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Empower Field at Mile High

Denver · Denver · United States

Capacity

76,125

Opened 2001

WC matches

Round of 32

Hotel avg/night

$145

Budget from $85

Nearest airport

DEN

26 miles away

About the Stadium

At 5,280 feet above sea level, Empower Field at Mile High is literally at the 'Mile High' altitude that gives Denver its nickname. The 76,125-capacity Broncos home was built in 2001 and is famous for its spectacular Rocky Mountain backdrop views from the upper deck. The altitude is a genuine performance factor — teams from sea level historically struggle here. Denver is one of the USA's fastest-growing cities with a vibrant craft beer and outdoor adventure scene.

Rounds hosted

Group Stage Round of 32

Surface

Kentucky Bluegrass

Year opened

2001

Location

39.7439°N, 105.0201°W · Open in Google Maps →

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Getting There

🟡 Good transit

By RTD light rail (recommended): W Line to Pepsi Center/Elitch Gardens station — 5-minute walk to the stadium. From downtown Denver (Union Station), 20 min. From DEN airport: RTD A Line to Union Station (37 min), then W Line (20 min) — total 57 min, under $10. Excellent airport-to-stadium connection. By car: I-25 to Colfax Ave or Speer Blvd exits. Rideshare: Designated zones on the east side of the stadium.

Transit options

● RTD W Line (light rail) to Pepsi Center/Elitch Gardens station (5 min walk)
● RTD bus routes on match days
● RTD A Line from DEN airport to Union Station, then W Line

🚗 Parking info

On-site parking for 22,000 vehicles. $30–$55 advance. Transit is excellent here — RTD is one of the better US systems.

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Hotels & Accommodation

Budget

$85–125/night

Mid-range

$145–232/night

Luxury

$290+/night

Best areas to stay

● Downtown Denver / LoDo (20 min on RTD)
● Cherry Creek (15 min)
● Stapleton/Northfield (near DEN airport)

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Food Highlights

● Denver's 16th Street Mall dining corridor
● Colorado craft beer scene is world-class — Great Divide, Odell, Breckenridge
● Green chile cuisine unique to Colorado
● LoDo (Lower Downtown) neighborhood for sports bars and dining

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Local Tips

● Mile High altitude (5,280 ft / 1,609 m) affects fitness levels — players and fans alike feel it
● Stay hydrated — altitude causes faster dehydration
● Denver is beautiful in June (22–29°C, low humidity)
● Rocky Mountain day trips: Rocky Mountain National Park, Breckenridge 90 min away