Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins at Ball Arena takes place at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, October 16, 2026. Here is where to stay, how to get to the game, and what to know before you book.
Best areas to stay:
LoDo / Downtown Denver — Best overall for a Denver sports weekend. Lower Downtown wraps around Coors Field and Ball Arena, with Empower Field just across the river — a rare walkable sports downtown.
RiNo (River North) — Best for nightlife. Denver's hippest district just northeast of downtown — breweries, murals and nightlife, a short ride or walk from LoDo's venues.
Getting to the game: RTD light rail (Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens station) and a walk from Union Station.
From the airport: Denver International (DEN) ~25 mi.
Hotel availability and prices around big games move fast — lock in a refundable room early, then compare flights closer to the date. Use the booking links on this page to check current rates for your travel dates.