description Ball Arena Overview
Ball Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Denver, Colorado, which opened in 1999 as the Pepsi Center before being renamed in 2020. The venue serves as the home for the Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), and Colorado Mammoth (NLL), making it one of the few arenas to host teams in three major professional sports leagues. With a seating capacity of approximately 19,000 for basketball games, 18,000 for hockey, and 17,000 for lacrosse, the arena has hosted numerous significant events including NHL All-Star Games, NBA All-Star Games, and the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
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Why did Pepsi Center become Ball Arena?
The Denver venue adopted the Ball Arena name in 2020 through a naming-rights agreement with Ball Corporation. It had been known as Pepsi Center since opening in 1999.
Which professional teams use Ball Arena?
Ball Arena is home to the NBA's Denver Nuggets, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, and the National Lacrosse League's Colorado Mammoth. Few American arenas regularly host top-level basketball, hockey, and indoor lacrosse under one roof.
Is Ball Arena the same building as the former Pepsi Center?
Yes, it is the same Denver arena under a newer sponsored name. The building opened in 1999 and was renamed Ball Arena in 2020.
How is the floor changed between Nuggets and Avalanche games?
For basketball, an insulated floor and hardwood court are installed above the Avalanche's ice surface. Arena crews can then remove the basketball setup and restore the hockey configuration for NHL games.
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