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Pepsi Center Denver Colorado

Pepsi Center

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The famous multi-purpose arena is Denver’s most favorite convert venue and home to several of the nation’s professional sports teams. The 5-level building holds more than 200 events and welcomes millions of avid sports and concert fans each year.

You can catch a professional sports game year round, depending on the season. National level teams compete in lacrosse, basketball and hockey. Some of the biggest concerts that the Mile High City welcome, perform at Pepsi Center due to the venue’s sheer size.

Pro Sports & Performing Arts Venue in Denver

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Bieber concert at Pepsi Center.

The Pepsi Center in Denver sprawls on 45 acres of land. The construction began in November 1997 and was part of a six-year sporting venue upgrade program, which also included the Coors Field (home of the Colorado Rockies) and Sports Authority Field at Mile High (home of the Denver Broncos).

It took approximately 21 months to finish the arena which had an estimated budget of $180 million. It finally opened on October 1, 1999 which was celebrated by a Celine Dion concert. It has a seating capacity 18,007 for basketball games, and 20,000 for concerts, and special events.

Home Teams: Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Mammoth

Pepsi Center Basketball Game Denver
Nuggets vs Pistons at Pepsi Center.

The Pepsi Center is the home of NBA’s Denver Nuggets, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, NLL’s Colorado Mammoth. The complex includes a basketball practice facility for the Denver Nuggets and an atrium that sculptures of sports athletes.

It’s owned and operated by American sports and entertainment company Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

Historic Events at Pepsi Center

The center has hosted a long list of memorable events that took place throughout the years including:

  • 2001 NHL All-Star Game
  • 2001 Stanley Cup Finals
  • 2005 NBA All-Star Game
  • 2004 – 2006 Mountain West Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament
  • 2002- 2006 Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver
  • Dew Action Sports Tour
  • NCAA’s Men’s Ice Hockey Frozen Four
  • NCAA’s Men’s Basketball Tournament
  • 2008 Democratic National Convention
  • 2012 NCAA’s Women’s Basketball Final Four
  • UFC 135 in 2011
  • UFC 150 in 2012
Pepsi Center Denver Colorado
Pepsi Center in Denver.

Details

Address: 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204

Phone: 303-405-1100

Season: Year round

Capacity: 18,007 (basketball); 20,000 (concerts)

Website: pepsicenter.com

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