Ball Arena Receives Approval To Increase Capacity

DENVER, CO — The Ball Arena received approval from state public health officials to host Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games at 42 percent capacity, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday.

The new limit, which will allow 7,750 fans, will begin when each team hosts its first home playoff game later this month.

The current approved capacity for the remaining regular season games is 4,050, which is 22 percent of overall venue capacity.

“We are very grateful for the opportunity to increase our venue capacity as both of our teams extend their exciting seasons into the playoffs,” said Matt Bell, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment's venue booking vice president, in a statement.

“We will continue to work with CDPHE along with the leadership of the NBA and NHL to monitor ongoing public health matters and take all necessary precautions to ensure the health, safety and wellness of our fans, frontline workers, staff and athletes.”

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Playoff ticket priority will be given to Avalanche and Nuggets ticket plan holders and partners through a series of presales. If seats remain or become available at a later date, fans who sign up for limited ticket release waitlists will be notified, officials said.

>> More information about tickets can be found on the Colorado Avalanche or Denver Nuggets websites.

>> More about the Ball Arena facility COVID-19 policies and procedures can be found here.