Pro sports in Denver
4 pro teams play in Denver. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Denver teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Denver?
- Denver has 4 pro teams: the Colorado Rockies (MLB), the Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Denver Broncos (NFL) and the Colorado Avalanche (NHL).
- Where do Denver's teams play?
- Ball Arena (Avalanche, Nuggets), Empower Field at Mile High (Broncos) and Coors Field (Rockies).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Denver?
- Denver (DEN) is the closest major airport, about 24 miles (39 km) from Ball Arena — roughly 34 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Denver
Mile-high, one of the best beer scenes in the US, mountains close by. Make a weekend of it.
💬Take it easy the first night — the altitude hits harder than the beer, and both will get you. RiNo is where to eat and drink, and a Red Rocks show or morning hike is worth building the whole trip around. The mountains are an hour west if you want a day out of the city.
🍽 Eat
- RiNo (River North) — Food halls, murals and breweries.
- Larimer Square — Historic block of restaurants and bars.
🍺 Grab a drink
- RiNo brewery crawl — Denver is a craft-beer capital.
🎨 See & culture
- Denver Art Museum — Striking architecture, strong collection.
- Union Station — Beautifully restored — grab a drink inside.
🎯 Things to do
- Larimer Square & LoDo — The walkable historic core.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Red Rocks Park — Hike the trails around the iconic amphitheatre.
- Rocky Mountain foothills — Golden and the mountains are ~an hour west.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Denver
Vacation rentals across Denveron OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.