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Chiefs at Broncos
Empower Field at Mile High
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Chiefs at Broncos
Empower Field at Mile High. Sunday, November 1, 2:25 PM.
2 travellers, 2 nights, Sat, Oct 31 to Mon, Nov 2.
Flight
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Hotel
Le Méridien Denver Downtown
2 nights, 1.4 mi from the stadium.
From $424 total, about $212 each. 4 rooms found.
Game
Chiefs at Broncos
Sunday 2:25 PM, Empower Field at Mile High.
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Game day
- 9:55 AMMane Street festival area, south end
- 12:25 PMLight rail from Union Station to the stadium
- 1:55 PMBe in your seat
- 2:25 PMKickoff, Chiefs at Broncos
Local picks
- tailgate, 65 points
- eat, 100 points
- tour, 100 points
- ritual, 25 points
Estimated trip, per person
from $712
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Where the fans drink
The bars fans pick on game day, and how each one treats a visiting fan.
- 0.3 mi / 6-8 min walk - directly across from the stadium
Mostly home fans.
This is the closest thing Denver has to a stadium-gate pub. It is a three-bar building, downstairs, upstairs, and a rooftop patio, right in the stadium's shadow. On a normal Tuesday, one bartender runs the place.
It opens early on gamedays and fills up starting about three hours before kickoff. The patio is first-come, first-served, and fills fast. It has a full food menu. Expect a line at the door within two hours of kickoff.
- 0.3 mi - a short walk across into the Jefferson Park side
Mixed crowd. It's a neighborhood craft brewery, so away colors won't stand out.
This is the counterweight to Brooklyn's: a working Denver craft brewery, not a sports bar. It sits close enough to the stadium for a pregame stop, but calm enough to talk. Pick it if you want a real Colorado beer before kickoff instead of a wall of TVs.
Taproom hours run shorter than bar hours. It may not open as early as Brooklyn's on gameday, so confirm ahead. The kitchen is limited or closed. It has very few TVs. This is a before-the-game stop, not a watch-the-game spot.
Area guide
Getting in
Fly into DEN, Denver International. Take the RTD A Line straight to Denver Union Station, 37 minutes. COS sits about 70 miles south of Denver, with no good transit link. Only worth it if you're already visiting Colorado Springs.
Getting to the stadium
Take RTD light rail C, E or W line to Empower Field at Mile High station from Denver Union Station and downtown. Buy a day pass in the RTD MyRide app, or tap your card on RTD's Tap-n-Ride readers. The C Line adds extra trains before and after games from the Littleton and Highlands Ranch direction. The station sits right next to the stadium. You walk straight from the platform in.. Get off at Decatur-Federal station on the W Line from Downtown Denver / west Denver. It's 0.3 miles from the stadium, about a seven-minute walk. Use it to skip the crowd at the stadium's own station after the game.. Take the RTD A Line, also called the University of Colorado A Line, about 37 minutes from Denver International Airport. It costs about $10 each way. Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 8pm, every 30 minutes outside that window. The A Line ends at Union Station. Transfer there to the E or W line for the stadium.. Walk from Denver Union Station, about 30 minutes from Union Station / LoDo. Free Take an RTD bus from Across Denver. Routes 30 and 31 on Federal Boulevard, plus 1, 15L and 16, stop at Decatur-Federal station, 0.3 miles from the stadium. RTD also lists routes 0, 9, 10, 15, 20 and 32 as game-day options..
Leaving after the game
No official shuttle time is posted. RTD runs its normal train schedule after games instead of a special shuttle. It adds extra rail cars to the E and W lines on Broncos game days to carry more people, not to run more often. RTD tells fans to expect crowds. If the line at Empower Field at Mile High station is long, walk 0.3 miles to Decatur-Federal on the W Line instead. Rideshare is slower here, since pickup is a 15-minute walk away at Ball Arena.
Rideshare
Drop-off and pickup are in different spots, the key fact to know here. Drop-off sits at the NE corner of the stadium near Gate 5 on Mile High Stadium Circle. Pickup sits at 5th and Walnut Street, the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot, about a 15-minute walk east of the stadium. After the game, that walk comes before you even get in the car, in Denver winter, at altitude, with 76,000 other fans.
The mistake to avoid
Read this before you plan to leave by rideshare. Drop-off and pickup are not the same spot at Empower Field. You get dropped at the NE corner near Gate 5 on Mile High Stadium Circle. Pickup after the game is at the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot, 5th and Walnut Street, about a 15-minute walk east of the stadium. Fans who expect a pickup at the door end up walking in the cold anyway. Take the train instead.
Parking and tailgating
Most lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff. Lot C opens 6 hours before kickoff for early tailgating. Know this one if your driver or group plans to tailgate. You need a vehicle to tailgate at Empower Field. Tailgating is part of the culture here, but only in your own parking space, by your own car. If you arrive by light rail, you have no lot to tailgate in. Tailgating is banned in the carpool section of Lot A. Tailgating is allowed elsewhere. Use parking spaces only for vehicles.
Where to stay
LoDo: Min by RTD E or W light rail from Union Station to Empower Field at Mile High station, or a 1. 5-mile walk. Pick a hotel near Union Station. Downtown Denver: Min by RTD light rail C, E or W to Empower Field at Mile High station. More hotels here than LoDo proper. Still on the light rail line.
Around the stadium
There's no option to stay near the stadium. Sun Valley, the neighborhood around it, is parking lots, Interstate 25 and the South Platte River. No hotels, no bars. RTD and the stadium both plan on fans coming from downtown, not staying nearby.
Stadium tour on game day
No public tour runs on game days. The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame runs the stadium tour, not the Broncos, on scheduled non-event days. The operator notes some areas may be closed depending on stadium events.
Stadium tour, the day before
Empower Field at Mile High Stadium Tour (Colorado Sports Hall of Fame). Tours run on non-event days. Check the FareHarbor booking calendar to see if a tour falls on the Saturday before your game. Book at coloradosports.org through FareHarbor, or call 720-258-3537. Groups of 25 or more get a discount, book two weeks ahead. Adults 13-64 pay $52.43. Kids 6-12 pay $41.73. Seniors 65+ pay $47.08. Military with ID pay $47.08. Kids 5 and under go free, max two per paying adult. The tour runs 75 to 90 minutes and covers a half mile. It includes the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum, executive suites, locker rooms, and production areas. It is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible, with lift access. https://www.coloradosports.org/stadium-tour/
How long to stay
Two nights from LoDo is enough. Add a third night only for the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame stadium tour. It runs on non-event days and lasts 75 to 90 minutes.
Where to stay
Stay in the city and ride in for the game.
Light rail to Empower Field at Mile High station, or walk from LoDo.
4.5 (1,118)1.4 mi to the stadium, $212 each
4.5 (1,268)1.4 mi to the stadium, $252 each
4.6 (2,027)1.2 mi to the stadium, $278 each
Prices for 2 nights. They change, so check each site for the latest.
Other areas to stay
LoDo
Min by RTD E or W light rail from Union Station to Empower Field at Mile High station, or a 1. 5-mile walk. Pick a hotel near Union Station.
The matchup
Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
- Form
The Chiefs are 3-0 after 3 games, 1st in the AFC West.
They have won 3 in a row.
They are 1-0 on the road.
The Broncos are 2-1 after 3 games, 3rd in the AFC West.
They have won 2 in a row.
They are 2-0 at home.
Know before you go
Gates, bags, payment and access at Empower Field at Mile High.
Arrive by
The venue tells fans to be at their gate one hour before kickoff. General gates open two hours before kickoff. United Globe Club and Wings Credit Union Suite Level gates open three hours before, for lounge access.
Entry mechanism
Tickets are mobile-only. Load them in the Denver Broncos app or the Broncos Account Manager, which runs on Ticketmaster. The barcode changes every 15 seconds, so screenshots won't work. If you can't install the app, use the Ticketmaster Account Manager website instead.
Bag policy
You can bring one small bag, no bigger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, with or without a strap. Or one clear bag, no bigger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Diaper bags themselves aren't allowed, but diapers and wipes can go in an approved clear bag. Medically necessary items get checked at the gate. Call 720-258-3000 at least two business days ahead.
Prohibited items
Leave these at home: outside alcohol (you'll be removed on the spot), stainless steel or glass bottles, cans, coolers, thermoses, large umbrellas (small folding ones are fine), noisemakers, camera lenses over 6 inches, camera or binocular cases, backpacks and non-compliant purses. You can bring an empty clear plastic bottle up to 1 liter, a portable phone charger, and a one-piece foam seat cushion under 18 inches wide with no cover, zipper or pocket.
Re-entry
No re-entry, no exceptions. the stadium guide states it in capital letters. If you leave, your ticket won't get you back in.
Payment
Payments are cashless only, stated flatly in the stadium guide. Reverse ATMs that turn cash into a card sit on Level 1 near sections 105, 114, 122 and 133. Apple Pay and chip or tap cards work at every stand, good to know if you're carrying a non-US card.
Dietary
the stadium guide points fans to the stadium's food and beverage guide for gluten-friendly and vegan options. The Food & Beverage page lets you filter by vegan, vegetarian or gluten-friendly. No further allergen detail is posted online.
Accessible seating
Call the Broncos ADA Hotline at 720-258-3337 or email [email protected] for accessible seating or other accommodations. No fixed notice period is listed, but contact them early. Accessible parking is first-come, first-served: $35 in Lot L or $40 in Lots D and G, with a valid state placard.
Sensory accommodations
Every Guest Relations Center has free sensory bags to check out, with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools and communication cards. The stadium also has KultureCity Sensory Rooms. For ASL interpreting, call the ADA hotline and give four weeks' notice, longer than most stadiums. Plan this one ahead of your trip.
Family amenities
Four nursing rooms sit around the stadium, each locked by a code you get from Guest Relations. You can bring breast-pump supplies in. Family restrooms with baby-changing tables sit on the Lower, Club and Upper concourses, at sections 135, 122, 305, 324, 341, 508 and 534. For lost kids, register a wristband at any Guest Relations Center with your section, row and seat.
Connectivity
Free WiFi runs on the BroncosWiFi network. A Distributed Antenna System boosts cell service inside the bowl, covering Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T.
Seats and views
Lower level100 to 135Club level (Level 3, United Globe Club) with the Level 2 suites and seats228 to 236 and 316 to 330 are the non suite, general seats on these levelsUpper level500 to 542Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.
The weekend, day by day
The day before Sat, Oct 31
- 10:00 AM
Arrive in Denver
Fly into DEN.
- 11:00 AM
Landmark
Art museum at 1250 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204. Hours: Monday: Closed. Found for "art and museums".
- 12:30 PM
Eat
Cafe by day, seasonal American restaurant by night, inside Denver Union Station. Same building where you catch the light rail to the stadium. Open Monday to Saturday.
- 2:00 PM
Tour
75 to 90 minute guided walk through suites, club levels, locker rooms, the press center and the Hall of Fame museum. Adults $52.43. Broncos home games limit availability, so book a non-game day.
- 7:00 PM
Eat
Ramen restaurant at 1710 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202. Hours: Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Found for "local eats".
- 9:00 PM
Drink
Neighborhood brewery taproom at 2924 W 20th Ave, a short walk north of Empower Field. Open Sunday 11am to 10pm, parking runs paid on event days.
- 10:00 AM
Game day Sun, Nov 1
- 9:00 AM
Eat
Downtown Denver diner open since 1927, ladling out gallons of green chile a day. Get the green chile breakfast burrito. Opens 7am Sunday, two light rail stops from the stadium.
- 9:55 AM
Tailgate
Outdoor festival area at the stadium's south end, with activities, music, food and drinks. Opens three hours before kickoff, an hour ahead of general gates. Walk in from the light rail, skip the car.
- 12:25 PM
Ritual
Board the E or W line at Union Station, ride to Empower Field at Mile High Station, an 8 minute walk from the gates. RTD adds extra cars on Broncos game days.
- 1:55 PM
Be in your seat
- 2:25 PM
Kickoff, Chiefs at Broncos
- 5:55 PM
Final whistle
No official shuttle time is posted. RTD runs its normal train schedule after games instead of a special shuttle. It adds extra rail cars to the E and W lines on Broncos game days to carry more people, not to run more often. RTD tells fans to expect crowds. If the line at Empower Field at Mile High station is long, walk 0.3 miles to Decatur-Federal on the W Line instead. Rideshare is slower here, since pickup is a 15-minute walk away at Ball Arena.
- 9:00 AM
The day after Mon, Nov 2
Depart Denver
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Sidequests on this trip
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Book ahead
Red Rocks Tailgate and Private TransportationFrom $799 on Viator
Denver Broncos Football Game at Empower Field at Mile HighFrom $233 on Viator
Mile High Hauntings: Guided Ghost Tour in Downtown DenverFrom $38 on Viator, 5.0 from 51
Denver's Best Guided eBike Tour | E-Bike All of Mile High CityFrom $105 on Viator, 4.9 from 52
2 from the map for local eats, art and museums, first in the list.
- Tailgate65 points
Outdoor festival area at the stadium's south end, with activities, music, food and drinks. Opens three hours before kickoff, an hour ahead of general gates. Walk in from the light rail, skip the car.
Free
- EatLocal eats100 points
4.9(21,116)
Ramen restaurant at 1710 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202. Hours: Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Found for "local eats".
$$
- Tour100 points
75 to 90 minute guided walk through suites, club levels, locker rooms, the press center and the Hall of Fame museum. Adults $52.43. Broncos home games limit availability, so book a non-game day.
$$
- Ritual25 points
Board the E or W line at Union Station, ride to Empower Field at Mile High Station, an 8 minute walk from the gates. RTD adds extra cars on Broncos game days.
$
- Drink25 points
Neighborhood brewery taproom at 2924 W 20th Ave, a short walk north of Empower Field. Open Sunday 11am to 10pm, parking runs paid on event days.
$$
- LandmarkArt and museums100 points
4.7(876)
Art museum at 1250 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204. Hours: Monday: Closed. Found for "art and museums".
$$
- Eat65 points
Downtown Denver diner open since 1927, ladling out gallons of green chile a day. Get the green chile breakfast burrito. Opens 7am Sunday, two light rail stops from the stadium.
$
- Eat65 points
Cafe by day, seasonal American restaurant by night, inside Denver Union Station. Same building where you catch the light rail to the stadium. Open Monday to Saturday.
$$$