Upcoming Denver Broncos dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Denver Broncos tickets in short
The Denver Broncos play their home games at Empower Field at Mile High, a 76,125-seat open-air stadium just west of downtown Denver. The NFL season runs from preseason games in August through a regular season that starts in September and ends in early January, with playoffs after that. Demand is steady: the franchise reports selling out essentially every home game since the 1970 AFL–NFL merger, so most seats for division games and prime-time dates are bought on the resale market.
The Broncos were founded in 1959 and began play in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL, the rival league that merged with the NFL in 1970). They have won three Super Bowls: XXXII after the 1997 season over Green Bay, XXXIII after the 1998 season over Atlanta, and Super Bowl 50 after the 2015 season over Carolina. They have also won eight AFC Championships and lost four Super Bowls, so the franchise has a long record of deep playoff runs.
The team plays in the AFC West with the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers. All four were AFL originals, which is why those rivalries carry more history than most division matchups.
Choosing seats at Empower Field at Mile High
The stadium has three main seating tiers. The lower bowl (the 100-level sections closest to the field) wraps the entire field. The 300 level is the club tier, home to the United Club seats with padded chairs and indoor lounge access. The 500 level is the upper deck. Suites sit between the tiers; the stadium has 132 executive suites.
Sideline, end zone and club
- Lower sideline, rows 15–30: the strongest football view. You are high enough to see plays develop across the line of scrimmage but still close enough to hear the field.
- Front rows of the lower sideline: close to the action, but the team benches, staff and camera crews standing on the sideline can block the near side of the field. Rows 1–8 are better for atmosphere than for watching a full drive.
- Club level (300s): the best balance of sightline and comfort. These seats are priced for the amenities, so they sit near the top of the market for any given game.
- Lower end zone: good for watching red-zone plays come straight at you, weaker for judging yardage between the 30s. A seat in the upper rows of the end zone sees more of the field than the front rows.
- Upper deck (500s): the usual entry point on price. Sideline sections in the 500s give a full-field, tactical view that many longtime fans prefer to a low end-zone seat.
Sun, shade and altitude
The stadium is open to the sky, and Denver sits at 5,280 feet. Sun is strong at altitude even on cool days. For early-season afternoon games, seats on the west side of the bowl, with the sun behind them, fall into shade sooner as the afternoon goes on, while east-side seats face the sun. For late-season games the opposite problem applies: temperatures can drop sharply after sunset, and seats in shade stay cold. Pick your side for the month, not just for the view.
Visiting fans tend to collect in the upper north end zone, according to third-party seating guides. If you are traveling to see the visitors, that is where you are likely to find company.
Which Broncos games draw the most demand
A Broncos home schedule usually includes one or two preseason games in August and eight or nine regular-season home games between September and early January. Demand, and resale pricing with it, follows a predictable pattern.
- Division rivals: the Chiefs and Raiders visit every season, and those games draw the largest crowds of traveling fans and the strongest local demand.
- Prime-time games: Sunday, Monday and Thursday night games carry a national spotlight, and the late kickoff adds atmosphere along with cold.
- Late-season games with playoff stakes: December dates move with the standings. When a postseason spot is in play, prices climb in the final week; when it is not, late-season games can be the best value of the year.
- Opponents with traveling fan bases: teams whose fans travel heavily push demand up regardless of records.
- Preseason games: the least expensive way into the stadium and a good choice for a first visit with children.
Prices for a given game tend to move most in the final week before kickoff, when weather forecasts and playoff implications become clear. Snow in the forecast can soften demand from casual buyers.
Getting to the stadium
Light rail is the simplest way in. As of the 2026 season, RTD's E and W lines stop at Empower Field at Mile High Station, about an eight-minute walk from the gates, and the W line also serves Decatur-Federal Station on the stadium's west side. Trains are crowded after the final whistle, so expect a wait on the platform.
Parking on site is limited. The stadium says its lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff (one tailgate lot opens six hours early), that pre-sold permits typically sell out, and that remaining gameday spots are sold by credit card on a first-come basis. Rideshare drop-off is at the northeast corner near Gate 5, while pickup moves to a lot at 5th and Walnut Street near Ball Arena, roughly a 15-minute walk east. A Denver Trolley shuttle has also run from Confluence Park on game days.
Check the stadium's Broncos parking page and RTD's service alerts before you go, since lot rules and train schedules change.
Gameday rules and tailgating at Mile High
Tailgating is part of the experience. As of the 2026 season, it is permitted in most stadium lots, with exceptions such as the valet and carpool areas, and vehicles must stay within their own space. A separately ticketed VIP tailgate has operated in Lot J from three hours before kickoff.
Know these rules before you arrive, and check the venue's current policy before you go:
- Gates: general gates open two hours before kickoff; club and suite entrances open three hours before.
- Bags: a clear-bag policy applies. You may carry one clear bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches plus one small clutch of about 4.5 by 6.5 inches.
- Tickets: mobile tickets use a rotating barcode, so screenshots are not accepted. Load the ticket in the team app before you reach the gate.
- Payments: the stadium is cashless.
- Re-entry: not allowed. Once you leave, the ticket is spent.
Inside, the stadium carries over a tradition from old Mile High Stadium: steel floors in the stands let fans stomp to make the noise known as Mile High Thunder. Atop the scoreboard stands Bucky, a 30-foot replica of the bucking-bronco statue that was a fixture of the old stadium.
Following the Broncos on the road
Broncos fans travel well within the AFC West, and Kansas City, Las Vegas and Inglewood are the three road trips guaranteed every season. Las Vegas is the easiest of the three to plan, since Allegiant Stadium sits about a mile from the Strip and hotel inventory is deep. Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium is a tougher room for visitors: it is among the loudest outdoor stadiums in the league, and home fans fill nearly every seat. At SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, visiting fan bases often make up a large share of the crowd for Chargers home games, which makes it one of the friendlier road venues for traveling Broncos fans.
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Franchise history and defining moments
The Broncos played at the original Mile High Stadium from 1960 through 2000. The current stadium opened next door on August 11, 2001, as Invesco Field at Mile High, later became Sports Authority Field at Mile High, and has carried the Empower Field at Mile High name since 2019.
Several eras define the team's identity. The Orange Crush defense of 1977 to 1983 gave the franchise its first lasting identity. The Drive, John Elway's 98-yard game-tying march in Cleveland in the January 1987 AFC Championship (Denver won 23–20 in overtime), remains the best-known possession in team history. Back-to-back titles followed in the 1997 and 1998 seasons, and the No Fly Zone defense carried the team to Super Bowl 50. An overtime touchdown pass on the first play of overtime in the 2011 playoffs added one more famous highlight.
The team has named Burnham Yard, near downtown, as its preferred site for a privately funded new stadium targeted for the 2031 season. Until then, Empower Field remains home.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Denver Broncos play home games?
The Broncos play at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, an open-air stadium that opened in 2001 and seats 76,125 for football.
What are the best seats for a Broncos game?
Lower-level sideline seats around rows 15 to 30 give the best balance of closeness and full-field view. Club seats on the 300 level add comfort, and upper-deck sideline seats are the value pick.
Can you take light rail to a Broncos game?
Yes. RTD's E and W lines stop at Empower Field at Mile High Station, about an eight-minute walk from the stadium, and the W line also stops at Decatur-Federal Station.
What is the bag policy at Empower Field at Mile High?
As of the 2026 season, fans may bring one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches plus a small clutch. Check the stadium's current policy before you go.
How many Super Bowls have the Broncos won?
Three: Super Bowl XXXII, Super Bowl XXXIII and Super Bowl 50. The franchise has also won eight AFC Championships.
When do gates open for Broncos games?
General gates open two hours before kickoff, and club and suite gates open three hours before. Parking lots open about 4.5 hours before kickoff.