A major overhaul is underway at Ball Arena in Downtown Denver, with plans to transform the multi-purpose venue into a more modern and fan-focused experience. The $135 million renovation will expand entryways, upgrade technology to reduce wait times, and introduce new premium seating areas, including exclusive club spaces. Work will proceed in stages to limit disruptions, aiming for completion before the start of the 2028-2029 sports seasons. The updates also signal continued investment in the arena and surrounding development.

DENVER (Friday, September 18, 2026) – Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) today announced a comprehensive renovation plan for Ball Arena – home of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and the NLL’s Colorado Mammoth – that will make the Downtown Denver venue more comfortable, accessible, modern, and fan friendly. An estimated $135 million worth of updates will include an expansion of the East Atrium to welcome guests from the Downtown side of the building, including an expansive glass façade, new escalators, and a new team shop; widening of ingress, egress, and concourses to eliminate congestion in the busiest areas; point-of-sale tech upgrades to shorten wait times; and additional premium space in the form of three new clubs, including one with direct access to reserved 100-level seating. “When we acquired the Nuggets, Avalanche, and the Arena, we committed to developing winning teams and to supporting the City of Denver,” said KSE Founder, Owner, and Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. “The renovated Ball Arena and the subsequent redevelopment of the surrounding land allow us to keep doing both for another 25 years and beyond.” The project will be executed in phases to minimize the impact to fans and neighbors, with completion expected in time for the 2028-2029 seasons. submitted by /u/mjohnson1971 [link] [comments]