Where is Section 517 at Empower Field at Mile High?

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

Empower Field at Mile High Section 517: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 517 is in the 500 level, north end zone, near the north west corner of Empower Field at Mile High, on the Broncos side of the field. Its rows run W1-A1, 4-25 (22 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 343 ft from midfield and Row 25 sits 126 ft above the field. At a 2:25 pm kickoff for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs, a seat here gets about 10 minutes of direct sun.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 517, Row 12, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 517, Row 12. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 517, Row 6, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 517, Row 6. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 517, Row 18, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 517, Row 18. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 517?

22 rows: W1-A1, 4-25. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 517 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 517 from the field?

The front row is 343 ft (104.5 m) from midfield; Row 25 is 381 ft. Eye height runs from 101 ft above the field at the front to 126 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 16.3° from Row 4, 17.4° from Row 15 and 18.4° from Row 25. Seats face a compass bearing of 146.1°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
4	343 ft	101 ft	16.3°	no
7	348 ft	106 ft	17.0°	no
10	354 ft	109 ft	17.1°	no
13	359 ft	113 ft	17.5°	no
16	365 ft	115 ft	17.4°	no
19	370 ft	119 ft	17.9°	no
22	375 ft	123 ft	18.1°	no
25	381 ft	126 ft	18.4°	no

Is Section 517 in the sun or shade?

Mostly shaded: about 10 minutes of direct sun at a 2:25 pm kickoff for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs. By row band: front third 11 min, middle 13 min, top 5 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	10 min shade 2:35 pm
Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Sun Nov 22, 2026	2:25 pm	3 min shade at kickoff
Broncos vs Miami Dolphins Sun Dec 6, 2026	2:05 pm	17 min shade 2:25 pm
Broncos vs Buffalo Bills Fri Dec 25, 2026	2:30 pm	3 min shade at kickoff

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