Making the rounds in the Pepsi Center to finalize some logistics yesterday, I was definitely not prepared for what I was about to see. Welcoming some new staff, we toured the concourses and visited some of the media workspaces. But the best was yet to come…

The unassigned filing center is really taking shape. It still resembles a practice basketball court, but there are a few major differences. The hardwood floor has been covered up to protect the surface, and the court is filled with tables and TVs to accommodate members of the media. Power sockets and Internet connections are also being put in place so the press can file their stories. Adjacent to the basketball court, the Blogger Lounge is coming together with it’s own supply of tables, couches, TVs, and connectivity.

We made a few other stops to get our new team acquainted with the space, but the real surprise came when we peeked inside the “bowl” of the Pepsi Center. Prepare to be amazed! Our production team has a lot of experience with big events -- and it shows. They’ve done it all, from the Grammy’s to Super Bowl halftime shows.

Unfortunately I’m not allowed to give you any more details about the stage. You’ll just have to wait until our official unveiling on Friday! Even though I can’t give you an inside look inside at the Pepsi Center “bowl,” I won’t leave you empty-handed. Take a look at the transformation of the former Denver Nuggets practice court: