First NHL game at Pepsi Center
The Avalanche hosted the Bruins on 10/13/1999 in the first NHL game at Pepsi Center — Avalanche opened Pepsi Center (now Ball Arena) in Denver.
1st
FIRST NHL GAME AT THIS ARENA
Track Every Ball Arena Game You've Attended
Ball Arena hosts the Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Colorado Avalanche (NHL) under one roof in downtown Denver. Ticket Timeline tracks games you attended here for both teams in one archive, whether you came for basketball or hockey.
Moments Witnessed at Ball Arena
Verified milestones and rare moments that actually happened in this building.
Nick Van Exel recorded 20 assists
Nick Van Exel posted 20 assists in a historic individual performance at nuggets during the 1999-00 season — the 190th 20-assist game in nba history.
190th
20-ASSIST GAME IN NBA HISTORY
Avalanche unveil Patrick Roy bronze statue
Avalanche presented a life-size bronze statue of Patrick Roy at pregame of a 5-1 win over Florida Panthers; The 25-minute ceremony celebrated Roy becoming the NHL's winningest goaltender after his record 448th victory.
2000
STATUE UNVEILED
Carmelo Anthony scored 50 points
Carmelo Anthony scored 50 in a scoring showcase at nuggets during the 2010-11 season — the 395th 50-point game in nba history.
395th
50-POINT GAME IN NBA HISTORY
2020 NHL Stadium Series
Colorado Avalanche hosted the Los Angeles Kings at Falcon Stadium in the 2020 NHL Stadium Series.
30th
OUTDOOR NHL GAME IN LEAGUE HISTORY
Why track Ball Arena attendance?
If your stub says Ball Arena, that is this downtown Denver building. Basketball nights belong on the Denver Nuggets game tracker; hockey nights belong on the Colorado Avalanche game tracker. This page holds the roof both teams share under the Ball Arena name. Tickets that print a different arena name belong on those team trackers, which keep each franchise's homes.
A Nuggets night and an Avalanche night can happen in the same Denver room. Ticket Timeline lets you log each franchise separately while keeping every Ball Arena game you attended in one searchable archive.
- Track Nuggets (NBA) and Avalanche (NHL) games you personally attended at the same building.
- Log nights whose tickets actually say Ball Arena—the name Ticket Timeline uses for this record.
- Match each night to real players, milestones, and arena memories—not a live scoreboard.
- Count this building toward venue progress in both basketball and hockey.
- Import old stubs, spreadsheets, or Gmail confirmations instead of retyping every date.
Ball Arena at a glance
Key facts about the building—useful when dating a stub that actually prints Ball Arena. Reconciled from Ticket Timeline's verified Nuggets and Avalanche team data.
- This catalog name since: October 2020—Nuggets and Avalanche nights under the Ball Arena name
- Current tenants: Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Colorado Avalanche (NHL)—two leagues, one roof
- Location: Denver, CO, USA
- Earlier franchise homes (different catalog records): McNichols Sports Arena (Nuggets through 1999; Avalanche through 1999). Tickets that print a name other than Ball Arena belong on the team trackers.
- Dating clue: If the stub says Ball Arena, it belongs here. If it prints another Denver arena name, start with the Nuggets or Avalanche game tracker.
Teams and leagues at Ball Arena
Follow the teams and league context connected to this building.
Tenant teams
League hubs
What You Can Track at Ball Arena
Once a Nuggets or Avalanche game is in your timeline, Ticket Timeline surfaces the attendance story from your seats—across both leagues at the same address.
Games You Attended Here
Log every Nuggets and Avalanche game you were physically at in Ball Arena—matchups, dates, and scores tied to nights you actually had a ticket.
Players You've Seen Here
Ticket Timeline matches each attended game to real rosters across NBA and NHL, so athletes from both teams you watched at Ball Arena live in one record.
Milestones Witnessed Here
Surface career highs, records, and rare moments from Nuggets and Avalanche games you attended—not league-wide highlights you only saw on TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I track Nuggets and Avalanche games at Ball Arena in one archive?
Yes. Ball Arena hosts the Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Colorado Avalanche (NHL) under one roof. Ticket Timeline lets you log attended games for both teams and keep every Ball Arena night you were physically at in one searchable personal record.
What if my ticket prints a Denver arena name other than Ball Arena?
Log the night on the Nuggets or Avalanche game tracker. Those pages keep each franchise's venue history. This page is for tickets that name Ball Arena.
Can I see every NBA and NHL game I attended at Ball Arena?
Yes. Ticket Timeline helps you track attended Nuggets games at Ball Arena and attended Avalanche games at the same building—matchups, arena context, players, milestones, and notable moments from those seats.
Can I track players I've seen at Ball Arena across both teams?
Yes. Ticket Timeline matches each attended Nuggets and Avalanche game to real box scores and rosters, so the players you watched across both leagues become part of your personal record—not just the final score.
Does Ball Arena count toward venue progress in both leagues?
Yes. Each attended Nuggets or Avalanche game can contribute to your venue history at Ball Arena and to your wider arena progress as you attend games in other cities across NBA and NHL.
Does Ticket Timeline sell tickets?
No. Ticket Timeline does not sell tickets. It is a stat tracker for games you've already attended, built to help you explore the players, moments, and milestones you witnessed at Ball Arena.
Start Tracking Your Ball Arena Nights
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