1stBank Center History
1stBank Center has been one of the most popular multi-purpose arenas in Broomfield, Colorado
since first opening in 2006 when it was originally known as the Broomfield Event Center. The primary function of the venue
was to be a sports arena and it initially served as the home of the Colorado 14ers of the NBADL and the Central Hockey League's
Rocky Mountain Range. Since the Range and the 14ers left in 2009, 1stBank Center has been primarily used as a concert venue
but also serves as the home of sports events including being the home of the Denver Roller Dolls. Whatever event you hope
to attend at 1stBank Center, StubHub is the place to get the best tickets.
1stBank Center Events
While
serving as the home of the Rocky Mountain Range and the Colorado 14ers 1stBank Center saw many of the most exciting sports
moments in Colorado. After those two teams left it appeared that there might be a drop off but those fears were put to rest
when the Denver Derby Dolls moved in and brought hard-hitting roller derby action to the venue. Wrestling events including
the popular WWE SummerSlam have also been held at 1stBank Center providing for even more sports excitement. The biggest draw
annually to 1stBank Center is definitely concerts and the venue has hosted concerts by the likes of Radiohead, Arcade Fire,
Modest Mouse, Pavement, Austin Mahone, Lorde, Widespread Panic, American Idols Live, and more.
Denver, Colorado
Broomfield
is located just outside of Denver which is the capital and largest city in all of Colorado and offers a bevy of exciting things
to do. If you like sports, Denver has you covered with professional franchises including the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, the
Denver Nuggets of the NBA, MLB's Colorado Rockies, and the Denver Broncos of the NFL. If you are in Denver be sure not to
miss a visit to the Denver Art Museum which not only houses incredible works of art but also has the second largest performing
arts center in the country in its newest wing. A stroll through LoDo will present plenty of opportunities to get some food
and drinks as well as take in some local culture.
1stBank Center Seating Layout
1stBank Center is able
to seat 7,5oo for concerts and sports events. If you have never been to this popular venue you really owe it to yourself to
check it out. Concerts are put on with great attention to detail and feature world class sound and lighting that only add
to the entertainment value of whatever act is performing on the stage. The atmosphere in the arena is electric for sports
whether it is roller derby or a wrestling match and you can be sure that you will be caught up in all the excitement as soon
as the contest gets underway.
Trivia
1stBank Center has actually has three different names during its
existence. It opened as the Broomfield Event Center but was changed to the Odeum Colorado briefly from December 2009 through
February 2010. There were no events held at the arena while it was named the Odeum Colorado because the venue was undergoing
renovations and was renamed 1stBank Center before reopening.