1stBank Center facts for kids
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| Former names | Broomfield Event Center (2006–09) Odeum Colorado (2009–10) |
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| Address | 11450 Broomfield Ln Broomfield, CO 80021-7904 |
| Location | Denver Metro |
| Owner | Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority |
| Operator | Peak Entertainment |
| Capacity | 6,500 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | October 18, 2005 |
| Opened | November 9, 2006 |
| Renovated | 2009–10 |
| Construction cost | US$45 million ($67.4 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Architect | Sink Combs Dethlefs |
| Project manager | International Coliseums Company |
| 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) |
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The 1stBank Center is a large building in Broomfield, Colorado, near Denver. It's a multi-purpose arena that hosts many different events. It first opened in 2006 and was known by other names before.
The arena is close to the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and the Flatiron Crossing Mall. Since 2010, its name comes from 1stBank, a local bank. The 1stBank Center is often used for concerts and can hold up to 6,500 people.
From 2010 to 2014, it was home to the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. For sports, it's currently where the Denver Roller Dolls play. It also used to be home to the Rocky Mountain Rage and Colorado 14ers sports teams.
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History of the 1stBank Center
Planning and Building the Arena
The city of Broomfield first shared plans for this new sports building in May 2005. The idea was to create a major attraction for a new area called Arista Metropolitan District. This new arena would compete with other mid-sized venues in Colorado. These included places like Magness Arena and the Bellco Theatre.
The goal was to make the arena feel cozy like a theater, even though it was big. This design would help it stand out from other large venues.
Early Challenges and Changes
Building the arena started in October 2006, but it faced some problems early on. There was a lawsuit about noise, and the management team changed before it even opened. Despite these issues, the arena opened on November 9, 2006. The first event was a concert by the singer Bonnie Raitt.
However, the arena struggled to attract enough visitors. People complained about not enough parking and confusing road signs. Some also said the sound quality inside was not good. For its first two years, the arena did not make a profit. It had trouble paying its bills and staff.
New Management and Renovations
By 2009, the original management company could no longer afford to run the arena. The Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority (BURA) began looking for a new company. Several big companies, like AEG Live and SMG, showed interest.
In June 2009, a new company called Peak Entertainment took over. This company was a partnership between Kroenke Sports Enterprises and AEG Live Rocky Mountains. They signed a 28-year agreement to manage the arena.
Under the new management, the arena got a big makeover. Over one million dollars were spent on improvements. This included new paint, better lighting, and improved sound. They also added more than 2,000 parking spaces. A special bridge was built to connect people to public transport.
During these renovations, the arena had a temporary name: Odeum Colorado.
Renaming to 1stBank Center
In February 2010, it was announced that 1stBank, a local financial company, bought the naming rights. This meant the arena would be called the 1stBank Center. The agreement started on March 1, 2010.
The arena officially reopened on March 5, 2010. The band Furthur played the first concert under the new name. Since then, the 1stBank Center has hosted many famous artists, family shows, and sports events.
Names Over the Years
- Broomfield Event Center (November 9, 2006—December 8, 2009)
- Odeum Colorado (December 9, 2009—February 28, 2010) (no events were held during this time as the arena was being renovated)
- 1stBank Center (March 1, 2010—present)
Famous Performers and Concerts
Many popular music artists and bands have performed at the 1stBank Center.
- A Perfect Circle
- Adventure Club
- Arcade Fire
- Basscrooks
- Bassnectar
- Bear Grillz
- Big Time Rush
- Borgore
- Carrie Underwood
- Dave Matthews
- Dead & Company
- Dia Frampton
- Dropkick Murphy’s
- Excision
- Fall Out Boy
- Figure
- Flosstradamus
- G-Eazy
- Green Day
- Hall & Oates
- Jean Michel Jarre
- Judas Priest
- Just A Gent
- Justin Bieber
- Katy Perry
- Ke$ha
- Korn
- Krewella
- Lady Gaga
- LAXX
- LCD Soundsystem
- Lindsey Stirling
- Little Big Town
- Macklemore
- Mark Knopfler
- Modest Mouse
- My Morning Jacket
- Nero
- New Kids on the Block
- New Order
- Nickel Creek
- Nine Inch Nails
- Oasis
- Oysterhead
- Panic! at the Disco
- Paul Simon
- Pavement
- Pentatonix
- Phish
- Phoenix
- Portishead
- Pretty Lights
- Radiohead
- Robyn
- Roger Daltrey
- Sam Smith
- Scorpions
- Selena Gomez
- Shawn Mendes
- Sigur Ros
- Skrillex
- Terravita
- The Fray
- The Killers
- The Lumineers
- The Secret Sisters
- The String Cheese Incident
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Usher
- Volbeat
- Widespread Panic
- Ween
- Zedd
- Zeds Dead
- Zomboy
Special Events and Sports
The 1stBank Center has also hosted many exciting sports and special events, including:
- UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon (April 2, 2008)
- UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones (March 21, 2010)
- UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch (February 14, 2015)
- Glory 16: Denver (May 3, 2014)
- Glory 34: Denver (October 21, 2016)
- Glory 56: Denver (August 10, 2018)
- AEW Dynamite (March 4, 2020)
Images for kids
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Exterior of arena during construction, May 2009
