Empower Field at Mile High
Denver · Home of 🏈 Denver Broncos
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Empower Field at Mile High?
- Empower Field at Mile High in Denver is home to the Denver Broncos (NFL).
- What is the closest airport to Empower Field at Mile High?
- Denver (DEN) is the closest major airport, about 25 miles (40 km) from Empower Field at Mile High — roughly 36 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Empower Field at Mile High?
- Game-day parking starts around $35 USD. Free curbside parking can be found in the Sunnyside and Berkeley neighborhoods roughly 1.5 miles from the stadium, but that means a long walk and active enforcement in th…
- How much is a beer at Empower Field at Mile High?
- A standard beer is estimated at about $8.57 USD (16 oz), 2026; we couldn't confirm it on a menu. A regular hot dog is about $5.17 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Empower Field at Mile High without a car?
- RTD light rail: Empower Field & Decatur-Federal light rail stations serve the stadium directly (a few minutes' walk); reachable via the RTD W/E lines with a transfer near Union Station area (~4 min ride from Union Station per third-party su…
- Where are the best seats at Empower Field at Mile High?
- Lower sidelines (100s) for the loud, thin-air crowd; upper 500s cheap with mountain views. The altitude affects everyone — sit lower. Open bowl.
- What is the bag policy at Empower Field at Mile High?
- Clear bags up to 12×6×12 in. (or a one-gallon freezer bag), plus a 4.5×6.5 in. clutch. Food for yourself is allowed inside your clear bag; no outside alcohol. Clear plastic bottles up to 1 L (34 oz) are allowed only if empty at screening; no metal, glass or thermoses.
- Is Empower Field at Mile High wheelchair accessible?
- ADA tickets are limited and sold through Ticketmaster (1-800-745-3000); game-day swaps are first-come, for you plus one companion. ADA parking permits are sold only on arrival ($35 Lot L, $40 Lots D/G, card only) and usually sell out within 2 hours of lots opening; drop-off is at the northeast corner near Gate 5. Ramps are in all four corners and 12 elevators are at the 50-yard line; on Broncos game days, shuttle carts run from 3 hours before to 1 hour after. Ask Guest Relations at the gate for wheelchair help inside.
✈️🚗 Getting to Empower Field at Mile High
Nearest major airport: Denver (DEN) — about 25 mi / 36 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower sidelines (100s) for the loud, thin-air crowd; upper 500s cheap with mountain views. The altitude affects everyone — sit lower. Open bowl.
Parking
Big lots around the stadium just west of downtown; tailgating is big. Light rail is close. ($35–50 USD)
Getting there
RTD light rail to the Empower Field station + walk; or drive. Walkable from LoDo (~20 min).
Bar scene
The stadium is by the lots (tailgate scene); LoDo and the Highlands are a short ride/walk with Denver's best bars and breweries.
Pre-game bars
- Lot tailgates — Broncos Country pre-game.
- LoDo / Highlands — Denver's bar districts, short ride.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Standard beer (16 oz), 2026, estimate$8.57
- Hot dog (estimate)$5.17
- 💸 Deal: Mile High Favs value menu ($5, or $4 for Broncos Plus loyalty members) covering hot dog, nachos, pretzel, popcorn, bottled water/soda, coffee, hot …
- Rocky Mountain oysters$12
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- Light rail from downtown
- Hydrate — mile-high altitude
♿ Accessibility at Empower Field at Mile High
ADA tickets are limited and sold through Ticketmaster (1-800-745-3000); game-day swaps are first-come, for you plus one companion. ADA parking permits are sold only on arrival ($35 Lot L, $40 Lots D/G, card only) and usually sell out within 2 hours of lots opening; drop-off is at the northeast corner near Gate 5. Ramps are in all four corners and 12 elevators are at the 50-yard line; on Broncos game days, shuttle carts run from 3 hours before to 1 hour after. Ask Guest Relations at the gate for wheelchair help inside.
- Sensory-friendly
- KultureCity sensory bags (photo ID) at Guest Relations. Sensory rooms inside Gate 6 on the Lower Concourse (all ticket holders) and on the Plaza Level near Suite 233 (suite/club only); check in at Guest Relations near Section 121 or Gate 2.
- Hearing
- Open captioning in English and Spanish on three LED ribbon boards at Broncos games and major events. Assistive listening devices aren't mentioned on the current page.
- ASL interpreters
- Contact the ADA hotline (720-258-3337 or adainfo@broncos.nfl.net) at least 4 weeks ahead.
- Service animals
- Trained service animals welcome; emotional support animals are not. No relief area is listed on the current page.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags (clear-bag policy)
- Clear bags up to 12×6×12 in. (or a one-gallon freezer bag), plus a 4.5×6.5 in. clutch.
- Outside food
- Food for yourself is allowed inside your clear bag; no outside alcohol.
- Water bottles
- Clear plastic bottles up to 1 L (34 oz) are allowed only if empty at screening; no metal, glass or thermoses.
- Refill stations
- Filling stations and fountains throughout the stadium.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Large golf umbrellas
- Seat cushions wider than 18 in. or with zippers
- Signs over 3×5 ft
- Video cameras; lenses over 6 in.
- Outside alcohol
⚠️ Check before you go: Older team info said sealed bottles up to 1 L were OK; the current A-Z guide says bottles must be empty at screening. We show the stricter rule.
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Empower Field at Mile High as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Denver (DEN) (DEN). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Thu, Oct 15Seattle Seahawks at Broncos NFL
- Thu, Oct 15Seattle Seahawks at Broncos NFL
- Sun, Nov 1Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos NFL
- Sun, Nov 1Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos NFL
- Sun, Nov 22Las Vegas Raiders at Broncos NFL
- Sun, Nov 22Las Vegas Raiders at Broncos NFL
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