1stBank Center
 |
|
| Former names | Broomfield Event Center (2006-09) Odeum Colorado (2009-10) |
|---|---|
| Location | 11450 Broomfield Ln Broomfield, CO 80021-7904 |
| Owner | Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority |
| Operator | Peak Entertainment |
| Capacity | 7,500 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | October 18, 2005 |
| Opened | November 9, 2006 |
| Renovated | 2009-10 |
| Construction cost | US$45 million ($55.2 million in 2016 dollars) |
| Architect | Sink Combs Dethlefs |
| Project manager | Icon Venture Group |
| Structural engineer | Martin & Martin Consulting Engineers |
| Services engineer | ME Engineers |
| General contractor | Sanders Construction, Inc |
| Tenants | |
|
Rocky Mountain Rage (CHL) (2006–09) Colorado 14ers (NBA D-League) (2006–09) Denver Roller Dolls (WFTDA) (2010-present) |
|
| Website | |
| Venue Website | |
The 1stBank Center (originally the Broomfield Event Center and formerly the Odeum Colorado) is a multi-purpose arena located 17 miles northwest of Denver, Colorado, in the city of Broomfield. It is located near the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and the Flatiron Crossing Mall. Opening in 2006, the arena naming rights belong to 1stBank, a local financial institution since 2010. The venue is typically used for mid-sized concerts in the Denver Metro area, seating up to 7,500 patrons. From June 2010 until May 2014, the arena housed the Colorado Music Hall of Fame before it moved to its permanent home at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. For sports, it is the current home of the Denver Roller Dolls and former home of the Rocky Mountain Rage and Colorado 14ers.
The City and County of Broomfield unveiled plans for a new sports facility in the Denver Metro area, in May 2005. Led by Jim Wiens and John Few, the venue is an anchor for the 215-acre commercial and residential development, Arista Metropolitan District (also called Arista Broomfield). The facility would serve as competition for several mid-sized venues in Colorado, including the: Magness Arena, Bellco Theatre, Fillmore Auditorium, Budweiser Events Center, World Arena and the (now defunct) City Lights Pavilion. To set it apart from its competition, the arena was designed to give an arena-sized show a theatre (intimate) feeling.
Construction began in October 2006 to a rocky start. Six months after construction began, the venue's owner's faced a lawsuit regarding noise control. Before opening, the facility saw several staff and management changes. Despite pushbacks, the venue opened on November 9, 2006, with a concert by Bonnie Raitt. However, the facility proved it couldn’t stand against its competitors. Many patrons complained of lack of parking and street sign leading to the venue. Others complained about the acoustics, describing the arena as a concrete barn. For its first two years of operation, the venue did not see a profit. It was unable to pay bills and staff salaries.
...
Wikipedia