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    Cayden R.

    The Ball Arena had pretty great seats for how big it was, sometimes the higher up the seats are the worse it is, but it wasn't bad being up in section 310! The people working were super friendly, the beers were a bit pricey but that's normal. For a tall boy it was $15-ish and for a draft of the same beer it was $10.

    Lisa N.

    Review for the new $5 fan menu! Glad that concessions aren't up the wazoo pricey; but I definitely feel it's still a bit overpriced. Staff was super friendly and even willing to point out their recs in the menu. They're trying, folks! We got popcorn- it's sizable! Think movie theater tub full. I also got a bag of candy for $5 (yeah def still overpriced). But we all know we aren't here for the food- Go Avs!!!!!!

    A night out to watch the Nuggets!
    Tammy S.

    The staff are always friendly and helpful when we come to watch the Nuggets. The lines move quickly and for as many people as there can be it doesn't feel grossly crowded. We tried a new restaurant this time. NOLA Jane and it was a bit disappointing. The bread in the sandwich was hard on the ends and it was way more bread than anything else. The Jambalaya was a little better having more flavor. I love the energy of the crowd at Ball Arena and it's especially fun when the Nuggets win, of course. They did not the night we were there but I cheered for them until the very end.

    Buffy G.

    Any arena is ok but Ball is da bomb!!!! Hometown arena gives good vibes. DJ's help!! Always consider yourself lucky when in the 303!! Hometown Girl!!! .

    Nuggets water bottle purchased at the bar
    Mic V.

    The main reason for our Denver trip was to catch the Warriors vs. Nuggets game. Ball Arena is conveniently located about 10 minutes from Union Station, right in the heart of downtown. It's an easy walk if you want to save a few bucks on an Uber. The lines outside were insanely long about an hour before tip-off. I'm used to arenas opening their doors much earlier, but it seemed like Ball Arena didn't let anyone in until exactly an hour before the game...though I'm not entirely sure. Once inside, the security and staff gave us a hard time for being Warriors fans, but it was all in good fun. We laughed it off. What I didn't love was their bag policy. No regular bags or purses are allowed. Only small clutches or fanny packs up to 4x6 inches. That's barely enough room for a phone and wallet. I grabbed the fried tacos while we were there, and they were about a 3.5 star meal at best. It was around $18 for three tacos. The steak ones were better than the chicken. Definitely ask for extra salsa. Honestly, I'd rather have tacos from Jack in the Box.

    Charley B.

    This is a fairly standard arena, but what stood out to me during my visit was the amount of staff who were working and how helpful they were. I came to see a mostly sold out concert. The outside staff made sure we were in the right spots and got us lined up, so things would go smoothly when the doors opened. And they did. Then the inside staff was able to direct us to our seats and answer any questions we had - namely - where is a bathroom and where can I buy merch? 18,000+ is a large crowd and it didn't seem like anybody lost their cool. Props to the ownership and management groups. They spent a lot of money building a state of the art arena and I'm glad they invested in a solid staff to help their visitors enjoy themselves. As for my club level seats - the sight lines were fantastic. Sound for the headliner was actually pretty good. The opener needed a little help, but that happens in a large building that was mostly built for sports. A note - I was visiting without a car and I loved taking the light rail from downtown to the arena - especially since it was roughly $11 for a round trip ride.

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    Bee W.

    Don't go to many events anymore as I don't like to deal with parking. But Twice is a must do. Bought parking as part of my tickets and had the pass pulled up as I drove up to the attendant. He thanked me for that as it made it easy. It was a little confusing to find the entrance as there were a lot of people but if you take your time you ca figure out where to go. There are electric charging stations in the Camry lot which was nice. Entered the venue and there were tables set up for bag checks right in the middle of both sets of doors. If you didn't have a bag you could keep going. Scanned the ticket on the turnstile and it bumped me through. I didn't walk fast enough :) up the escalators to the merchandise line for them to look at what was available. I purchased water and of course bottle caps not allowed. One of the servers did ask my friend before he unscrewed the cap if she wanted the water without it. For some patrons it's a deal breaker. $7 for water but after buying water in a Vegas hotel this didn't phase me. It was a large bottle so I was ok with that. Popcorn smelled good and they enjoyed theirs. The French fries looked tasty too. I skipped those as I didn't want to carry so many things. Restrooms were fine. Clearly labelled if not functioning which I appreciate. Paper towels and toilet paper stocked all night. Love that! Acoustics were not as good in the upper levels but the energy of Twice and the visually appealing videos were awesome. Glad we came and we're all tired but had a great time. All the employees we encountered were helpful and pleasant. Made for a good night with friends.

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    Lucia D.

    What a beautiful basketball arena! I love that it's right in the city. Drive by and see how pretty it is.

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    Glen W.

    Super clean staff constantly walking around mopping the floor really nice to see. Great venue. Expensive! I planned on spending money. I knew the prices would be a little high but $40 for two hot dogs a soda and a water still feels quite a bit ridiculous Overall though great time. Valet parking is definitely the way to go. We had a hard time getting our tickets to load on our phone staff was super friendly super helpful. Hold us aside and got everything situated.

    Great Club Seats!
    Bill D.

    Went to an Avalanche hockey we y game and was very impressed with how quickly we got through security and how friendly they were and that matter, how friendly everyone in general was! The food looked good, but ate earlier so did not have any and the overall vibe of the place was great with lots of home team pride for sure!

    Souzana V.

    Another excellent show by Bryan Adams! By far one of my favorites. We didn't get anything here at the venue. Just a little too expensive on the food side here, but already grabbed dinner elsewhere before coming here. Our tummy's are content and just ready to get our grooves on with the show. Woohoo! The service at Ball is always wonderful when you read the rules and follow. No issues whatsoever. You only make it difficult for yourself when you don't read the rules before coming. The ambiance of the place is just casual and embraces groups for entertainment. Great venue for show. Had an awesome time! Definitely coming back to see more shows.

    Francesca K.

    I had the pleasure of attending the Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls game, and as usual, I had an excellent time. My multiple visits to the Ball Arena have consistently been positive experiences. The arena's organization, security procedures, and staff hospitality are always impeccable. The venue's cleanliness, including the restrooms, is always well-maintained. Every event at the Ball Arena is a unique experience, with the sports events being particularly memorable and the best ones!! It was a great night at a great venue.

    Mensah I.

    Came to Ball Arena to see a Colorado Avalanche playoff game and the atmosphere and crowd was definitely lit. Getting to my seat inside the area was not too difficult plus the view of the game was fairly decent. I like the cold temperatures inside the arenas during a hockey game but that line to the restroom was long. I did not get any food during the game. Overall experience was great and I would definitely go to another hockey game soon.

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    Ask the Community - Ball Arena

    Tickets for the Nuggets and Lakers game?

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    This question is in regards to the Suites........Are they still doing the "spread" or do you have to order from a Menu?

    I think you have to order from the menu but I don't totally know

    Was this formerly McNichols Arena?

    Taken from Wikipedia: "Before the construction of Pepsi Center, the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche played in McNichols Sports Arena, a building that has since been torn down to serve as a parking lot for nearby Empower Field at Mile High."… 

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