Empower Field at Mile High: Getting There and Game-Day Planning

Walking or driving are both practical ways to reach Empower Field at Mile High, at 1701 Bryant Street, Denver, CO 80204.

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Check the event’s entry rules before you set out, because approved items can vary between football games and other events. The stadium’s general bag policy allows one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch or purse up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches.

Bags outside the policy may need to be returned to a vehicle, discarded at the gate or placed in paid lockers outside Gate 8; there are no item-check provisions at the gates. The standard policy also prohibits outside alcohol and artificial noisemakers, and permits animals only when they are trained service animals.

For admission, guests aged 2 and older need a ticket. An infant under 2 may sit on a ticket holder’s lap if the infant does not obstruct nearby guests’ views.

Anyone aged 2 or older needs a ticket to enter the stadium. Infants under 2 may sit on a ticket holder’s lap, provided they do not block another guest’s view.

Ticket arrangements and available experiences can depend on the event. Check the event information for the applicable entry and ticket details before making plans.

For Broncos home games, most on-site parking is reserved for season-ticket holders with permits, while limited first-come, first-served gameday parking is available in Lots A and C. The stadium also has independent nearby parking lots, but their arrangements are separate.

Gameday parking

Lot C has a limited number of spaces priced at $55, payable by credit card on a first-come, first-served basis. It opens earlier for tailgating and is expected to sell out within 30 minutes to an hour after opening.

Lot A’s carpool section sells spaces on gameday for $45 to vehicles carrying at least 4 people; tailgating is not allowed there.

Accessible parking for Broncos home games is first-come, first-served: Lot L spaces cost $35, while accessible sections of Lots D or G cost $40. Payment is by credit card, permits cannot be bought in advance, and vehicles must display a valid state-issued accessible parking placard or vehicle registration.

Light rail and rideshare

The stadium’s main RTD light-rail station serves the C, E and W lines. The stadium also identifies the Empower Field and Decatur-Federal stations as serving the venue. Event traffic and police activity can temporarily detour or close routes and stops, so use RTD Next Ride schedules and service alerts to plan your trip.

Rideshare drop-off is near Gate 5 at the stadium’s northeast corner. Pickup is at the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot at 5th and Walnut Street, about a 15-minute walk east of the stadium.

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Game-day details can affect your arrival plan, from bag rules to parking availability and transit service. Check the official site before you go, and consult RTD’s schedules and service alerts if you plan to ride light rail.

For Broncos home games, parking lots generally open 4.5 hours before kickoff, while Lot C opens 6 hours before kickoff for early tailgating.

Accessible shuttle carts run from parking areas toward the gates beginning 3 hours before the event and ending 1 hour afterward. Service pauses late in the fourth quarter until approximately 15 minutes after the game and may be reduced or canceled in unsafe weather.

The stadium has 12 public elevators and 15 escalators serving its levels and seating areas. If you may need shuttle-cart assistance, account for the service pause and possible weather-related changes when planning your arrival and departure.

Where is Empower Field at Mile High?

It is at 1701 Bryant Street in Denver, Colorado, and is the home stadium of the Denver Broncos.

Which light-rail lines serve the stadium?

The main RTD station serves the C, E and W lines. The stadium also identifies the Decatur-Federal station as serving the venue.

Can you buy accessible parking in advance?

No. Accessible gameday parking is first-come, first-served and permits cannot be purchased in advance.

Where is rideshare pickup after an event?

Pickup is at the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot at 5th and Walnut Street, about a 15-minute walk east of the stadium.