Where is Section 501 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 501: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 501 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 322 ft from midfield and Row 23 sits 127 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 501, Row 12, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 501, Row 12. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 501, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 501, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 501, Row 21, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 501, Row 21. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 501?

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

Is Section 501 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 501 from the field?

The front row is 322 ft (98.1 m) from midfield; Row 23 is 364 ft. Eye height runs from 101 ft above the field at the front to 127 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.4° from Row 1, 18.1° from Row 12 and 19.3° from Row 23. Seats face a compass bearing of 60.1°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	322 ft	101 ft	17.4°	no
4	327 ft	101 ft	17.2°	no
7	333 ft	105 ft	17.5°	no
10	339 ft	110 ft	18.0°	no
13	344 ft	114 ft	18.3°	no
16	350 ft	116 ft	18.4°	no
19	356 ft	122 ft	18.9°	no
22	362 ft	126 ft	19.2°	no
23	364 ft	127 ft	19.3°	no

Is Section 501 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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