Pepsi Center Address, Maps and Directions

Pepsi Center, named for its chief corporate sponsor Pepsi Company, is a versatile arena in Denver. It is used as the home for the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Crush, the Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Avalanche. The total cost of this arena is about 180 million and it takes about 21 months to finish the construction of this 45-acre center. Though usually seen as a hot sport arena, Pepsi Center also hosts more than 200 other events every year.

To maintain its status as a spectator-friendly arena and concert venue, Pepsi Center offers 298 locations with companion seats easy for wheelchair access. Meeting facilities for private events from 10 to 20,000 people are available as well. In addition, there are 95 luxury suites suitable for 12 to 16 people. If you think Pepsi Center should be on your list of destinations in Denver, please read on and park yourself with some basic info, like address, directions and more.

The location of Pepsi Center is 1000 Chopper Circle, surrounded by 12th Street, 9th Street and Chopper Circle. If you choose to drive there, there are three direction options:

From I-25 North

- Take Speer Boulevard South

- Exit at 212 A

- Turn right at the second traffic light and onto Chopper Circle

From I-25 South

- Take Auraria Parkway

- Exit at 210 C

- Turn left onto 7th Street

- Enter the grounds of Pepsi Center

From downtown Denver

- Take Speer Boulevard

- Drive towards Auraria Parkway

- Keep west on Auraria Parkway

- Turn right onto 7th Street

Maps & Directions for Pepsi Center

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?address=1000+chopper+circle&city=denver&state=co&zipcode=80204

Parking in Pepsi Center is not a problem as there are 4,534 parking spaces on the grounds, and additional 2,000 ones in Six Flags Elitch Gardens about one block away. Inside the Center, Parking Lot A, B, C, F and G are available. Besides, there is a parking lot with 99 spaces for spectators with special needs. For parking lots directions, click:

Parking Information, Map and Directions

http://www.pepsicenter.com/Facility/ParkingAndMaps/Default.aspx

Pepsi Center strongly encourages its visitors to choose alternative transportation to get there, for this can not only improve traffic problems, but also reduce the possibility of delays for the game. RTD offers public bus and light rail service for the entire Denver City.

RTD Pepsi Center Station just lies at the intersection of 12th Street and 9th Street. So you can reach the arena quite conveniently by RTD's bus. For specific RTD bus route information, you can call at 303-299-6000 or browse the website:

RTD Official Website

http://www.rtd-denver.com/

RDT Light Rail Line C and Line E have a stop at Pepsi Center/Elitch Gardens. Line D, F and H provides service to 16th/California in Downtown Denver. Free shuttle service is available on the 16th Street Mall by the MallRide. For more information about Light Rail, click:

Light Rail Schedules

http://www3.rtd-denver.com/schedules/getRouteList.action?routeType=2

Light Rail System Map

http://www.rtd-denver.com/LightRail_Map.shtml

In order to cope with its functions and large capacity (19,155 for basketball, 18,007 for hockey and lacrosse, 17,417 for football), Pepsi Center is well designed. It has 5 levels and seating chart differs according to the games. For detailed seating charts, you can click:

Seating Chart in Pepsi Center

http://www.pepsicenter.com/Facility/Seating/Default.aspx