Empower Field at Mile High Section 228: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 228 is in the 200 level, south end zone, near the south east corner of Empower Field at Mile High, on the visitors' side. Its rows run 4-5, 6-33 (30 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 347 ft from midfield and Row 33 sits 88 ft above the field. At a 2:25 pm kickoff for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs, a seat here gets about 12 minutes of direct sun.
Sat in Section 228? Share your view
How many rows are in Section 228?
30 rows: 4-5, 6-33. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 228 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Only small collapsible umbrellas are allowed, carried in by hand, so bring a rain jacket.
How far is Section 228 from the field?
The front row is 347 ft (105.7 m) from midfield; Row 33 is 388 ft. Eye height runs from 76 ft above the field at the front to 88 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 12.4° from Row 4, 12.6° from Row 19 and 12.8° from Row 33. Seats face a compass bearing of 0.8°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 347 ft | 76 ft | 12.4° | no |
| 7 | 351 ft | 77 ft | 12.4° | no |
| 10 | 355 ft | 79 ft | 12.5° | no |
| 13 | 359 ft | 80 ft | 12.5° | no |
| 16 | 364 ft | 81 ft | 12.6° | no |
| 19 | 368 ft | 82 ft | 12.6° | no |
| 22 | 372 ft | 84 ft | 12.6° | no |
| 25 | 377 ft | 85 ft | 12.7° | no |
| 28 | 381 ft | 86 ft | 12.7° | no |
| 31 | 385 ft | 87 ft | 12.7° | no |
| 33 | 388 ft | 88 ft | 12.8° | no |
Is Section 228 in the sun or shade?
Mostly shaded: about 12 minutes of direct sun at a 2:25 pm kickoff for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs. By row band: front third 0 min, middle 0 min, top 36 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks Thu Oct 15, 2026 | 6:15 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Sun Nov 1, 2026 | 2:25 pm | 12 min shade at kickoff |
| Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Sun Nov 22, 2026 | 2:25 pm | 12 min shade at kickoff |
| Broncos vs Miami Dolphins Sun Dec 6, 2026 | 2:05 pm | 16 min shade at kickoff |
| Broncos vs Buffalo Bills Fri Dec 25, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 13 min shade at kickoff |
Next door: Empower Field at Mile High Section 236 · Empower Field at Mile High Section 229
Planning the day: Empower Field seating chart with sun and shade · Empower Field parking, tailgating and light rail · Empower Field clear bag policy · how the Empower Field data is measured.