The Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness has announced its operating hours for winter interterm 2025-26, beginning Sunday, November 23.

Winter Break Hours (November 23 - January 4)

Mondays - Thursdays: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fridays: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Additionally, the facility will operate under the following hours on upcoming holidays:

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Day (November 27): 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve (December 24): 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Day (December 25): CLOSED
New Year's Eve (December 31): 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New Year's Day (January 1): 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Coors Fitness Center including El Pomar Natatorium, Gates Field House and Stapleton Pavilion will operate under the Ritchie Center winter break and holiday hours. Hours for Joy Burns Arena and the gymnastics facility are subject to scheduled programming. Ritchie Center events including Denver Pioneers home events will be held during their scheduled times and are not subject to winter break or holiday hours.

Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

For more information, please contact us at 303-871-3845 or recreation@du.edu.