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{{Short description|Event arena in Broomfield, Colorado, USA}}
{{Use MDY dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Use American English|date=May 2023}}
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| name                = 1stBank Center
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| image               = 1stBank Center.JPG
| image_size          = 250px
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| former names        = Broomfield Event Center (2006–09)<br>Odeum Colorado (2009–10)
| address             = 11450 Broomfield Lane
| location            = [[Broomfield, Colorado]]
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| broke_ground        = {{Start date|2005|10|18}}
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| opened              = {{Start date|2006|11|09}}
| renovated           = 2009–10
| expanded            = 
| closed              = {{end date and age|2023|09|27}}
| demolished          = November 2024–2025
| owner               = Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority
| operator            = Peak Entertainment
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| cost                = US$45 million<br>(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|45000000|2005}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
| architect           = Sink Combs Dethlefs
| project_manager     = International Coliseums Company
| structural engineer = Martin & Martin Consulting Engineers
| services engineer   = ME Engineers
| general_contractor  = Sanders Construction, Inc
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| capacity            = 6,500<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.1stbankcenter.com/venue-info|title=Welcome to 1STBANK Center.|publisher=1stBank Center|website=1stbankcenter.com|access-date=January 6, 2020}}</ref>
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| tenants             = [[Rocky Mountain Rage]] ([[Central Hockey League|CHL]]) (2006–09)<br>[[Colorado 14ers]] ([[NBA D-League]]) (2006–09)<br>[[Denver Roller Dolls]] ([[Women's Flat Track Derby Association|WFTDA]]) (2010–2023)
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| website             = {{URL|http://www.1stbankcenter.com/|Venue Website}}
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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, Colorado|Broomfield]]. It was located near the [[Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport]] and the [[Flatiron Crossing Mall]]. Opening in 2006, the arena naming rights belonged to [[FirstBank Holding Co|1stBank]], a local financial institution since 2010. The venue was typically used for mid-sized concerts in the [[Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area|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]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/11/10/colorado-music-hall-of-fame-to-permanently-move-to-red-rocks/ |title=Colorado Music Hall of Fame To Permanently Move To Red Rocks | date=November 10, 2013 |website=[[KCNC-TV]] |access-date=January 28, 2014}}</ref> For sports, it was the home of the [[Denver Roller Dolls]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Moore |first=Paula |date=January 21, 2010 |title=Roller derby coming to Broomfield's Odeum|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2010/01/18/daily72.html?page=all |newspaper=Denver Business Journal |access-date=January 28, 2014 }}</ref> and former home of the [[Rocky Mountain Rage]] and [[Colorado 14ers]].<ref>{{cite news | title=Broomfield Event Center opens Thursday |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2006/11/06/daily32.html |newspaper=Denver Business Journal |date=November 7, 2006|access-date=January 28, 2014 }}</ref> The arena closed in 2023 and was demolished the following year.

==History==
[[File:Broomfield Event Center.jpg|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 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 (Denver)|Fillmore Auditorium]], [[Budweiser Events Center]], [[World Arena, Colorado Springs|World Arena]] and the (now defunct) City Lights Pavilion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2009/12/odeum_colorado_--_the_new_name.php |title=Odeum Colorado -- the new name for the Broomfield Event Center -- to open this spring with pair of concerts by Furthur |last1=Herrera |first1=Dave |date=December 3, 2009 |website=[[Westword]] |access-date=January 28, 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |last=Moore |first=Paula |title=Broomfield Event Center weathers growing pains |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2007/03/26/story5.html?page=all |newspaper=Denver Business Journal |access-date=January 28, 2014 }}</ref>

Until 2009, the arena was operated by Broomfield Sports and Entertainment (created by Wiens and Frew).<ref>{{cite news |last=Moore |first=Paula |date=February 4, 2010 |title=FirstBank buys naming rights to Broomfield arena |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2010/02/01/daily55.html?page=all |newspaper=[[Denver Business Journal]] |access-date=January 28, 2014}}</ref> Management ceased when the company could no longer financially afford to maintain the failing venue.<ref>{{cite news |last=Moore |first=Paula |date=February 18, 2009 |title=Broomfield seeks new operator for Events Center |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/02/16/daily39.html?page=all |newspaper=Denver Business Journal |access-date=January 28, 2014 }}</ref> The Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority (BURA) began seeking a new management company in January 2009. [[AEG Live]], VenuWorks and [[SMG (property management)|SMG]] all placed bids.<ref>{{cite news | title=Report: Anschutz's AEG, SMG vying for Broomfield Event Center contract |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/04/27/daily25.html?page=all|newspaper=Denver Business Journal |date=April 27, 2009 |access-date=January 28, 2014 }}</ref> Operations were passed off to Peak Entertainment&mdash;a joint venture between [[Kroenke Sports Enterprises]] and AEG Live Rocky Mountains, in June 2009, for 28 years.<ref>{{cite news | title=Anschutz-Kroenke venture picked to run Broomfield Event Center |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/06/15/daily50.html?page=all|newspaper=Denver Business Journal |date=June 17, 2009 |access-date=January 28, 2014 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.broomfieldenterprise.com/ci_13909884 |title=Odeum new name in Broomfield entertainment |last1=Davidson |first1=Michael |date=December 2, 2009 |website=[[Broomfield Enterprise]] |access-date=January 28, 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2010/03/a_first_look_at_the_newly_reno.php |title=Moving Pictures: A first look at the newly renovated 1st Bank Center |last1=Herrera |first1=Dave|date=March 4, 2010 |website=Westword |access-date=January 28, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_14436498?source=most_viewed |title=Broomfield 1stBank Center off to fast start |last1=Collins |first1=Mark |date=February 22, 2010 |website=[[Daily Camera]] |access-date=January 28, 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.coloradodaily.com/out-there/ci_14328631 |title=1stBank Center: Odeum Colorado, formerly Broomfield Event Center, renamed again |last1=Davidson |first1=Michael |date=February 4, 2010 |website=[[Colorado Daily]] |access-date=January 28, 2014}}</ref> The agreement began on March 1, 2010. The arena reopened on March 5, 2010, with a concert by [[Furthur (band)|Furthur]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_13922613 |title=With Furthur ado, Odeum Colorado to replace Broomfield Event Center |last1=Baca |first1=Ricardo |date=December 4, 2009 |website=[[The Denver Post]] |access-date=January 28, 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 24, 2023 |title=1stBank Center in Broomfield to be torn down |url=https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/1stbank-center-broomfield-closing/73-180e16c4-3037-4906-9d7c-6d780d508328 |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=KUSA.com |language=en-US}}</ref>  The large property is expected to be redeveloped soon after demolition of the 1st Bank Center. Demolition began in November 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lynn |first1=Nate |title=Demolition work begins on 1stBank Center |url=https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/1stbank-center-broomfield-demolition/73-463f306e-a184-4168-8c9c-902a01cf94c6 |work=9News |publisher=KUSA-TV |date=November 20, 2024}}</ref> The demolition of the building cost $3 million. As of May 2025, the site where the arena once stood was now a dirt lot.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Horbacewicz |first1=Sarah |title=Former arena site in one Colorado city receives no bids for redevelopment, nearby businesses share concerns |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-developers-bids-former-1stbank-center-broomfield-nearby-businesses-worried/ |work=CBS News Coloradio |agency=CBS |publisher=KCNC-TV |date=May 28, 2025}}</ref>

The 1st Bank Center held its final event on September 27, 2023, with an episode of ''[[AEW Dynamite]]''.

==Naming history==
*Broomfield Event Center <small>(November 9, 2006&mdash;December 8, 2009)</small>
*Odeum Colorado <small>(December 9, 2009&mdash;February 28, 2010) (no events were held during the time as the arena was being renovated)</small>
*1stBank Center <small>(March 1, 2010—September 27, 2023)</small>

==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|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)
*[[2018 in Glory#Glory 56: Denver|Glory 56: Denver]] (August 10, 2018)
*[[AEW Dynamite]] (March 4, 2020)
*[[New Year's Smash (2022)]] (December 28, 2022)
*[[2023_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship|BKFC 41]] (April 29, 2023)
*[[ONE on Prime Video 10]] (May 5, 2023)
*[[AEW Dynamite]] (September 27, 2023)

== External links ==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140126131141/http://www.aegworldwide.com/facilities/arenas/1stbankcenter 1stBank Center at AEG Facilities]
*[http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/building-types/arenas/colorado/projects/710103205/ 1stBank Center at Reed Construction Data]

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