Where is Section 540 at Empower Field at Mile High?

In the 500 level, south end zone, near the south east corner, on the visitors' side.

Empower Field at Mile High Section 540: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 540 is in the 500 level, south end zone, near the south east corner of Empower Field at Mile High, on the visitors' side. Its rows run 1-24 (24 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 317 ft from midfield and Row 24 sits 127 ft above the field. At a 2:25 pm kickoff for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs, a seat here gets about 149 minutes of direct sun.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 540, Row 13, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 540, Row 13. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 540, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 540, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Empower Field at Mile High Section 540, Row 22, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 540, Row 22. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 540?

24 rows: 1-24. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 540 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 540 from the field?

The front row is 317 ft (96.5 m) from midfield; Row 24 is 355 ft. Eye height runs from 100 ft above the field at the front to 127 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.6° from Row 1, 18.7° from Row 13 and 19.7° from Row 24. Seats face a compass bearing of 292.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	317 ft	100 ft	17.6°	no
4	322 ft	101 ft	17.4°	no
7	326 ft	105 ft	17.9°	no
10	332 ft	110 ft	18.4°	no
13	337 ft	114 ft	18.7°	no
16	342 ft	118 ft	19.1°	no
19	347 ft	120 ft	19.1°	no
22	352 ft	125 ft	19.6°	no
24	355 ft	127 ft	19.7°	no

Is Section 540 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 149 minutes of direct sun at a 2:25 pm kickoff for Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs. By row band: front third 150 min, middle 150 min, top 146 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks Thu Oct 15, 2026	6:15 pm	7 min shade 6:25 pm
Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs Sun Nov 1, 2026	2:25 pm	149 min shade 5:05 pm
Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Sun Nov 22, 2026	2:25 pm	85 min shade 3:45 pm
Broncos vs Miami Dolphins Sun Dec 6, 2026	2:05 pm	93 min shade 3:45 pm
Broncos vs Buffalo Bills Fri Dec 25, 2026	2:30 pm	79 min shade 3:50 pm

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