Empower Field at Mile High seating chart: sections, rows, sun and shade
Empower Field at Mile High holds 76,125 fans on three tiers along both sidelines and the north end, with one open stand at the south end. The 100 level (Sections 100 to 135) runs all the way round; the Broncos are on the west side (100 to 111) and visitors on the east (117 to 128). Above it sit the 300 club level (300 to 346) and the 500 level (500 to 542). At the south end the 100s rise straight into the 200 level (228 to 236), under the south scoreboard. This guide models all 135 seating sections from lidar.
| Capacity | 76,125 |
|---|---|
| Sections modelled | 135: 100 level 100 to 135, 200 level 228 to 236, 300 club level 300 to 346, 500 level 500 to 542 |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Broncos side | West (Sections 100 to 111, 300 to 319, 500 to 517) |
| Visitors | East (Sections 117 to 128, 327 to 346, 525 to 542) |
| Covered rows | 100 level Rows 37 and up (sides and north end) and 300 club Rows 13 and up, under the deck above. The 500 level and the south stands are open. |
| Location | 1701 Bryant Street, Denver, CO |
Which side of Empower Field is in the shade?
Sit on the west (Broncos) sideline for shade; the east (visitors) sideline gets the most sun. Average minutes of direct sun per seat for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs at 2:25 pm: 500 level east 130 min, 500 level south 69 min, 500 level north 65 min, 300 club level east 62 min, 100 level east 62 min, 300 club level north 25 min, 300 club level south 21 min, 100 level north 21 min, 100 level south 16 min, 200 level south 12 min, 500 level west 0 min, 300 club level west 0 min, 100 level west 0 min. At an afternoon kickoff in November or December the sun is low in the south west, so the west stands shade the west lower bowl while the east side and the north end face the sun.
Shadiest seats for the next day game: Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs, Sun Nov 1, 2026
Kickoff 2:25 pm MT: shadiest 232, 516, 500, 231, 515, sunniest 538, 539, 540, 537, 541. Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs sun map.
Sunniest sections for every remaining Broncos home game
| Game | Kickoff | Sunniest sections |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Sun Nov 1, 2026 | 2:25 pm | 538 (159 min), 539 (158 min), 540 (149 min) |
| Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Sun Nov 22, 2026 | 2:25 pm | 537 (139 min), 536 (138 min), 538 (133 min) |
| Broncos vs Miami Dolphins Sun Dec 6, 2026 | 2:05 pm | 535 (150 min), 536 (150 min), 537 (148 min) |
| Broncos vs Buffalo Bills Fri Dec 25, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 535 (130 min), 536 (130 min), 537 (127 min) |
Kickoff times as published, Mountain Time; the NFL can flex later-season games. The Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers is added once the NFL sets its date.
Before you go
- Gates: general gates open 2 hours before kickoff; club and suite level gates 3 hours before. No re-entry.
- Bags: one clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches plus one small bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches per person. Empower Field bag policy.
- Water: one clear plastic bottle up to 1 liter, empty at screening; refill stations inside.
- Getting there: RTD E and W light rail lines to Empower Field at Mile High Station, an 8 minute walk. Parking, tailgating and light rail.
- Paying: the stadium is cashless; alcohol sales end after the third quarter, two per purchase.