1stBank Center

Event arena in Broomfield, Colorado, USA May 2023 May 2023 1stBank Center 1stBank Center.JPG 250px Broomfield Event Center (2006–09)Odeum Colorado (2009–10) 11450 Broomfield Lane Broomfield, Colorado, U.S. no 2005 10 18 2006 11 09 2009–10 2023 09 27 November 2024–2025 Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority Peak Entertainment US$45 million($US 45000000 2005 in US dollarsUS) Sink Combs Dethlefs International Coliseums Company Martin & Martin Consulting Engineers ME Engineers Sanders Construction, Inc 6,500https://www.1stbankcenter.com/venue-info Welcome to 1STBANK Center. 1stBank Center 1stbankcenter.com January 6, 2020 Rocky Mountain Rage (CHL) (2006–09)Colorado 14ers (NBA D-League) (2006–09)Denver Roller Dolls (WFTDA) (2010–23) http://www.1stbankcenter.com/ Venue Website The 1stBank Center (originally the Broomfield Event Center and formerly the Odeum Colorado) was a multi-purpose arena located 15 miles northwest of Downtown Denver, in the city of Broomfield. It was located near the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and the Flatiron Crossing Mall. Opening in 2006, the arena naming rights belonged to 1stBank, a local financial institution since 2010. The venue was typically used for mid-sized concerts in the Denver Metro area, seating up to 6,500 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.http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/11/10/colorado-music-hall-of-fame-to-permanently-move-to-red-rocks/ Colorado Music Hall of Fame To Permanently Move To Red Rocks November 10, 2013 KCNC-TV January 28, 2014 For sports, it was the home of the Denver Roller DollsMoore Paula January 21, 2010 Roller derby coming to Broomfield's Odeum http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2010/01/18/daily72.html?page=all Denver Business Journal January 28, 2014 and former home of the Rocky Mountain Rage and Colorado 14ers.Broomfield Event Center opens Thursday http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2006/11/06/daily32.html Denver Business Journal November 7, 2006 January 28, 2014 The arena closed in 2023 and was demolished the following year. History thumb|left|200px|Exterior of arena during construction, May 2009 The City and County of Broomfield unveiled plans for a new sports facility in the Denver Metro area, in May 2005. Led by Tim Wiens and John Frew, the venue was an anchor for the 215-acre commercial and residential development, Arista Metropolitan District (also called Arista Broomfield). The facility served 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.http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2009/12/odeum_colorado_--_the_new_name.php Odeum Colorado -- the new name for the Broomfield Event Center -- to open this spring with pair of concerts by Furthur Herrera Dave December 3, 2009 Westword January 28, 2014 February 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202175320/http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2009/12/odeum_colorado_--_the_new_name.php dead To set it apart from its competition, the arena was designed to give an arena-sized show a theater (intimate) feeling. Construction began in October 2005 to a rocky start. Six months after construction began, the venue's owners faced a lawsuit regarding noise control. Before opening, the facility saw 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 a lack of parking and street signs 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.Moore Paula Broomfield Event Center weathers growing pains http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2007/03/26/story5.html?page=all Denver Business Journal January 28, 2014 Until 2009, the arena was operated by Broomfield Sports and Entertainment (created by Wiens and Frew).Moore Paula February 4, 2010 FirstBank buys naming rights to Broomfield arena http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2010/02/01/daily55.html?page=all Denver Business Journal January 28, 2014 Management ceased when the company could no longer financially afford to maintain the failing venue.Moore Paula February 18, 2009 Broomfield seeks new operator for Events Center http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/02/16/daily39.html?page=all Denver Business Journal January 28, 2014 The Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority (BURA) began seeking a new management company in January 2009. AEG Live, VenuWorks and SMG all placed bids.Report: Anschutz's AEG, SMG vying for Broomfield Event Center contract http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/04/27/daily25.html?page=all Denver Business Journal April 27, 2009 January 28, 2014 Operations were passed off to Peak Entertainment—a joint venture between Kroenke Sports Enterprises and AEG Live Rocky Mountains, in June 2009, for 28 years.Anschutz-Kroenke venture picked to run Broomfield Event Center http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/06/15/daily50.html?page=all Denver Business Journal June 17, 2009 January 28, 2014 Chuck Morris, President and CEO of AEG Live Rocky Mountains, was responsible to the revitalization of the Fillmore Auditorium. Under the new management, the venue saw over one million dollars in renovations.http://www.broomfieldenterprise.com/ci_13909884 Odeum new name in Broomfield entertainment Davidson Michael December 2, 2009 Broomfield Enterprise January 28, 2014 This included a new paint job, window treatments, terrace balconies, improvements to lighting and acoustics. Over 2,000 parking spaces were added, along with a pedestrian bridge connecting patrons to RTD's US 36 and Broomfield Park-n-Ride.http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2010/03/a_first_look_at_the_newly_reno.php Moving Pictures: A first look at the newly renovated 1st Bank Center Herrera Dave March 4, 2010 Westword January 28, 2014 February 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202175316/http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2010/03/a_first_look_at_the_newly_reno.php dead http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_14436498?source=most_viewed Broomfield 1stBank Center off to fast start Collins Mark February 22, 2010 Daily Camera January 28, 2014 During this construction period, the facility was given a temporary name change of Odeum Colorado. In February 2010, it was announced local financial institution, FirstBank Holding Company of Colorado, Inc. (known simply as 1stBank) purchased naming rights for five years, at an undisclosed amount.http://www.coloradodaily.com/out-there/ci_14328631 1stBank Center: Odeum Colorado, formerly Broomfield Event Center, renamed again Davidson Michael February 4, 2010 Colorado Daily January 28, 2014 February 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202155820/http://www.coloradodaily.com/out-there/ci_14328631 dead The agreement began on March 1, 2010. The arena reopened on March 5, 2010, with a concert by Furthur.http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_13922613 With Furthur ado, Odeum Colorado to replace Broomfield Event Center Baca Ricardo December 4, 2009 The Denver Post January 28, 2014 Since its reopening, the arena has hosted numerous concerts by popular artists, alongside family shows and sporting events. On May 23, 2023, the Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority's Board of Directors announced that the arena would permanently close on November 30 and then be torn down in early to mid 2024. The board cited that the arena never made a profit as the reason for its closing.May 24, 2023 1stBank Center in Broomfield to be torn down https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/1stbank-center-broomfield-closing/73-180e16c4-3037-4906-9d7c-6d780d508328 2023-05-25 KUSA.com en-US The large property is expected to be redeveloped soon after demolition of the 1st Bank Center. Demolition began in November 2024.Lynn Nate Demolition work begins on 1stBank Center https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/1stbank-center-broomfield-demolition/73-463f306e-a184-4168-8c9c-902a01cf94c6 9News KUSA-TV November 20, 2024 The demolition of the building cost $3 million. As of May 2025, the site where the arena once stood was a dirt lot.Horbacewicz Sarah Former arena site in one Colorado city receives no bids for redevelopment, nearby businesses share concerns https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-developers-bids-former-1stbank-center-broomfield-nearby-businesses-worried/ CBS News Coloradio CBS KCNC-TV May 28, 2025 The 1st Bank Center held its final event on September 27, 2023, with an episode of AEW Dynamite. Naming history Broomfield Event Center (November 9, 2006—December 8, 2009) Odeum Colorado (December 9, 2009—February 28, 2010) (no events were held during the time as the arena was being renovated) 1stBank Center (March 1, 2010—September 27, 2023) Special events UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon (April 2, 2008) Strikeforce: Payback (October 3, 2008) UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones (March 21, 2010) WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan (September 30, 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) New Year's Smash (2022) (December 28, 2022) BKFC 41 (April 29, 2023) ONE on Prime Video 10 (May 5, 2023) AEW Dynamite (September 27, 2023) External links 1stBank Center at AEG Facilities 1stBank Center at Reed Construction Data https://web.archive.org/web/20140203040828/http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/building-types/arenas/colorado/projects/710103205/ February 3, 2014 References 39.904527 N 105.085334 W region:US-CO_type:landmark_source:dewiki title Category:2006 establishments in Colorado Category:2023 disestablishments in Colorado Category:Basketball venues in Colorado Category:Buildings and structures in Broomfield, Colorado Category:Ice hockey venues in Colorado Category:Defunct ice hockey venues in the United States Category:Sports venues completed in 2006 Category:Event venues disestablished in 2023 Category:Tourist attractions in Broomfield, Colorado Category:Wrestling venues in the United States Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship venues