Ball Arena seating plan & guide
Ball Arena (formerly Pepsi Center) in Denver's Platte Valley is home to the Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Colorado Avalanche (NHL). Opened in 1999, it hosted both a Stanley Cup champion (Avalanche, 2022) and an NBA champion (Nuggets, 2023) within a year of each other. Its atrium features a suspended sculpture of basketball and hockey athletes in action.
Best sections
Center sideline for Nuggets or lower rows along the glass for Avalanche give the best close-up views at the highest prices.
Club seats include indoor lounge access, a welcome warm-up at Denver's altitude and chilly hockey nights.
Center upper sections offer the best value sightlines; the corners behind the basket or net are cheaper but more obstructed angles.
Insider tips
- Ride RTD light rail to the Ball Arena / Elitch Gardens station to avoid event parking right outside downtown Denver.
- Prices are all-in with fees included — the listed price is the final price you pay.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats at Ball Arena?
Lower bowl - center sideline/glass offer the closest view, while upper bowl - center sections are the best value. Center upper sections offer the best value sightlines; the corners behind the basket or net are cheaper but more obstructed angles.
Where is Ball Arena?
Ball Arena is a indoor arena in Denver, opened in 1999 with a capacity of ≈19,500 (basketball).
Where can I find the cheapest Ball Arena tickets?
See live, all-in Ball Arena prices on the team pages below — fees included, so the price you see is the price you pay. Prices move with demand, so check the current total before you buy.
