Where is Section 509 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 509: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 509 is in the 500 level, west (Broncos) sideline of Empower Field at Mile High, on the Broncos side of the field. Its rows run A1, 4-36 (33 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 257 ft from midfield and Row 36 sits 152 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 509, Row 20, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 509, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 509, Row 6, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 509, Row 6. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 509, Row 34, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 509, Row 34. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 509?

33 rows: A1, 4-36. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 509 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 509 from the field?

The front row is 257 ft (78.4 m) from midfield; Row 36 is 328 ft. Eye height runs from 100 ft above the field at the front to 152 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 21.2° from Row 4, 23.5° from Row 20 and 24.9° from Row 36. Seats face a compass bearing of 90.8°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
4	257 ft	100 ft	21.2°	no
10	270 ft	111 ft	22.3°	no
16	283 ft	120 ft	22.9°	no
22	297 ft	130 ft	23.6°	no
28	310 ft	139 ft	24.1°	no
34	323 ft	148 ft	24.6°	no
36	328 ft	152 ft	24.9°	no

Is Section 509 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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