Food at the Ball Arena

Denver, Colorado is the home of Ball Arena, where the Colorado Avalanche skate. This downtown arena has food, dining, and drink options inside and around the building. The Avalanche and Denver Nuggets have played there since it opened in 1999. Whether you’re at a hockey game, basketball game, or concert, the concourses cover arena staples along with barbecue, burgers, tacos, mac and cheese, pizza, and vegetarian choices.

Ball Arena Food & Concession Stands

Concession stands inside Ball Arena are spread across the lower, club, and upper levels. Useful options include:

  • Big Belly Brothers BBQ: Brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, loaded nachos, and barbecue sides at Sections 148 and 379.
  • Game Day Grub: Hot dogs, sausages, chicken tenders, fries, nachos, and other arena basics at Sections 112 and 321.
  • Mile High Mac: Mac and cheese, including a truffle lobster version, at Section 208.
  • Nola Jane: Gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys, Cajun fries, and andouille sausage at Section 303.
  • Illegal Burger: Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bacon cheeseburgers, and fries at Section 102.
  • Mister Softee: Soft-serve ice cream at Sections 118, 136, and 368.

Classic Food at Ball Arena

Colorado flavors show up in barbecue, green chile tacos and nachos, bison sausage, local craft beer, and Breckenridge Brewery Avalanche Amber Ale. The arena also marks selected hot dogs, fries, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, candy, and other snacks as $5 Fan Friendly items in its concession directory.

The Michelob Ultra Mountain House on the event level is a full-service option with barbecue brisket, short-rib mac and cheese, chicken dishes, pizza, salads, and vegetarian choices.

Food Near Ball Arena

Coohills on Wewatta Street is a short walk from the arena and schedules service around many Ball Arena events. Lower Downtown and Union Station have more restaurants and bars one light-rail stop away.

Ball Arena Food & Concession FAQs

How much does food cost at Ball Arena?

Prices are posted at each stand. The concessions directory identifies a group of $5 Fan Friendly foods and snacks, while specialty dishes and full-service dining cost more.

Can you bring food into Ball Arena?

Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

What restaurants are inside Ball Arena?

The Michelob Ultra Mountain House is the main full-service restaurant. Club and premium areas have additional dining that may require the appropriate ticket or access.

Does Ball Arena have vegetarian or gluten-friendly food?

Yes. The concession directory marks vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly, dairy-friendly, and nut-friendly selections. Guests with allergies can ask at a Guest Relations kiosk for ingredient lists and stand locations.

Is Ball Arena cashless?

Most concessions, suites, and premium locations are cashless and accept debit or credit cards. A limited number of stands accept cash; Guest Relations can identify them.

Sources

Fact-checked August 9, 2026.