Ball Arena require vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test

Starting Nov. 10, Ball Arena will require all event attendees, working staff and team personnel age 12 and older to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of a negative test taken with 72 hours prior, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced via a release on Wednesday.

“After consultation with local, state and federal government and health authorities along with the guidance of the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), National Lacrosse League (NLL) and in consultation with national concert promoters and entertainment providers, the decision to institute these protocols for all events reinforces KSE’s continued commitment to ensure that the health, safety and wellness of our fans, frontline workers, staff, performers and athletes is our top priority,” said Matt Hutchings, executive vice president and COO for KSE.

“The verification process for the proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test will take place outside of the entrances at each facility and we encourage our fans to arrive early, come prepared with the required documentation for entry and to wear a face mask at all times while inside the venue except when eating and drinking.”

Those under the age of 12 will not be required to show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test but must wear a face mask at all times. All staff and event-goers older than age 2 must always wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.

The new policy, which will remain in place until further notice, also applies to the events at the Paramount Theatre as well.

The Denver Nuggets will host the first event under the new policy when they take on the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 10, followed by the Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks the following night.

More information about the new policy can be found at https://www.ballarena.com/newsafetyprotocols/ and for Paramount Theatre at https://www.paramountdenver.com/newsafetyprotocols.