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The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame is resuming stadium tours of Empower Field at Mile High, starting April 29, 2021.

We look forward to serving our community again.

Empower Field at Mile High Tour

Come see a “behind-the-scenes” glimpse into areas rarely seen by the public and the unique operations and inner workings of one of the most state-of-the-art stadiums in North America!

(75-90 Minutes)

For additional tour information and to check availability or make reservations, please contact the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame directly: Museum Address: Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Empower Field at Mile High 1701 Bryant Street Suite 500 • Denver, CO 80204 Phone: 720-258-3888 Website: http://www.ColoradoSports.org  

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By Basketball Tripper Last Updated: April 10, 2021

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The Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, formally known as the Pepsi Center, is located in Denver, Colorado, and home to the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and the NLL’s Colorado Mammoth. It is named after its sponsor, Ball Corporation, which is the world’s leading provider of innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging for beverage, personal care, and household products.

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The American Airlines Center was built as a replacement facility to the McNichols Sports Arena; the arena didn’t officially break ground until November of 1997 and wasn’t finished until October of 1999.

On top of the new arena, the construction included a basketball practice facility making the arena one of the very few sports venues in North America that provides a separate practice facility for its team within the building.

As well as the arena itself, the construction added the Breckenridge Brewery Mountain House, which is a restaurant accessible from within and outside the arena itself. The entrance includes an atrium suspended and features a sculpture depicting various hockey and basketball athletes in action poses. Before the 2013–14 season, the previous octagon-shaped scoreboard that had been in use since the arena opened was replaced with a new four-sided rectangular scoreboard.

From its opening through 2020, the naming rights to the arena were held by PepsiCo, which is why it was named Pepsi Center. On October 22, 2020, the naming rights were sold to the Ball Corporation as part of a global multi-year agreement with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

The deal makes them the exclusive “sustainability partner” as part of the naming rights agreement. All Kroenke Sports & Entertainment-owned sports teams and venues will employ recyclable aluminum products provided by Ball to reduce plastic waste, with Ball Arena to transition to serving concessions in aluminum packaging by 2022.

Interior view of Ball Arena

Below is a seating plan of Denver Nuggets's Ball Arena:

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Best bars near ground.

Several popular bars are located within walking distance to the arena, with a few of the favorites being Society Sports and Spirits, Roosevelt, My Brother’s Bar, and 54Thirty. Located on the top of the 20th floor of Le Meridien Denver Downtown, 54thirty is Denver’s highest rooftop bar at 5,430 feet above sea level. They offer crafted cocktails and small plates while having a fantastic view of the downtown skyline and the Rocky Mountains. With several bars within walking distance to the Ball Arena, you will have several places you can stop at before tip-off or even watch the game while having a drink.

Food - Places to Eat

While several of the bars and pubs in the area offer several food options, a few other food options are a favorite of the locals and are right around the arena that you can stop at before tip-off. Some of the local favorites include ChoLon Modern Asian, The Kitchen American Bistro, Euclid Hall, Avelina, and Tavernetta. Since Denver is a very popular sports city, there are several spots near the united center that are sports-themed and will be great places to catch a bite to eat before the game or even watch the game while you eat.

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The Ball Center tour allows the public to go behind the scenes and see the sports industry’s operations side. Then the tour leads you to the event level, where you will visit the press box, luxury suites, and several other locations in the arena.

Please note that since the facility hosts several events weekly, the floor will look different depending on the occasion; tours are expected to start at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and are based on availability.

Denver Nuggets Tickets

Typically, Nuggets tickets vary on who they are playing on the given night, but tickets can be found for as low as $19, with an average price of $102.

One of the premium seating options the arena offers is the Club Level. With several dining options and event space, the Club Level gives you exclusive access to the Land Rover Denver Club and Peak Pub House, along with several other premium amenities.

The other premium seating option is Club Lexus. With all-inclusive food and beverage selections, exclusive parking, dedicated concierge service, and premium backstage access make Club Lexus a fantastic experience for a Nuggets game.

Visiting the Arena - Travel

Stadium map.

Since Ball Arena is located near the heart of Denver, there are several travel options you can choose from. The most popular transportation methods would include RTD (Regional Transportation District), which has busses, rails, and light rail transit that provides service to Denver, various forms of car services, and thousands of parking spots if you chose to bring your vehicle.

The address for Ball Arena is as follows: • 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204

While traffic during game nights will drive larger crowds than usual down to Denver, you should be in the clear of heavy traffic if you leave a few hours before tip-off. If you are coming from surrounding suburbs, you will most likely be coming into the city on a major highway then transitioning into city street driving.

While there are public/paid parking options on any given game night, the lots that the Ball Arena Sponsors are Toyota Camry Lot, Toyota Prius Lot, Toyota Tundra Lot, Elitch’s Lot, Toyota Rav4 Lot, and Valet Parking. While the arena sponsors many lots, there are thousands of paid-for parking spaces within walking distance of the arena.

You are most likely looking to be on The RTD (Regional Transportation District) for public transportation, which is in Denver’s public bus and light rail system. The RTD has over 170 bus routes, nine rail lines. Lines W, C, and E run to the Ball Arena.

If you are coming from out of state and flying, you will most likely fly into Denver International Airport. The drive from the airport to the arena is 25 miles and will roughly take 40-70 minutes to reach the arena. The most popular transportation methods to the Ball Arena are by bus ($14-$16), train ($11), taxi ($60-$80), or car.

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Empower Field at Mile High Tour

Perfect for all ages!

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Private & public tours available.

Duration: 75 – 90 minutes

Accessibility: The entire Empower Field at Mile High tour route is handicap/stroller accessible. No wheelchairs/strollers are available to rent, but you may bring your own.  There are elevator rides on this tour.

Security Notice: All bags and persons will be subject to search.  No large bags or backpacks will be allowed on tours, unless they contain baby supplies or medical necessities.  No weapons, specifically POCKET KNIVES, are allowed on the tours.  We highly encourage you to not bring large bags on the tours.

Have a “behind-the-scenes” experience at the Empower Field at Mile High!

Book your “behind-the-scenes” Empower Field at Mile High tour and get a glimpse into areas rarely seen by the public and the unique operations and inner workings of one of the most state-of-the-art stadiums in North America.

Our half-mile, professionally guided walking tour includes stops at the:

• Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum
• Executive Suite
• United Club Level
• Visiting Locker Room
• Thunder’s Stall
• Television Truck Production Area
• Press Center (some areas may be unavailable depending on stadium events)

Fun for guests of all ages, our Empower Field at Mile High stadium tours are informative, educational, insightful, and enjoyable for sports fans and non-fans alike and for locals or visitors from out of town.

Private & Large Group Tour Information:

Group discounts are available for groups of 25 people or more.  Group tours must be scheduled two weeks’ in advance.  Reservations are required to ensure your group can be accommodated during tour hours. Call 720-258-3537  to book your group or private Empower Field at Mile High tour!

4 Stadium Tours for Sports-Loving Colorado Families

Game time isn't the only time for family fun. Learn about 4 local stadium tours you can take with your family right here in the Denver area.

Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Professional guides take curious guests on a behind-the-scenes trek that’s almost as exciting as a Broncos game! Monday through Saturday—on the hour, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—75 to 90-minute public tours let families peruse one of the NFL’s largest stadiums. The half-mile ADA-accessible route begins at the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, and stops at executive suites, visiting team locker rooms and the team entrance tunnel. $15 for youth, $20 for adults and free age 5 and under. 1701 Bryant St., Denver

Coors Field

Don’t just take your kids out to the ballgame—take them inside of it, with an 80-minute, mile-long major league romp around the Rockies” premiere 76-acre facility. Kids tend to get most thrilled while exploring the dugout, and getting an eye-level look at the massive field. During baseball season, tours run Monday through Saturday; times varying based on game schedules. Check online for details, and reserve your spot while you’re at it. $7 for kids, $10 for teens and adults. Younger kiddos (and super-fans) might prefer a 45- to 60-minute private showing. 2001 Blake St., Denver

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

This free—yes, free!—guided walking tour takes guests into the heart of the 18,000-seat home stadium of the Colorado Rapids, offering backstage glances into the professional stadium and fields complex. Tours are offered year-round, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get a ticket from the box office before joining your group. 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City

Pepsi Center

Cruise through this multi-use arena on a VIP tour of the site that the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Mammoth call home. The 90-minute adventure is packed with information—you”ll learn how the arena is converted from hockey ice to a basketball court, for example—and gives guests access to NHL and NBA locker rooms, as well as the practice court. Summer tours happen Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. $8 age 12 and under, $10 for teens and adults; free age 2 and under. 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver

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For the second season in a row, the Denver Nuggets bounced the Los Angeles Lakers in the postseason. 

While the Lakers ended their 11-game losing streak to the Nuggets in Game 4 to avoid a sweep of their first round playoff series and force a Game 5, the Lakers failed to force a Game 6 back in L.A. Just like that, the underwhelming 2023-24 season is over for the Purple and Gold. 

As the dust settles, the question of what's next for the Lakers looms large. The spotlight is now on Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, with many pointing the finger at him. This time, the criticism towards Ham is warranted. 

Ham's two seasons at the helm have been filled with a lack of accountability, odd coaching decisions, and odd rotations and starting lineups. That's just the tip of the iceberg. While there's a lot we can point to and unpack regarding Ham and reasons to fire him, we may not need to look too far. 

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania , who writes for The Athletic and The Stadium, the 'final straw' for Ham may have been the Lakers' blowing a 20-point lead in Game 2 against the Nuggets. 

Charania mentioned it in his piece following L.A.'s Game 5 loss, writing, "The Lakers'  blown 20-point lead in Game 2 of the Denver series  served as a final straw of sorts." 

The Lakers completely collapsed in the second half of Game 2. The team held a 20-point lead in the third quarter before turnovers, second-chance opportunities, and Ham's inability to call a timeout to stop momentum bit them in the butt. 

It's not all on Ham, of course, as we could point to the players on the court; however, Ham failed to use everything in his tool bag to rally the troops and stop any momentum Denver created for themselves up to the collapse. We could point to a million reasons why Ham should no longer be the head coach for the purple and gold, but the collapse in Game 2 could be the final nail in the coffin for the 50-year-old. 

The collapse and many other factors contribute to why L.A. may seek a new head coach for the third time in the last five years. 

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The second-seeded Denver Nuggets playoff series against the third-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves starts this weekend. The champs will get four full days of rest before their push to defend their NBA title gets back into high gear.

"Now we can try to get ready for Saturday against a beast in Minnesota," said Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone.

Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals will take place in Denver at Ball Arena on Saturday . The game's start time hasn't been determined.

Game 2 will also be in Denver and will happen on Monday. Expect it to be a night game, although the exact start time for that game also isn't set.

The series will then shift to Minneapolis where Games 3 and 4 will take place at the Target Center. The start times for those games also isn't set. The games will happen on May 10 & May 12.

If necessary, Games 5 (in Denver), 6 (in Minnesota) and 7 (in Denver) would happen on May 14, 16 and 19.

The Nuggets and Wolves split their regular season series at 2 games apiece. Denver eliminated Minnesota from last year's playoffs in the first round by a series score of 4-1. Minnesota is coming off an opening round sweep of the Phoenix Suns and the Nuggets defeated the Lakers 4-1 in their opening round.

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