History of the Pepsi Center and Why They Changed It’s Name
History of the Pepsi Center and Why They Changed It’s Name
Downtown Denver, Colorado where the newly named Ball Arena is currently located
First opened to the public in October of ’99, the Pepsi Center was Denver’s first major multi-faceted sports venue with a capacity of over 17,000. The arena was broken in with a performance by the great Celine Dion as a sold-out show packed the stands with an elated crowd. Since then, the state’s sports organizations have sold tickets to numerous face-offs inside its walls, making it a hub for both live athletic and music entertainment in Colorado. Before we jump into looking at the reasons behind the Pepsi Center’s name change, let’s take a look at how the venue has served the sports community and city in general since its founding.