Colorado Avalanche: The Building Behind the Ball Arena | TFC Stadiums

Ball Arena has been home to the Colorado Avalanche since 1999, when it opened in Denver as Pepsi Center. Since then, the building has hosted Stanley Cup Final games, the unforgettable 2001 championship celebration with Ray Bourque, Colorado’s 2022 title run, and now another Avalanche playoff campaign in 2026. In this video, we take a closer look at the building itself: how it was constructed, what it cost, why it replaced McNichols Sports Arena, how it operates for NHL games, the change from Pepsi Center to Ball Arena, and the renovations and surrounding redevelopment plans shaping its future. As of May 24, 2026, the Avalanche are facing the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final, with the opening two games of the series played at Ball Arena. Subscribe to Our Channel for New Videos Every Week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRPio4-pHW3HtjQYpzS40w?sub_confirmation=1 All music in TFC videos by: AMV Moods https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB5lViQlKQBrKnSeA3ykh3g Visit TFC Linktree for Merchandise and Discounts: https://linktr.ee/tfcstadiums #BallArena #ColoradoAvalanche #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #Avalanche #NHLArenas #PepsiCenter #DenverSports #TFCStadiums Copyright 2025 by TFC