Pepsi Center

The Pepsi Center is the home to the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association, as well as the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL and the Colorado Crush of the AFL. It was created as part of a plan to bring upgraded stadiums to Denver, a product which also culminated in Invesco Field and Coors Field.

Timeline

 * 1997: November 20 - Ground broken.
 * 1999
 * The arena is completed.
 * The Pepsi Center begins to host the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche.
 * 2001: Hosts the NHL All-Star Game. North America defeated the World, 14-12. Bill Guerin was named MVP.
 * 2002: The Colorado Crush begin play in the Pepsi Center.
 * 2005: Pepsi Center hosts the NBA All-Star Game. The East won, 125-115. Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers is named MVP.
 * 2007: The arena will host the NCAA Men's Hockey West Regional.
 * 2008: The Pepsi Center will host the NCAA Men's Hockey Frozen Four.