Denver Broncos
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1701 Bryant Street
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City
Denver
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State
CO
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Venue name
Empower Field at Mile High
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Zip code
80204
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Parking
Guide url
https://www.empowerfieldatmilehigh.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking/broncos/
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Hours
Official lots open 4 hours before kickoff; early-tailgating Lot C opens approximately 6 hours before kickoff.
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Premium
Most lots closest to the stadium (south side) are reserved for VIP and season-long pass holders.
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Public transport
RTD D, E and W light rail lines serve Empower Field at Mile High Station; multiple bus routes nearby (see Public Transit Options).
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Recommended lots
Orange Lot for main east gate; Blue Lot for north (Pepsi Center/Ball Arena connection)
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Towing
Illegally parked vehicles (blocking lanes, unauthorized lots, surrounding neighborhoods) subject to towing at owner's expense; neighborhood streets near the stadium are permit-restricted on gamedays.
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Traffic
I-25 exits at 17th Ave/23rd Ave and Colfax Ave back up before kickoff; Federal Blvd and Bryant St are slow post-game — arrive early or use rail from Union Station.
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Public transportation
App
RTD Next Ride app/tool (type "Broncos" as destination) and rtd-denver.com trip planner.
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Ferry
None.
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Shuttles
Dropoff
Not applicable.
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Frequency
RTD runs regularly scheduled (sometimes enhanced) rail service on D, E and W lines before and after games rather than dedicated shuttles.
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Notes
Use RTD's Next Ride tool and type "Broncos" as the destination to see all train/bus options and departure times from your location.
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Operator
Formerly RTD (Regional Transportation District); no current operator.
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Pickup
Not applicable; historically BroncosRide served park-n-rides across the metro area.
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Bicycles
Secure
Yes — the Broncos Bike Valet stores bikes securely (staffed) for the duration of the game at no charge.
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Valet
Yes — free, outside Gate 4 next to Lot J on the stadium's north side.
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Accessibility
Fun fact
ADA Power Stations with electrical outlets are built into accessible seating areas so fans can recharge wheelchairs and medical equipment during games.
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Sensory
Two sensory rooms — inside Gate 6 on the Lower Concourse (all ticketholders) and on the Plaza Level next to Suite 233 (suite/club guests); open for all major events.
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Service animals
Trained guide, signal and service dogs are permitted; other animals are not.
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Food and vendors
Parking Apps Accepted
Prepaid parking commonly available via ParkWhiz and SpotHero; official lots accept contactless card payment.
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Venue history
Capacity (source context unspecified)
76,125
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Original capacity
76,125.
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Original name
Invesco Field at Mile High (2001–2011); then Sports Authority Field at Mile High (2011–2018), Broncos Stadium at Mile High (2018–2019), Empower Field at Mile High (2019–present).
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Records
Tebow-to-Thomas was the fastest overtime in NFL playoff history (11 seconds); Manning set the NFL single-season passing TD record (55) during the 2013 campaign played largely at this stadium.
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Retired numbers
7 (John Elway), 18 (Frank Tripucka/Peyton Manning) and 44 (Floyd Little), displayed with the Broncos Ring of Fame inside the stadium.
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Venue details
Climate
High-altitude, semi-arid climate — thin air (visiting teams feel it), intense sun, and late-season games that can swing from 60°F to sub-zero snow; thunderstorm delays possible in early season.
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Features
Large HD video board over the south end zone (installed 2013) topped by the Bucky the Bronco statue; steel-grate stands engineered to echo the original Mile High "thunder"; Ring of Fame plaza.
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Orientation
North–south.
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