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Denver's Push for Women's Pro Sports Faces Venue Challenges

3/17/2026

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Denver's interest in women's pro sports was evident as more than 15,000 fans attended a neutral-site PWHL game at Ball Arena.
Venue availability for WNBA and PWHL teams remains a challenge; Rob Cohen, of Denver's NWSL ownership group, says venues did not meet league expectations.
City leaders, including Mayor Mike Johnston, say Denver can support leagues, proposing a National Western Complex arena to address venue issues while funding remains unsecured.

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Denver's interest in women's pro sports was evident as more than 15,000 fans attended a neutral-site PWHL game at Ball Arena.
Venue availability for WNBA and PWHL teams remains a challenge; Rob Cohen, of Denver's NWSL ownership group, says venues did not meet league expectations.
City leaders, including Mayor Mike Johnston, say Denver can support leagues, proposing a National Western Complex arena to address venue issues while funding remains unsecured.