Where is Section 505 at Empower Field at Mile High?

In the 500 level, west (Broncos) sideline, on the Broncos side of the field.

Empower Field at Mile High Section 505: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 505 is in the 500 level, west (Broncos) sideline of Empower Field at Mile High, on the Broncos side of the field. Its rows run 1-34 (34 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 273 ft from midfield and Row 34 sits 146 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 505, Row 18, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 505, Row 18. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 505, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 505, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 505, Row 32, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 505, Row 32. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 505?

34 rows: 1-34. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 505 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 505 from the field?

The front row is 273 ft (83.1 m) from midfield; Row 34 is 335 ft. Eye height runs from 100 ft above the field at the front to 146 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 20.2° from Row 1, 22.1° from Row 18 and 23.6° from Row 34. Seats face a compass bearing of 90.8°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	273 ft	100 ft	20.2°	no
7	284 ft	108 ft	20.9°	no
13	295 ft	117 ft	21.6°	no
19	306 ft	126 ft	22.4°	no
25	318 ft	133 ft	22.7°	no
31	329 ft	141 ft	23.3°	no
34	335 ft	146 ft	23.6°	no

Is Section 505 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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