Ball Arena
Denver · Home of 🏒 Colorado Avalanche & 🏀 Denver Nuggets
✈️🚗 Getting to Ball Arena
Nearest major airport: Denver (DEN) — about 24 mi / 34 min away.
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Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) for the altitude-fueled energy; 300s are high but cheap. Aim lower-center. Mountain views from the concourse.
Parking
Big lots (A–C) around the arena in the downtown/Auraria area; can jam after games. Light rail is easy. ($20–40 USD)
Getting there
RTD light rail to the arena station at the door; or walk ~15 min from LoDo / Union Station.
Bar scene
LoDo and the Ballpark district are a short walk — one of the best bar districts in the west, especially around Union Station and Larimer St.
Pre-game bars
- LoDo bars (Larimer/Blake) — Dense bar district a short walk east.
- Union Station — Great bars/restaurants in the historic depot.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Beer$12–16
- Hot dog$8
- Green chile$11
Insider tips
- Light rail or walk from LoDo
- Hydrate — the altitude is real