Flying in
Airports near Ball Arena
The closest airport we list for Ball Arena is Denver International Airport (DEN), 19 miles away in a straight line.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Ball Arena. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN Denver International Airport | Large airport | 19 mi (31.3 km) | — | — |
Next events at Ball Arena
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Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Sep 25: NHL Preseason: Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg …
- Sep 28: Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset
- Sep 30: Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Oct 1: Carin Leon
- Oct 2: WWE: Smackdown
- Oct 3: Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues
- Oct 5: Rush
When events at Ball Arena happen
- 25 of 126 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026) are on Saturdays; 61 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 85 of 123 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Denver Nuggets (NBA) play here; see every NBA arena’s nearest airport.
- Colorado Avalanche (NHL) play here; see every NHL arena’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Ball Arena is the 29th closest to its first airport (19 mi; league median 7.6 mi).
Teams visiting Ball Arena
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- Winnipeg Jets, next here Fri, Sep 25
- Los Angeles Kings, next here Wed, Sep 30
- St. Louis Blues, next here Sat, Oct 3
- Chicago Bulls, next here Sun, Oct 11
- Dallas Stars, next here Wed, Oct 14
- Pittsburgh Penguins, next here Fri, Oct 16
- Tampa Bay Lightning, next here Fri, Oct 23
- New Orleans Pelicans, next here Sat, Oct 24
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Can I book flights and Ball Arena tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
What time do events at Ball Arena usually start?
85 of the 123 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport should I fly into for a Denver Nuggets game?
DEN is the nearest airport we list, 19 miles away. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How does Ball Arena compare with other NBA arenas?
Of the 29 NBA arenas we list, Ball Arena is the 29th closest to its first airport (19 miles; the league median is 7.6 miles).
What is the closest airport to Ball Arena?
The closest airport we list for Ball Arena is Denver International Airport (DEN), 19 miles away in a straight line.
