Parking Guide
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
The Strategy
Ball Arena is near downtown Denver along the Platte River. RTD light rail to Auraria West station. Official lots $20-30, nearby lots $8-15. Close to Auraria campus and LoHi neighborhood for pregame.
Ball Arena Lots
0.1-0.3 milesOfficial lots at Ball Arena. Advance purchase through Nuggets app or AXS.
Tip: Advance purchase recommended
Tip: Lots open 2 hours before events
Tip: Multiple surface lots
Auraria Campus / Speer Blvd Lots
0.3-0.5 milesBudget lots near Auraria campus and along Speer Boulevard. Short walk to arena.
Tip: $8-15 range
Tip: Short walk
Tip: Budget option
RTD Light Rail
0.3 miles from stationRTD light rail to Auraria West or Pepsi Center/Elitch Gardens stations, both walkable. Connects from downtown, suburbs, and DIA.
Tip: Auraria West station walkable
Tip: $3 fare
Tip: Connects from DIA and suburbs
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