SHADE GUIDE

Empower Field at Mile High

Denver Broncos•MLB

Sun Valley,

76,125 seats

0° orientation

Open Air

Built 2001

Empower Field at Mile High stadium information: Home of the Denver Broncos in MLB. Located in Sun Valley, with a capacity of 76,125 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 0 degrees. Built in 2001.

Overview

Stadium at 5,280 feet elevation known for giving the Broncos a significant home-field advantage. Features panoramic Rocky Mountain views.

Stadium Highlights

Mile High altitude advantage
Rocky Mountain views
Thunder the horse mascot live
Sold out every game since 1970

Unique Features

Exactly one mile above sea level markers
Ring of Fame circling stadium
Thunder's stable on field
South stands create intense noise

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

West sideline
Sections 301-344

Afternoon Games

West side upper deck
Club level west

Evening Games

Most sections by 4pm except east lower bowl

Shade Tips

High altitude means intense UV exposure
Sun feels hotter at elevation
West side essential for afternoon games
Sunscreen absolutely necessary

Monthly Weather Patterns

September

70°F 40% 25% rain

Sunny and warm

High UV at altitude

October

55°F 45% 20% rain

Cool and sunny

Perfect football weather

November

42°F 50% 20% rain

Cold with possible snow

Layer up

December

32°F 50% 25% rain

Winter conditions

Bundle for cold

January

30°F 50% 25% rain

Cold and snowy possible

Full winter gear

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

United Club

Premium membership

All-inclusive food/drinks
Padded seats
Indoor access

Colorado Club

Club tickets

Sideline views
Upscale dining

Seating Tips

West sideline

Best shade and home side

shade

South stands

Loudest and most energetic

experience

Club level

Indoor refuge from weather

experience

Upper deck

Great mountain views

view

Budget-Friendly Options

Upper deck corners
South stands upper

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Rocky Mountain oysters
Green chile
Bison burgers

Local Favorites

Colorado craft beers
Green chile everything
Elk sausages
Local BBQ

Beer & Beverages

Coors
New Belgium
Great Divide
Odell

Local breweries: New Belgium, Great Divide, Odell, Avery

Getting There

Address

1701 Bryant Street, Denver, CO 80204

Parking Options

Stadium Lots

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $30-40

Tailgating allowed

Pepsi Center Lots

Distance: 0.5 milesPrice: $20-30

Downtown Lots

Distance: 1 milePrice: $10-20✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

RTD Light Rail C, E, W lines
Broncos Ride buses

Ride Share: Designated zones

Game Day Tips

Hydrate extra

Altitude affects hydration

Arrive early for altitude

Give body time to adjust

Watch Thunder run

After Broncos TDs

Sunscreen essential

UV intense at altitude

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 2 hours before kickoff
First Pitch: 2:25pm or 6:20pm MT typically

Neighborhood: Sun Valley

Near downtown Denver with mountain views

Before the Game

LoDo bars
RiNo breweries
Downtown restaurants

After the Game

LoDo nightlife
16th Street Mall
Larimer Square

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Altitude is real - hydrate and take it easy
Light rail best transportation option
South stands for party atmosphere

Best Value

South stands for atmosphere
Upper deck for views
Light rail transportation

Hidden Gems

Ring of Fame walk
Thunder's stable viewing
Mountain views from upper deck

Things to Avoid

Underestimating altitude effects
East side in afternoon sun
Driving without pre-paid parking

Stadium History

Timeline

2001Stadium opens

2013Hosts AFC Championship

2016Broncos win Super Bowl 50

2023Major scoreboard upgrade

Stadium Traditions

Thunder

Live horse runs after TDs

IN-COM-PLETE

Crowd chant on opponent incompletions

Orange Crush

Defense tradition

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