Denver Nuggets
Ball Arena
Denver, CO19,520 seats
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Arena policies change frequently. Always verify bag policy, parking, and ticket perks on the official team website before attending.
Last updated: April 2026
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Ticket & Access Perks
Lounge access, premium entrances, and which tickets unlock extras.
- Club Level seats (sections 142–169, 200 level midcourt) include access to the Club Level Lounge - the most popular non-suite upgrade in the building and a significant step up from general concessions.
- Pepsi Club seats (selected 100-level sections) include access to the Pepsi Club lounge on the concourse behind the lower bowl - all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Upper bowl sections 344–366 are the most affordable in the building; the arena's steep rake makes altitude sections (300+) feel very close to the action relative to other NBA upper decks.
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Entry & Logistics
Fastest gates, bag policy, and when to arrive.
- The main entrance is on Chopper Circle (south side, off Auraria Parkway). Gate 1 (south) is fastest for most sections; Gate 4 (north, Elitch Gardens side) is recommended for sections 101–115.
- Bag policy: clear bags maximum 12"×6"×12"; small non-clear clutch purses up to 4.5"×6.5" permitted. Ball Arena uses a mobile-exclusive ticketing policy - paper ticket backups are not printed at will call.
- Arrive 45 minutes before tip. The arena sits at exactly 5,280 feet elevation - first-time visitors from sea level may notice mild shortness of breath walking stairs or moving quickly through concourses.
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Parking & Transit
Where to park, transit options, and postgame exit tips.
- RTD Light Rail C, E, and W Lines stop at the Pepsi Center/Elitch Gardens station directly adjacent to the arena - the recommended option from downtown Denver.
- Ball Arena Parking (Chopper Circle garages, pre-purchase via the Nuggets app) runs $30–$40; online booking saves $5–$10 versus day-of pricing and guarantees entry on sellout nights.
- Rideshare pickup is on Auraria Parkway (south side); the Speer Boulevard pickup zone is less congested post-game - walk 3 minutes south to cut rideshare wait time significantly.
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Pregame Spots
Bars and restaurants near Ball Arena worth hitting before tip-off.
