Your Guide to Empower Field at Mile High from Populus Denver
Home to the Denver Broncos and a year-round calendar of major events, Empower Field at Mile High sits west of downtown Denver. Populus Denver offers a central place to stay with estimated driving, transit and walking options for reaching the stadium.
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Planning a Stadium Visit
Empower Field at Mile High is Denver's large outdoor football stadium and the home of the Denver Broncos. With capacity for 76,125 fans, it draws substantial crowds for the Broncos home schedule as well as concerts, festivals, trade shows, corporate gatherings and social events. The venue operates throughout the year, although Broncos season is concentrated in fall and winter.
Populus Denver offers a downtown base approximately 2.1 driving miles from the stadium. The estimated drive is about 10 minutes under planning conditions, while the estimated transit trip is approximately 18 minutes. These are guidance figures rather than live routing results, and major events can change traffic patterns, parking access and pickup locations. Checking current directions and the venue's instructions before leaving the hotel is the sensible move.
Light rail is a useful alternative to driving. Empower Field at Mile High and Decatur-Federal stations both provide access to the stadium. If you prefer to walk, the planning estimate is about 1.85 miles and 37 minutes, but the actual pedestrian route has not been verified. Use a live routing service before setting out, particularly when street closures or event operations may affect the route.
Driving requires a little more preparation. The stadium has on-site parking, but spaces are limited, and off-site event parking may also be offered. Availability and pricing vary by event. Parking lots and rideshare zones are event-specific, while drop-off and pickup locations can differ. The venue recommends planning ahead for parking and traffic rather than relying on the same arrangement used for a previous game or concert.
Inside the stadium, food and beverage offerings are available. Visitors with accessibility needs can consult the venue's documented information about ADA seating, accessible parking and other services. Elevators and escalators connect stadium levels. Because details can depend on the event and seating location, reviewing current venue guidance alongside your ticket information will make arrival smoother.
After the event, Populus provides a return to downtown Denver with on-site dining, several room configurations for groups and families, and access to the hotel's nature-led design. It is a practical pairing for a stadium trip without suggesting any affiliation between Populus and the Denver Broncos.
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Getting There from Populus
Empower Field at Mile High is located at 1701 Bryant Street in Denver's Sun Valley neighborhood. From Populus Denver, the estimated drive covers approximately 2.1 miles and takes about 10 minutes. The estimated transit trip is approximately 18 minutes. All travel times are planning estimates, not live routing results, so allow for event traffic and check current conditions.
The stadium offers parking, but on-site capacity is limited. Off-site event parking may be available, with pricing and availability changing by event. Parking lots, rideshare zones, and drop-off and pickup areas are also event-specific. Populus does not have on-site parking, although valet parking is available at the hotel.
Walking
The planning estimate is approximately 1.85 miles and 37 minutes on foot. Because the actual walking route has not been verified, check a live routing service before leaving Populus.
Driving
The stadium is approximately 2.1 driving miles from Populus, with an estimated travel time of about 10 minutes. Event traffic can affect the trip. Stadium parking is limited, and availability, pricing and lot assignments vary by event.
Transit
The estimated transit trip from Populus is approximately 18 minutes. Empower Field at Mile High and Decatur-Federal light rail stations provide stadium access. Confirm current schedules and routing for your event.
Accessibility
Empower Field at Mile High documents ADA seating, accessible parking and other accessibility services. Elevators and escalators serve stadium levels. Populus Denver also offers ADA-accessible guest rooms.
Planning Your Visit
Visiting Empower Field at Mile High
Start with the event itself. Broncos games, concerts and festivals can each have different parking, rideshare and entry logistics, so consult current venue guidance rather than assuming every visit works the same way. Stadium food and beverage options are available, and event catering is offered for applicable gatherings.
The stadium is in West Denver near Auraria Campus and Ball Arena, with Downtown Aquarium also listed among nearby attractions. Dining and entertainment can be found in the West Colfax, Auraria and downtown areas. If you prefer to eat at the hotel, Populus has three on-site options: Pasque, Stellar Jay and Little Owl Coffee.
Accessibility planning should also happen in advance. The venue documents ADA seating, accessible parking and additional accessibility services. Elevators and escalators serve stadium levels. Guests who need an accessible room at Populus can book from the hotel's available ADA room category.
Why Populus
A Downtown Base for the Main Event
Populus Denver gives Broncos fans, concertgoers, families and groups a distinctive downtown place to stay with convenient access to Empower Field at Mile High. The hotel sits at 240 14th Street, directly across from Civic Center Park, so guests can return to a central Denver setting after the final whistle or encore.
The hotel has 265 rooms across 14 room types, including king, queen, two-queen, suite and ADA categories. Two-queen rooms can be especially useful for families and groups traveling together. Complimentary Wi-Fi, guestroom mini-fridges, coffee and tea, and a 24-hour fitness center support the practical side of an event trip.
Dining is available without leaving the property. Pasque is the ground-floor restaurant, Little Owl Coffee is the ground-floor coffee bar, and rooftop restaurant Stellar Jay serves live-fire, nature-based cuisine with urban and mountain vistas. Populus has no on-site parking, though valet parking is available. Guests planning to use a vehicle should account for both the hotel's parking arrangement and the stadium's event-specific parking plan.
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