back into the arena.
Ball Arena features a designated rideshare pick-up zone alongside the Rav4 parking lot - along Auraria Parkway between 9th and 11th Street - providing fans with a quicker exit post-game.
The ADA/accessible rideshare pick-up and drop-off zone is at the roundabout on 9th Street.
An RTD bus stop is located adjacent to the grounds of Ball Arena at 9th Street and Auraria Parkway and is served by bus routes 1, 15L, and 20.
The MallRide provides a free shuttle service on the 16th Street Mall which has access to northbound and southbound light rail services at Union Station and the 16th Street Mall. Union Station has connections with the Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service.
The nearest mainline train station and the predominant station in Denver is Union Station which is on the B Line, G Line, and California Zephyr line. The historic station is just a 650 m (8 min) walk or a short light rail or bus ride from the Ball Arena.
The C Line from the Littleton/Mineral Light Rail Station and E Line from the Lincoln Light Rail Station provide light rail service to Union Station in LoDo with a stop at Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens which is a 161 m (2 min) walk to the venue.
The D Line from Littleton/Mineral Light Rail Station, F Line from Lincoln Light Rail Station, and H Line from the Nine Mile Light Rail Station provide light rail service to 16th/California in Downtown Denver which is a 1.4 km (17 min) walk to the venue.
Ball Arena is accessible by the multi-use Cherry Creek Trail and shared-use sidewalk on Auraria Parkway. There are 3 bicycle racks located on Ball Arena grounds: one outside the East Atrium, one outside the Grand Atrium, and one in Toyota 4Runner Lot South.
The Ball Arena is located in the very centre of Denver, just a 1.2 km (14 min) walk from the Central Business District.
There are toilet facilities located throughout the venue. Motion-activated taps, flushes, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and hand sanitiser dispensers are installed in all restrooms to minimise surface contact.
The Ball Arena is the home venue of the Denver Nuggets of the NBA and the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL, so the arena primarily hosts basketball and ice hockey games. There are also wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts events held at the arena. You can find the Ball Arena event schedule above.
Ticket prices for the Ball Arena will vary greatly depending on the event, the teams involved, the ticket type, and the ticket provider. In the last 12 months, we have seen tickets as low as $23 with the average price sitting at just under $100. Koobit compares ticket prices from primary and secondary sellers – just click through to an event and then click the Tickets tab for event-specific ticket information.
Tickets can be purchased at the arena, however, it is easier and more reliable to purchase your tickets online so that you can guarantee a seat and select the best option for you at the best price. All event tickets and parking passes for the Ball Arena are digital and can be scanned on entry, so it is easy to book online without worrying about postage costs.
There are numerous parking lots surrounding the Ball Arena and spaces can be pre-booked online. See the Ball Arena travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport. You can also find information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Travel & Parking tabs.
As the arena is in the heart of the city of Denver, there are plenty of hotel and accommodation options that can be pre-booked. See the Ball Arena hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near the Ball Arena. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gates typically open at the Ball Arena 1 hour before the start of the event, but this can vary. For some events, you can find the gate/door opening time on Koobit by viewing the event’s Schedule tab. Timings should also be confirmed on your tickets when you receive them.
Ball Arena has a capacity of approximately 21,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, Colorado, 80204-5805, United States.
