Details surrounding the Broncos’ new stadium prove it’s already a win-win scenario for fans in Denver
The new home of the Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos have found a new home in a familiar place. News broke that the team has officially selected Burnham Yard in downtown Denver as the preferred site for its brand-new stadium. Broncos Country will get to enjoy a state-of-the-art, world-class retractable-roof stadium that is scheduled to open for the 2031 season.
Broncos owners Greg and Carrie Penner, along with Mayor Mike Johnston and Gov. Jared Polis, wrote a letter to the beloved fan base with the city and community being at the forefront.
“Together, we are pleased to announce historic Burnham Yard in the heart of Denver as the preferred site for a world-class retractable roof stadium anchoring a dynamic mixed-use district,” they shared. “Once a vital railyard that played a key role in Denver’s past, Burnham Yard now represents a transformational opportunity to reimagine the future with deep respect for the rich history of the area.”
In a rather surprising move, it was announced that residents of Denver are off the hook in terms of new taxes within the official announcement. It’s an unprecedented private investment that will bring jobs and opportunities for thousands in the Denver area.
“In the spirit of a true civic partnership, the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group will privately fund this investment and work with the community, city and state to reconnect historic neighborhoods – with no new taxes,” the letter read. “These shared public improvements will ensure benefits extend far beyond gamedays with better accessibility, connectivity and multimodal transit options.”
Broncos Country is saying goodbye to Empower Field at Mile High
Empower Field at Mile High has been the home of the Denver Broncos since 2001, even if the name has changed a few times. It replaced the original Mile High Stadium that had been built in 1948. Several name changes throughout the years have seen the team play in Invesco Field at Mile High and Sports Authority Field at Mile High before becoming Empower Field in 2019.
Elevation plays a factor in Denver sports, with the stadium sitting at 5,280 feet above sea level, giving the team an edge when opposing clubs are in town to compete.
Currently, the stadium has a seating capacity of 76,125, but it was built to accommodate up to 80,000 for various events.
The group shared its one goal throughout this entire process, and it’s something that fans and citizens of the area can all get behind.
“Our goal for this ambitious project is to build a community that connects fans, neighbors and future generations across Colorado,” they shared. “In addition to creating a modern new home for the Broncos, this vibrant hub will attract premiere events driving impact for Denver and the entire Rocky Mountain Region.”
Denver is the home of the Broncos
Any time there’s a discussion about new stadiums, there’s always a little bit of nervousness from the fan base about whether its beloved team will be moving away. Throughout the entire process, it was a given that the stadium would still be in Denver.
In the closing remarks of the letter, the ownership team made it abundantly clear that the Broncos aren’t going anywhere, giving fans yet another reason to celebrate.
“Denver has been the proud home of the Broncos since Day 1,” the letter read. “This community-inspired vision will allow our city and team to continue to grow and thrive together at Burnham Yard.”
The 2031 home opener in the new stadium is going to be electric. Here’s hoping that by that time, Bo Nix has some hardware to add to his trophy collection with Payton still leading the team. A lot can change between now and 2031, but it’s an exciting time to be a fan of the Broncos.
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