Home of: The Denver Broncos (AFC West)
Welcome to Empower Field at Mile High, the storied home of the NFL's Denver Broncos. Located in Denver's Sun Valley neighborhood, this iconic venue sits 5,280 feet above sea level, offering a formidable high-altitude advantage paired with some of the most passionate, rowdy fans in football. Opened in 2001 to replace the original Mile High Stadium, the modern stadium preserves unforgettable game-day traditions.
You can join tens of thousands of faithful fans in shouting the iconic "Incomplete Chant," stamping your feet on the specially engineered steel floors to create booming "Mile High Thunder," or booing the game's official no-shows. Look up to see Bucky the Bronco atop the massive south end zone video board—the fifth-largest screen in the NFL. Beyond football, this versatile venue has hosted concerts, international sporting events, and political conventions.
When hunger strikes, you can savor local Denver flavors through concessions created in partnership with famed local restaurateurs. Easily accessible via Interstate 25 or light rail, visiting this stadium delivers an authentic taste of Denver's sports culture and loud, altitude-driven energy that every visiting football enthusiast should experience firsthand.
What to see at Empower Field at Mile High
- High-altitude game-day experience set at 5,280 feet above sea level
- Massive south end zone scoreboard topped with the iconic Bucky the Bronco statue
- Acoustic steel floors designed to amplify fan-generated 'Mile High Thunder'
- Local Denver culinary offerings curated in partnership with popular local restaurateurs
- Convenient light rail access via the Empower Field at Mile High and Decatur-Federal stations
Stadium tours & game day
Take the light rail directly to the stadium using the C, E, or W lines to easily avoid game-day traffic congestion around Interstate 25.
How long: 2-4 hours (game day) · Best time: Game day (Sep–Feb)
How to get there & what’s nearby
Empower Field at Mile High is easy to reach on game days and by Denver’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Denver travel guide.
Empower Field at Mile High in pictures
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