What’s New to the Fan Experience at Magness Arena This Weekend?
10/14/2026 10:00:00 AM | (1) Ice Hockey, Athletics
Denver hockey’s 11th national championship banner raising highlights an exciting home-opening weekend
DENVER – The University of Denver Athletic Department is excited to welcome fans to Magness Arena for Denver hockey's regular season home opening weekend and the raising of the program's 11th national championship banner into the rafters on Friday night (Banner Raising 6:30 p.m. MT | Faceoff 7 p.m. MT) ahead of the top-ranked Pioneers clash with No. 2 Michigan.
BANNER BASH
Denver's pregame party on Friday will begin at 4 p.m. MT on the south lawn of the Ritchie Center, and run through 6 p.m. The Banner Bash will include live music and pop-up bars around the south courtyard. Doors to Magness Arena will open at 5:30 p.m. MT ahead of the 6:30 p.m. ceremony of the 11th Denver hockey national championship banner raising.
WEAR GOLD
As we celebrate a Golden Age in Denver Hockey, fans are encouraged to wear gold for Friday night's banner raising event and home opener.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRESENTED BY SODEXO
Fans can look forward to more variety this season, including Hot Nuts & Doughnuts with dessert cocktails and the new Chef's Corner that features chicken and waffle sliders. Fan favorites like Polidori Sausage, burgers, nachos and Pepsi products return, alongside new batched cocktails made with Suerte Tequila, Evan Williams Bourbon, and Red Rocks Vodka bars throughout the concourse. Dickey's Barbeque and Jimmy John's are also returning. CONCOURSE MAP
TEAM STORE LOCATIONS
The DU Bookstore will operate two locations on game days: The Pioneer Store in the north east corner of Magness near the Breckenridge Brewery and a new pop-up location on the West Concourse. Both locations feature Under Armour "The Standard" and "Golden Age" gear while supplies last. Shop online anytime - BUY HERE and be game day ready!
NEW VENUE SERVICE PROVIDER
Denver Athletics is excited to announce a new partnership with LAZ Live! to support venue operations and parking management. Together, this collaboration will help deliver a safe, seamless and welcoming experience for all attendees. Denver Athletics is excited to welcome LAZ Live! to our game day experience.
PARKING AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
Construction and parking updates provided prior to last week's exhibition still hold true this weekend. READ HERE
TICKETS:
Fans are encouraged to save their tickets in their phone wallet before they arrive. Tickets in your account are available now by clicking here.
CLEAR BAG POLICY:
Fans are encouraged to review Denver's clear bag policy and A-Z Guide before attending Magness Arena.
ALTITUDE TV AND NCHC.TV:
Can't attend Magness Arena on any given game night? Altitude TV will broadcast 14 of the 18 Denver hockey home games this season. FULL TV SCHEDULE. All 18 of Denver's home games and conference away games will be broadcast live on NCHC.TV. Register here to make sure you're ready for the 2026-27 season.
DENVER'S HOME FOR COLLEGE SPORTS
Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of DU's NCAA Division I sports.
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BANNER BASH
Denver's pregame party on Friday will begin at 4 p.m. MT on the south lawn of the Ritchie Center, and run through 6 p.m. The Banner Bash will include live music and pop-up bars around the south courtyard. Doors to Magness Arena will open at 5:30 p.m. MT ahead of the 6:30 p.m. ceremony of the 11th Denver hockey national championship banner raising.
Make sure you get to Friday's home opener and banner raising ceremony early for our Banner Bash Pregame Party! #GoldenAge | #GoPios https://t.co/moQRux09Yo
— Denver Hockey (@DU_Hockey) October 14, 2026
WEAR GOLD
As we celebrate a Golden Age in Denver Hockey, fans are encouraged to wear gold for Friday night's banner raising event and home opener.
Be bold and wear GOLD for the home opener & banner raising on Friday night vs. Michigan. #GoldenAge // #GoPios https://t.co/tl79sSIO2c
— Denver Hockey (@DU_Hockey) October 13, 2026
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRESENTED BY SODEXO
Fans can look forward to more variety this season, including Hot Nuts & Doughnuts with dessert cocktails and the new Chef's Corner that features chicken and waffle sliders. Fan favorites like Polidori Sausage, burgers, nachos and Pepsi products return, alongside new batched cocktails made with Suerte Tequila, Evan Williams Bourbon, and Red Rocks Vodka bars throughout the concourse. Dickey's Barbeque and Jimmy John's are also returning. CONCOURSE MAP
TEAM STORE LOCATIONS
The DU Bookstore will operate two locations on game days: The Pioneer Store in the north east corner of Magness near the Breckenridge Brewery and a new pop-up location on the West Concourse. Both locations feature Under Armour "The Standard" and "Golden Age" gear while supplies last. Shop online anytime - BUY HERE and be game day ready!
NEW VENUE SERVICE PROVIDER
Denver Athletics is excited to announce a new partnership with LAZ Live! to support venue operations and parking management. Together, this collaboration will help deliver a safe, seamless and welcoming experience for all attendees. Denver Athletics is excited to welcome LAZ Live! to our game day experience.
PARKING AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
Construction and parking updates provided prior to last week's exhibition still hold true this weekend. READ HERE
TICKETS:
Fans are encouraged to save their tickets in their phone wallet before they arrive. Tickets in your account are available now by clicking here.
CLEAR BAG POLICY:
Fans are encouraged to review Denver's clear bag policy and A-Z Guide before attending Magness Arena.
ALTITUDE TV AND NCHC.TV:
Can't attend Magness Arena on any given game night? Altitude TV will broadcast 14 of the 18 Denver hockey home games this season. FULL TV SCHEDULE. All 18 of Denver's home games and conference away games will be broadcast live on NCHC.TV. Register here to make sure you're ready for the 2026-27 season.
DENVER'S HOME FOR COLLEGE SPORTS
Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of DU's NCAA Division I sports.
Like Denver Pioneers on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers on Twitter
Follow @DenverPioneers on Instagram
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