Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Colorado Avalanche
Previously:
Colisée Pepsi
(1980–1995)
Moved to:
Ball Arena
(2000–present)
|
NHL | 1996 - 1999 |
|
Denver Nuggets
Moved to:
Ball Arena
(2000–present)
|
NBA | 1977 - 1999 |
|
Colorado Rockies
New Jersey Devils
(1982–present)
Colorado Rockies
(1976–1981)
Previously:
Hy-Vee Arena
(1975–1976)
Moved to:
Meadowlands Arena
(1983–2007)
|
NHL | 1977 - 1982 |
|
Denver Nuggets
Previously:
Denver Auditorium Arena
(1968–1974)
|
ABA | 1975 - 1976 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of McNichols Sports Arena?
The capacity of McNichols Sports Arena is 16,061.
When was McNichols Sports Arena built?
McNichols Sports Arena opened in 1975.
Where did the Colorado Avalanche play before McNichols Sports Arena?
Before moving to McNichols Sports Arena in 1996, the Colorado Avalanche played at Colisée Pepsi from 1980 to 1995.
Where did the Colorado Avalanche play after McNichols Sports Arena?
After leaving McNichols Sports Arena in 1999, the Colorado Avalanche moved to Ball Arena in 2000.
Where did the Denver Nuggets (NBA) play after McNichols Sports Arena?
After leaving McNichols Sports Arena in 1999, the Denver Nuggets (NBA) moved to Ball Arena in 2000.
Where did the Colorado Rockies play before McNichols Sports Arena?
Before moving to McNichols Sports Arena in 1977, the Colorado Rockies played at Hy-Vee Arena from 1975 to 1976.
Where did the Colorado Rockies play after McNichols Sports Arena?
After leaving McNichols Sports Arena in 1982, the Colorado Rockies moved to Meadowlands Arena in 1983. They played there until 2007.
Where did the Denver Nuggets (ABA) play before McNichols Sports Arena?
Before moving to McNichols Sports Arena in 1975, the Denver Nuggets (ABA) played at Denver Auditorium Arena from 1968 to 1974.