Food & Beverage Policies
Attendee Health & Safety
- Ball Arena is committed to providing high-quality food and beverage options for guests throughout the venue during this time.
- Ball Arena Concessions, Suites, and Premium location are cashless. Guests may pay with debit or credit for their convenience. Select Ball Arena locations do accept cash as payment. Please see a Guest Relations representative or go to a Guest Relations kiosk to get the most updated list of concessions that accepts cash payments.
- At this time, no refills will be allowed on drinks or other items.
- Guests will be required to open bottles and cans in front of Food & Beverage employees upon purchase at concession stands in compliance with NBA/NHL rules.
Alcohol Policy
- Ball Arena staff and its staff strongly encourage responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages. A summary of alcohol policies is listed below:
- Any Guest who is intoxicated before entering Ball Arena may be denied entry into the facility. Any Guest found intoxicated within Ball Arena or causing a disturbance as determined by management may be asked to leave the facility without refund and may be subject to further consequences.
- Ball Arena does not allow alcohol (including bottled wine) to leave the arena.
- There is a limit of two alcoholic beverages sold to or in possession of each Guest, per ID check; this is subject to change based on management discretion or on an as needed event basis.
- The following four documents are the only valid unexpired forms of identification acceptable by Ball Arena food vendors:
- Valid State Issued Driver’s License
- Valid State Issued Photo Identification Card
- Valid Passport or Valid Passport Card
- Valid U.S. Military Identification Card
- MyColorado App
- To encourage responsible drinking, Ball Arena and Legends participate in the Budweiser Good Sport Designated Driver program. The Budweiser Good Sport Designated Driver program promotes responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages. Guests 21 years and older wishing to participate can visit any Guest Relations Kiosk for Designated Drive program information.
- Ball Arena management reserves the right to eject any individuals under the age of 21 who illegally purchase, possess or consume alcohol or are visibly intoxicated. These individuals are also subject to citation or arrest by Denver Police.
- Individuals providing alcohol to those under 21 will also be ejected and subject to citation or arrest by Denver Police.
- The cutoff time for alcohol sales is the start of the 4th quarter for Denver Nuggets/Colorado Mammoth games and start of the 3rd period for Colorado Avalanche games. Alcohol cutoff is usually 60 minutes prior to the end of special events/concerts unless otherwise determined by arena/event management. Alcohol cutoff times are subject to change without notice. Please contact any Guest Relations staff for more information.
- Guests found with alcohol brought in from outside the facility or trying to leave with alcohol will be ejected and subject to a $250 citation.
Food Policy
- Outside food and beverage are not allowed into Ball Arena.
- Ball Arena does offer various concessions locations that provide gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options. Guests can visit any Guest Relations Kiosk for food guides, ingredient lists and information regarding concessions locations that accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. Guests can also receive this information in advance of their visit to Ball Arena by contacting 303.405.8548, or by visiting the BallArena.com Concessions page.
