The Denver Nuggets are just about a month away from their first game of the 2026-2027 NBA season.
They kick off the season in OKC against the Thunder on October 4. Two days later, the Nuggets play their first home game of the season.
While the Nuggets have played at Ball Arena since 1999, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment are looking at making some changes to their home stadium over the next two years.
KSE Annouced $135M Renovation to Ball Arena
On Friday, September 18, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment a renovation to Ball Arena that aims to make venue more comfortable, accessible, modern, and fan friendly.
“Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) today announced a comprehensive renovation plan for Ball Arena – home of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and the NLL’s Colorado Mammoth – that will make the Downtown Denver venue more comfortable, accessible, modern, and fan friendly,” a statement from the organization read.
The plans include a 30,000-square-foot expansion of the east lobby, new escalators, new team shop, widening of the concourses, and increase the number of entrances.
“A large LED screen will also allow fans outside the arena to watch sports content, while a 34,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza will face Chopper Circle,” Jessica Alvardo Gamez wrote on The Denver Post. “The project also includes technology upgrades aimed at reducing wait times and three new clubs, including one with access to reserved 100-level seating.”
We’re reimagining Ball Arena with renovations designed to make your experience more comfortable, accessible, modern and fan friendly!
🏟️ Expanded East Atrium with a new glass façade, escalators and team shop 🚶 Wider entrances, exits and
Stan Kroenke the owner and chairman of KSE has owned the Avalanche and Nuggets since July 2000, bringing home two Stanley Cups and one Larry O’Brien trophy since he took over. The arena is set to conclude with all renovations in the Fall of 2028.
“When we acquired the Nuggets, Avalanche, and the Arena, we committed to developing winning teams and to supporting the City of Denver,” said Kroenke. “The renovated Ball Arena and the subsequent redevelopment of the surrounding land allow us to keep doing both for another 25 years and beyond.”
What Teams Are Under KSE?
Stanley Kroenke is a real estate and sports mogul at the age of 79. The first team Kroenke invested in was the St. Louis Rams in 1995. He purchased a 30% minority stake.
In 2010, Kroenke became the sole owner and helped move the team back to LA in 2016.
Following his minority stake in 1995, Kroenke then purchased the Avalanche and Nuggets in 2000. He later bought a small 9.9% share in the English soccer club Arsenal, until he became the full owner in 2018.
Kroenke even owns part of the Arsenal women’s soccer team and the MLS Colorado Rapids.
About a month ago, KSE announced the purchase of MLB’s Los Angeles Angels.
Denver Nuggets Announce Massive $135M Change This Offseason