When did Empower Field at Mile High open?
Empower Field at Mile High opened in 2001, replacing the Broncos' original home, Mile High Stadium.
Questions about Empower Field at Mile High
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why is Empower Field at Mile High called Mile High?
The nickname comes from Denver's elevation of one mile, 5,280 feet, above sea level, carried over from the stadium's predecessor. The altitude and the stadium's notoriously loud fans are credited with giving the Broncos one of the best home-field advantages in the NFL.
How much did Empower Field at Mile High cost to build?
The Broncos and the state of Colorado split an estimated $400 million cost, with the team paying 25 percent and the state paying 75 percent. Construction was financed in part through a $224.9 million bond approved by Denver-area voters in the November 1998 Referendum 4A.
What has Empower Field at Mile High been called over the years?
The stadium carried the Invesco name after a $120 million naming rights deal in 2001, then became Sports Authority Field at Mile High following a 2011 agreement. After Sports Authority's 2016 bankruptcy it was briefly called Broncos Stadium at Mile High before Empower took over the naming rights on the 4th of September 2019.
What non-football events has Empower Field at Mile High hosted?
The stadium hosted Barack Obama's acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination on the 28th of August 2008, drawing roughly 84,000 people. It has also held concerts by acts including the Eagles, U2, Taylor Swift, the Rolling Stones, and Ed Sheeran, plus soccer matches and an international rugby league game between England and New Zealand.
When will Empower Field at Mile High be replaced?
The Broncos are targeting the 2031 NFL season for a new stadium at a 150-acre site in Burnham Yard, announced in September 2025. The project is expected to be privately funded by the Walton-Penner Family Ownership group.