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 NW view of the arena bowl (c.2016) | |
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| Former names | University of Denver Auditorium (planning/construction) |
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| Address | 2240 Buchtell Blvd |
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39°40′55.58″N 104°57′41.73″W / 39.6821056°N 104.9615917°W |
| Public transit | University of Denver RTD Light Rail |
| Owner | University of Denver |
| Capacity | 6,315 (Hockey) 7,200 (Basketball) 6,500-8,000 (Concert) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | April 1997 |
| Opened | September 15, 1999 |
| Architect | Davis Partnership Architects and Sink Combs Dethlefs |
| Structural engineer | Martin/Martin |
| General contractor | Calcon Construction |
| Tenants | |
| Denver Pioneers (NCAA, NCHC) (1999–present) | |
Magness Arena is a multi-purpose collegiate sports arena in Denver, Colorado. It was built from 1997 to 1999 as part of the Daniel L. Ritchie Center, the sports complex at the University of Denver. It is home to the Denver Pioneers ice hockey team and secondary home to the basketball teams. It replaces the former University of Denver Arena which was razed in 1997 to make way for the Ritchie Center. Magness Arena opened September 1999, one month before the Pepsi Center. The arena was voted, "Best New Sports Venue" by Westword in 2000.[1]
- ^ "Westword's "Best of Denver" Showcases Ritchie Center, Magness Arena - Denver Pioneers Official Athletics Site". Archived from the original on 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2013-03-31.