The arena reflects Denver's connection to the Rocky Mountains.
Three-Sport Entertainment Venue
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Hosts basketball, hockey, and major events.
Features · History
2022 Stanley Cup
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the modern championship era.
2023 NBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Denver's first NBA title.
ABA Nuggets Heritage
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display honoring franchise origins.
Alex English
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the scoring champion.
Avalanche Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Colorado Avalanche Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Sakic, Forsberg, Roy, and others.
Denver Nuggets Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors English, Issel, and other legends.
Dikembe Mutombo
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the defensive legend.
Joe Sakic
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the championship captain.
Nikola Jokić
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise MVP.
Nuggets Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Peter Forsberg
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the Hall of Fame forward.
Quebec Nordiques
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with franchise history.
Features · Experience
Altitude Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The team's high-energy fan culture.
Avs Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Bernie the St. Bernard
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Colorado Avalanche Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Denver Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with Colorado culture.
Denver Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL hockey with mountain culture.
Denver Nuggets Championships
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the 2023 title.
Denver Nuggets Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Goal Horn
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Avalanche scoring celebration.
Mile High Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The team's altitude identity.
Nuggets Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Rocky the Mountain Lion
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Traditions
Mile High Basketball IconicMust experience
Introductions · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Nuggets embrace Denver's Mile High identity throughout Ball Arena with mountain-themed introductions, graphics, and fan chants celebrating basketball at altitude.
5280 Hype IconicMust experience
Introductions · Throughout the arena, gameday
Player introductions feature Denver's famous "5280" elevation and mountain imagery before the team takes the floor.
Mascot Rocky performs his legendary backward over-the-head half-court shot, one of the NBA's most famous mascot traditions.
Gold Out Playoffs IconicMust experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
During playoff runs, Ball Arena transforms into a sea of gold shirts, creating one of the league's loudest home atmospheres.
Nuggets Drumline IconicMust experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
The in-house drumline leads fans during defensive stands and key moments throughout the game.
"All the Small Things" Singalong IconicMust experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday
During the third period, Ball Arena erupts into a full-arena singalong of Blink-182's "All the Small Things," with the music intentionally turned down so the fans take over.
"Makar!" Chant IconicMust experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Whenever Cale Makar scores or makes a highlight-reel play, fans chant "Ma-kar! Ma-kar!" throughout Ball Arena.
Mountain Siren IconicMust experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
A Colorado celebrity or Avalanche legend sounds the arena siren before puck drop to ignite the crowd.
"Go Avs Go!" Chant IconicMust experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans repeatedly chant "Go Avs Go!" during key moments and playoff games.
"The Boys Are Back" Victory Song IconicMust experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following home victories, "The Boys Are Back" plays as fans celebrate with the team.
Mammoth Nation
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
Fans embrace one of the NLL's strongest western supporter cultures.
Ball Arena Experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The venue creates a major sports atmosphere in Denver.
Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Identity
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The team represents lacrosse growth in the western United States.
Mammoth Mascot Tradition
Mascot & Entertainment · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The mascot connects with Colorado's mountain identity.
Championship Pride
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The franchise celebrates its history of success.
History & timeline
1996 Stanley Cup IconicMust experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1996 Stanley Cup exhibit
1996 Stanley Cup — Sakic, Forsberg, Roy, and Colorado's first championship.
2001 Stanley Cup IconicMust experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2001 Stanley Cup exhibit
2001 Stanley Cup — the Avalanche dynasty at its peak with Sakic and Roy.
2023 NBA Championship IconicMust experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2023 NBA exhibit
2023 NBA championship — Jokić, Murray, and Nugget Nation's first title.
Alex English Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Nuggets history area, English gallery
Alex English — Hall of Fame scorer and the original face of Nuggets basketball.
Avalanche Hall of Fame IconicMust experience
Hall of Fame · Avalanche history area, Hall of Fame wing
Avalanche Hall of Fame — franchise immortals from Sakic to MacKinnon honored in Denver.
Avalanche vs Red Wings Rivalry IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, rivalry exhibit
Avalanche vs Red Wings rivalry — the bloodiest and greatest feud in NHL history.
Cale Makar Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, Makar gallery
Cale Makar — Norris Trophy winner and cornerstone of the modern Avalanche dynasty.
Carmelo Anthony Era IconicMust experience
Historic display · Nuggets history area, Anthony gallery
Carmelo Anthony era — the star who brought Nuggets basketball back to national prominence.
Colorado Basketball History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Nuggets history area, Colorado basketball wing
Colorado basketball history — altitude, Nugget Nation, and Mile High championship pride.
Colorado Hockey History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, Colorado hockey wing
Colorado hockey history — Mile High altitude and three Stanley Cups in Denver.
Franchise Timeline IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, timeline exhibit
Complete Avalanche franchise timeline from Quebec to three Stanley Cups in Denver.
Greatest Avalanche Moments IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Avalanche history — from the Roy trade to the 2022 parade.
Greatest Nuggets Moments IconicMust experience
Historic display · Nuggets history area, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Nuggets history — from English's scoring to Jokić's parade.
Jamal Murray Era IconicMust experience
Historic display · Nuggets history area, Murray gallery
Jamal Murray era — clutch playoff scorer and Jokić's championship running mate.
Joe Sakic Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, Sakic gallery
Joe Sakic — captain, Conn Smythe winner, and the greatest Avalanche in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, MacKinnon gallery
Nathan MacKinnon — franchise star and Conn Smythe winner of the 2022 Stanley Cup.
Nikola Jokić Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Nuggets history area, Jokić gallery
Nikola Jokić — three-time MVP, Finals MVP, and the greatest Nugget ever.
Nuggets Hall of Fame IconicMust experience
Hall of Fame · Nuggets history area, Hall of Fame wing
Nuggets Hall of Fame — franchise immortals from English to Jokić honored in Denver.
Patrick Roy Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, Roy gallery
Patrick Roy — the Saint and goaltender who backstopped two Stanley Cups in Colorado.
Peter Forsberg Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, Forsberg gallery
Peter Forsberg — Foppa and one of the most complete players in NHL history.
Quebec Nordiques History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Avalanche history area, Nordiques wing
Quebec Nordiques history — the franchise roots before the Avalanche arrived in Denver.
Western Conference Championships IconicMust experience
Historic display · Nuggets history area, conference wing
Western Conference championships — the 2023 run and every deep Nuggets postseason.
Dikembe Mutombo Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Nuggets history area, Mutombo gallery
Dikembe Mutombo — finger wag icon and defensive anchor of 1990s Denver basketball.
Milan Hejduk Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Avalanche history area, Hejduk gallery
Milan Hejduk — the Czech star and clutch scorer of the Avalanche's Cup era.
Entertainment
Bernie IconicMust experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, Avalanche gamedays
Bernie — the beloved Avalanche mascot and symbol of Avs Faithful on gameday.
Rocky IconicMust experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, Nuggets gamedays
Rocky — the Nuggets mascot and symbol of Nugget Nation on gameday.
All The Small Things Pregame IconicMust experience
Live Performance · Throughout the arena, Avalanche gamedays
All The Small Things pregame energy — Blink-182 and Avalanche gameday atmosphere.
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Mammoth
Denver Nuggets