Colorado Avalanche road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Ball Arena
Nearest major airport is Denver (DEN) — about 24 mi / 34 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Colorado Avalanche play?
The Colorado Avalanche play home games at Ball Arena in Denver.
What airport do you fly into for a Colorado Avalanche game?
Denver (DEN) is the closest major airport, about 24 miles (39 km) from Ball Arena — roughly 34 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Ball Arena?
Game-day parking starts around $35 USD. Skip the arena lots and take RTD light rail — the D, E, H, and W lines all serve the Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens stop directly, and buses stop at 9th & Auraria Parkway righ…
How do you get to Ball Arena without a car?
RTD light rail has a station directly at Ball Arena's doorstep, served by three lines: C, E, and W. From downtown, the free 16th Street Mall shuttle bus connects to Union Station, from which a $3 single-ride light-rail fare reaches the aren…
How much is a beer at Ball Arena?
A standard beer is estimated at about $10.00 USD (20 oz), 2025-26; we couldn't confirm it on a menu. A regular hot dog is about $5.00 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Ball Arena fan guide
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)
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
More: Ball Arena guide · sports in Denver
📺 Where to watch the Avalanche
Local / regional TV: Altitude Sports
National (US): ESPN / ABC · TNT / TBS / truTV · ESPN+ / Hulu / Disney+ · Amazon Prime Video. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Denver
Mile-high, one of the best beer scenes in the US, mountains close by.
- RiNo (River North) — Food halls, murals and breweries.
- Denver Art Museum — Striking architecture, strong collection.
- Red Rocks Park — Hike the trails around the iconic amphitheatre.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Denver: Denver Nuggets · Denver Broncos · Colorado Rockies · Colorado Buffaloes · Colorado Eagles
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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