To request availability, please submit an event request form or call 303-871-4731.

Our pricing varies by event type and venue. To request pricing for a specific event, please contact our event coordinator at 303-871-4731, or submit an event request form.

The following Ritchie Center venues are available for outside events:

• Marion Gottesfeld Room
• Gold Club
• conference rooms
• Magness Arena
• Hamilton Gymnasium
• Gates Field House
• Joy Burns Arena
• Barton Lacrosse Stadium
• Stapleton Tennis Pavilion
• El Pomar Natatorium

Our venue capacity varies based on event set, safety requirements and client preferences. For a general guide to event capacity, please visit our Ritchie Center venue page. To receive a more accurate capacity estimate for your event, please contact our event coordinator.

We book events up to one year in advance. If you are interested in a multi-year booking agreement, please contact us for further information.

To book your event at the Ritchie Center, please contact our event coordinator, Toni Dietz, at 303-871-4731, or toni.dietz@du.edu.

If a venue is available for your event, we will place a hold for the date and time requested. To confirm your booking, you must provide a signed event agreement, 50 percent (non-refundable) deposit and certificate of insurance naming the University of Denver as an additionally insured party.

Parking is available in different University parking lots. Generally, events held at the Ritchie Center use parking lots L, 103, C, 108, or W. Parking may be pre-purchased for an event or paid by event attendees. Depending on the nature of your event, our parking fees range from $7-$20.

Unfortunately, outside catering is not allowed at the Ritchie Center. Sodexo is the exclusive catering vendor for the Ritchie Center. If you would like more information about Sodexo’s catering services, please contact Angela Saunkeah at 303-871-4624.

Yes, we do offer non-profit rental rates with proof of 501c3 status. Please call our event coordinator at 303-871-4731 for more information.

Please contact us immediately if you need to cancel an event. Your 50 percent deposit is non-refundable, however, if your event can be rescheduled, we will work with you to find a different date.

Yes, handicap parking spots and a disability access location are available on the north side of our facility. Accessible seating is available in each of our venues.

Yes, if requested, we can provide box office services. Please speak with our event coordinator regarding your box office needs when booking your event.

All events are required to hire a baseline level of Ritchie Center staff including custodial and event services. We welcome volunteers; however, they cannot replace our event staff, who are trained in event and emergency protocols. If you have specific questions about volunteer staff, please contact our event coordinator at 303-871-4731.