Pepsi Center
New Standard of Arena LightingPepsi Center is a popular multi-purpose arena located in Denver, Colorado. The arena is home to the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL), and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). When not in use by one of Denver’s sports teams, the building frequently serves as a concert venue for celebrity performers.
Project Details
Client: Kronke Sports & Entertainment
Date: October 2017
Areas: Main Arena & Practice Facility
Partners: Integrity, Excel Energy, ME Engineers
Project Overview by Corey Berhost
| Category | Before | After |
| CCT | 4,100K | 5,400K |
| CRI | 52 | 94 |
| R9 | -200 | 67 |
| Peak | 600 nm | 452 nm |
| FC Avg | 194 | 234 |
| Horizontal Uniformity |
1.51:1 | 1.34:1 |
| Category | Before | After |
| CCT | 4,100K | 4,596K |
| CRI | 52 | 94 |
| R9 | -200 | 67 |
| Peak | 600 nm | 452 nm |
| FC Avg | 197 | 295 |
| Horizontal Uniformity |
1.37:1 | 1.12:1 |
NHL Setting
| Category | Before | After |
| CCT | 4,100K | 5,400K |
| CRI | 52 | 94 |
| R9 | -200 | 67 |
| Peak | 600nm | 452nm |
| FC Avg | 194 | 234 |
| Horizontal Uniformity |
1.51:1 | 1.34:1 |
NBA Setting
| Category | Before | After |
| CCT | 4,100K | 4,596K |
| CRI | 52 | 94 |
| R9 | -200 | 67 |
| Peak | 600nm | 452nm |
| FC Avg | 194 | 295 |
| Horizontal Uniformity |
1.37:1 | 1.12:1 |
“Part of the problem is that there is so many new technologies, we needed to partner with the right company that can do the job for us. That’s why we hired Planled.”
“Pepsi Center in Denver, CO instantly achieved 80% energy savings by going to LED. Although fixture count increased from 264 Metal Halide Flood Fixtures to 312 LED Fixtures, the visual experience went from “Standard Definition” to “High Definition”. The focal point for this project was squarely on the improving the broadcast quality, player experience & overall uniformity. The Pepsi Center is now widely considered the best lit Arena in the world with a CRI of 93+ and R9 (Red) Value of 50+, a previously unprecedented level.”
