Where is Section 538 at Empower Field at Mile High?

In the 500 level, east (visitors) sideline, on the visitors' side.

Empower Field at Mile High Section 538: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 538 is in the 500 level, east (visitors) sideline of Empower Field at Mile High, on the visitors' side. Its rows run 1-31 (31 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 295 ft from midfield and Row 31 sits 135 ft above the field. At a 2:25 pm kickoff for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs, a seat here gets about 159 minutes of direct sun.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 538, Row 16, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 538, Row 16. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 538, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 538, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 538, Row 29, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 538, Row 29. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 538?

31 rows: 1-31. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 538 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 538 from the field?

The front row is 295 ft (89.9 m) from midfield; Row 31 is 340 ft. Eye height runs from 100 ft above the field at the front to 135 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 18.7° from Row 1, 20.2° from Row 16 and 21.7° from Row 31. Seats face a compass bearing of 271.6°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	295 ft	100 ft	18.7°	no
7	303 ft	105 ft	19.1°	no
13	312 ft	111 ft	19.5°	no
19	321 ft	121 ft	20.6°	no
25	330 ft	128 ft	21.1°	no
31	340 ft	135 ft	21.7°	no

Is Section 538 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 159 minutes of direct sun at a 2:25 pm kickoff for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs. By row band: front third 155 min, middle 160 min, top 160 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	159 min shade 5:05 pm
Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Sun Nov 22, 2026	2:25 pm	133 min shade 4:45 pm
Broncos vs Miami Dolphins Sun Dec 6, 2026	2:05 pm	128 min shade 4:35 pm
Broncos vs Buffalo Bills Fri Dec 25, 2026	2:30 pm	105 min shade 4:40 pm

Next door: Empower Field at Mile High Section 537 · Empower Field at Mile High Section 539

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