Magness Arena

Magness Arena
NW view of the arena bowl (c.2016)
Map
Former namesUniversity of Denver Auditorium (planning/construction)
Address2240 Buchtell Blvd
LocationDenver, Colorado
Coordinates39°40′55.58″N 104°57′41.73″W / 39.6821056°N 104.9615917°W / 39.6821056; -104.9615917
Public transitUniversity of Denver
RTD Light Rail
OwnerUniversity of Denver
Capacity6,315 (Hockey)
7,200 (Basketball)
6,500-8,000 (Concert)
Construction
Broke groundApril 1997
OpenedSeptember 15, 1999 (1999-09-15)
ArchitectDavis Partnership Architects and Sink Combs Dethlefs
Structural engineerMartin/Martin
General contractorCalcon 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]

  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.