Ball Arena
Denver, CO · Arena
Ball Arena does not make you carry a clear bag, but the size limit is one of the strictest in the league. The only bag you can bring is a small clutch, wristlet, or fanny pack no bigger than 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches, about the size of a wallet. That covers Nuggets games, Avalanche games, Mammoth lacrosse, and concerts.
For Nuggets, Avalanche, and Mammoth games you can also bring an empty water bottle 32 ounces or smaller, though concerts often ban them. There is no bag check or lockers at the arena, so anything larger than that little clutch has to stay in your car.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Ball Arena?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
- Small clutch, wristlet, or fanny pack no larger than 4" x 6" x 1.5", clear or not
- Empty metal or plastic water bottle 32 oz or smaller for Nuggets, Avalanche, and Mammoth games
- Phones, wallets, and keys carried in your pockets
Not allowed inside
- All bags, backpacks, purses, and totes larger than a 4" x 6" x 1.5" clutch
- Glass bottles
- Weapons of any kind, including pepper spray and self-defense key chains
- Outside food, and water bottles at concerts unless the event allows them
- Fireworks and smoke devices
Medical and diaper bags up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches are allowed and go through X-ray screening at entry. Empty water bottles 32 ounces or smaller are fine for Nuggets, Avalanche, and Mammoth games, but concerts often prohibit them.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Ball Arena? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
Browse all upcoming concerts →
No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Ball Arena has no bag check or lockers. Oversized bags cannot be stored on site, so anything larger than a small clutch has to stay in your vehicle before you head in.
Common questions
Does Ball Arena require clear bags?
No, but the size limit is very strict. Only a small clutch, wristlet, or fanny pack up to 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches is allowed, clear or not.
What size bag can I bring to Ball Arena?
Up to 4 inches by 6 inches by 1.5 inches, about the size of a small wallet. Larger bags and all backpacks are not allowed.
Are medical or diaper bags allowed at Ball Arena?
Yes. Medical and diaper bags up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches are allowed after X-ray screening.
What is the bag policy for Nuggets and Avalanche games?
The same 4 by 6 by 1.5 inch clutch limit applies to Nuggets, Avalanche, and Mammoth games as well as concerts. Empty water bottles 32 ounces or smaller are fine for the games.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors usually open 90 minutes before Nuggets and Avalanche games and 60 to 90 minutes before concerts.
Parking
Ball Arena sits in a sea of its own lots just off I-25 and Speer. Prepaid parking is the easiest option, and the lots connect to the arena on foot.
Public transit
RTD light rail stops at the Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens station right at the venue, a popular way to skip the lots.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use a designated zone near the arena. Follow staff signage after the event.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Ball Arena official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.