Where is Section 500 at Empower Field at Mile High?

In the 500 level, south end zone, near the south west corner, on the Broncos side of the field.

Empower Field at Mile High Section 500: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 500 is in the 500 level, south end zone, near the south west corner of Empower Field at Mile High, on the Broncos side of the field. Its rows run 1-23 (23 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 326 ft from midfield and Row 23 sits 126 ft above the field. At a 2:25 pm kickoff for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs, a seat here gets about 0 minutes of direct sun.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 500, Row 12, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 500, Row 12. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 500, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 500, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 500, Row 21, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 500, Row 21. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 500?

23 rows: 1-23. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 500 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 500 from the field?

The front row is 326 ft (99.3 m) from midfield; Row 23 is 365 ft. Eye height runs from 100 ft above the field at the front to 126 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.0° from Row 1, 18.0° from Row 12 and 19.0° from Row 23. Seats face a compass bearing of 53.2°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	326 ft	100 ft	17.0°	no
4	331 ft	100 ft	16.9°	no
7	336 ft	106 ft	17.4°	no
10	342 ft	107 ft	17.3°	no
13	347 ft	113 ft	18.0°	no
16	352 ft	117 ft	18.3°	no
19	358 ft	121 ft	18.7°	no
22	363 ft	126 ft	19.1°	no
23	365 ft	126 ft	19.0°	no

Is Section 500 in the sun or shade?

Mostly shaded: about 0 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 0 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	0 min shade at kickoff
Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Sun Nov 22, 2026	2:25 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
Broncos vs Miami Dolphins Sun Dec 6, 2026	2:05 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
Broncos vs Buffalo Bills Fri Dec 25, 2026	2:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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