Ball Arena guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Ball Arena holds up to 19,520 fans and is home to Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Colorado Avalanche (NHL). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

75 home games left, starting Mon Oct 26, 2026. Times are local (Mountain).

When do the doors open at Ball Arena?

Usually one hour before the start. For a specific game's door time, Ball Arena Guest Relations is on 303-405-8548. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Ball Arena enforces a strict bag policy. Only small clutches, wristlets, and fanny packs measuring 4 in x 6 in x 1.5 in or smaller are allowed. Purses and backpacks are not permitted. Medical and diaper bags no larger than 14 in x 14 in x 6 in are allowed with proper inspection at designated entrances, subject to x-ray screening upon entry. There is no on-site bag check for oversized bags; Binbox lockers near the Grand Atrium Plaza are available starting at $12 per checked bag, card or mobile payment only, no cash. Bag policy.
• Payment: Ball Arena Concessions, Suites, and Premium locations are cashless; guests may pay with debit or credit. Select locations do accept cash as payment; guests should check with a Guest Relations representative or kiosk for the current list of cash-accepting locations.
• Getting there: The Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens light rail station, served by RTD D, E, H and W lines, is adjacent to the arena. An RTD bus stop is located at 9th Street and Auraria Parkway, served by multiple bus routes. Parking and transit.
• Food: Outside food and beverages and sealed or filled water bottles are not permitted. Empty metal or plastic water bottles (no glass), 32oz or less, with no liquids or ice, are permitted for Nuggets, Avalanche and Mammoth games, but are prohibited for concerts and special events.

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