Does Empower Field at Mile High have a roof?

No — Empower Field at Mile High is open air, with no roof over the seating bowl. Check the forecast; there is no weather protection over the seats.

Visiting Empower Field at Mile High as an Away Fan: The Complete Guide

Q: How do I get to Empower Field at Mile High as an away fan?

Fly into Denver (DEN), and take the A-Line train downtown, then the light rail toward the stadium — transit gets you close. The light rail has a stop near the stadium, so you can skip driving; if you do drive, plan for game-day traffic.

Q: Where should visiting fans stay for a Broncos game at Empower Field at Mile High?

Downtown Denver (LoDo) is the ideal base — walkable nightlife and a short light-rail hop or rideshare to the stadium. Staying downtown gives you Denver's breweries and food plus an easy trip to the game.

Q: What is parking like at Empower Field at Mile High and when should away fans arrive?

There are lots around the stadium and tailgating is a scene, so prepaid parking is smart if you drive. The light rail is the easy alternative. Arrive early to tailgate and take in the mountain views — and hydrate, because the mile-high altitude sneaks up on visitors, especially with a beer or two.

Q: Where do visiting fans sit at Empower Field at Mile High?

It's a modern stadium with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views, with mountain and city views, and it gets loud. Lower levels are pricier while the upper deck is good value (with the best views). Broncos crowds are passionate but fine for visiting fans.

Q: What food should you get at Empower Field at Mile High, and what should you bring?

Get Rocky Mountain fare and local craft beer alongside the stadium standards — Denver's a great food-and-beer town. Check the bag policy, as the NFL clear-bag rule applies. It's open-air, so dress in layers — mountain weather swings, and late-season games get cold.

Q: What is the pregame scene like at Empower Field at Mile High?

The tailgate in the lots is the pregame, with mountain views. Downtown Denver (LoDo) has bars and breweries a short trip away. Grab food and a craft beer downtown, then take the light rail or rideshare over.

Q: Is Empower Field at Mile High friendly to away fans, and any insider tips?

Hydrate for the altitude — it hits harder than you expect, and alcohol amplifies it. Take the light rail to skip traffic. Stay in LoDo, layer up for the weather, and pair the trip with the mountains. A scenic, loud, memorable away stadium.

Mile-high altitude, mountain views, and a loud crowd

Empower Field at Mile High sits just west of downtown Denver, where the thin, mile-high air and mountain backdrop make for a memorable setting, and a genuinely loud crowd. Home to the Denver Broncos, it's easy to reach by light rail and pairs with a Colorado trip.

Getting There

Fly into Denver (DEN), and take the A-Line train downtown, then the light rail toward the stadium — transit gets you close.

The light rail has a stop near the stadium, so you can skip driving; if you do drive, plan for game-day traffic.

Where to Stay

Downtown Denver (LoDo) is the ideal base — walkable nightlife and a short light-rail hop or rideshare to the stadium.

Staying downtown gives you Denver's breweries and food plus an easy trip to the game.

Parking & When to Arrive

There are lots around the stadium and tailgating is a scene, so prepaid parking is smart if you drive. The light rail is the easy alternative.

Arrive early to tailgate and take in the mountain views, and hydrate, because the mile-high altitude sneaks up on visitors, especially with a beer or two.

Roof & Climate

Open air, no roof over the seating bowl.

Empower Field at Mile High is open air, with no roof over the seating bowl and no weather protection over the seats. Check the forecast and dress for game-day conditions.

Where Visiting Fans Sit

It's a modern stadium with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views, with mountain and city views, and it gets loud.

Lower levels are pricier while the upper deck is good value (with the best views). Broncos crowds are passionate but fine for visiting fans.

Food & What to Bring

The NFL's league-wide bag policy: one clear bag up to 12×6×12 (or a one-gallon clear freezer bag), plus a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5×6.5.

From the NFL's stadium bag policy on NFL.com, checked September 2026. Stadiums can add their own rules, so check the team's site before you go.

Get Rocky Mountain fare and local craft beer alongside the stadium standards — Denver's a great food-and-beer town.

Check the bag policy, as the NFL clear-bag rule applies. It's open-air, so dress in layers — mountain weather swings, and late-season games get cold.

Comparing parks? We checked bag policies at all 30 MLB ballparks.

The Pregame Scene

The tailgate in the lots is the pregame, with mountain views. Downtown Denver (LoDo) has bars and breweries a short trip away.

Grab food and a craft beer downtown, then take the light rail or rideshare over.

Insider Tips

Hydrate for the altitude. It hits harder than you expect, and alcohol amplifies it. Take the light rail to skip traffic.

Stay in LoDo, layer up for the weather, and pair the trip with the mountains. A scenic, loud, memorable away stadium.

Plan & Book

Build your Empower Field at Mile High trip

Choose each piece: flights into DEN, a hotel in downtown Denver (LoDo), Broncos tickets, and a rental car if you want to explore Colorado (light rail covers the game). Save it to My trips to keep your dates. Nothing books until you're ready.