Guide to Sports, Stadiums & Game-Day Experiences
Empower Field at Mile High —Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos/2024 Denver Broncos
Your go-to guide for exploring Denver’s sports scene, curated from firsthand recommendations shared by local insiders during our My Mile High Why interviews.
Colorado Rockies - Coors Field
—Photo from Colorado Rockies
About
Located in LoDo (Lower Downtown), there’s a reason Coors Field has been a league leader in attendance since 1995. Embracing Denver’s Mile High identity, the ballpark features the iconic Purple Row, which marks exactly one mile above sea level (5,280 feet).
With its unique atmosphere, city views, and fan-first experiences, Coors Field offers far more than baseball and is a must-see destination when visiting Denver.
Food & Beverage
Coors Field is home to some of the most unique food and beverage experiences in Major League Baseball. From the Helton Burger Shack, named after Hall of Famer Todd Helton, to three different barbecue offerings, there’s truly something for every fan.
Another signature feature of the ballpark is the SandLot Brewery, which opened alongside Coors Field in 1995 and is the birthplace of Blue Moon Belgian Wheat Ale, a must-visit for beer lovers.
Denver Summit FC
—Photo from Denver Summit FC
Exciting News
With Denver Summit FC’s inaugural NWSL match set for Spring 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High, let’s take a closer look at how the club has come together.
The name Summit was chosen through a fan vote, and the decision wasn’t even close. Summit emerged as the clear favorite. The club has fully embraced Denver’s Mile High identity, introducing rallying cries like “Meet Us at the Top” and “Climb With Us.”
Even before kicking off their first season, Denver Summit FC has surpassed 15,000 season ticket deposits and continues to expand its 5280 Club program as the team prepares to transition into its permanent home in 2028. The new venue will mark a major milestone as Colorado’s first purpose-built stadium for women’s professional sports.
Denver Broncos - Empower Field at Mile High
—Photo from Stadiums of Pro Football
About
Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos, stands at an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level. Since opening in 2001, the stadium has continued to provide outstanding, unobstructed views for 76,125 fans across five levels of seating, including 8,200 club seats and 144 luxury suites.
While in the stadium, fans can experience the “Mile High Thunder” steel floors, a wide selection of F&B, and take in an atmosphere that’s truly one of a kind.
A new stadium for the Broncos is on the horizon as they announce the historic Burnham Yard as the preferred site for a privately funded retractable roof stadium, mixed-use district.
Ball Arena
—Photo from via Wikipedia
About
Home to the NHL Colorado Avalanche, NBA Denver Nuggets, and NLL Colorado Mammoth, this state-of-the-art arena hosts more than 250 events annually, including professional sports, concerts, family shows and special events.
Ball Arena features 89 luxury suites located on two levels and 1,900 club seats, as well as two Theatre Boxes to deliver an exciting fan experience with first-class amenities such as VIP parking, gourmet catering, and access to the exclusive PointsBet Club Level.
Looking to the Future
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has announced big plans for the future of Ball Arena and its surrounding footprint. Recently approved, the Ball Arena redevelopment is a bold, 25-year plan that will transform the existing surface parking lots into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood, creating ‘another downtown’ in Denver. The long-term vision includes residential housing, public parks, and thoughtfully designed community spaces that will activate the area year-round.
The first phase of the project introduces an entertainment district centered on Ball Arena itself, highlighted by a new pedestrian bridge spanning Speer Boulevard, designed to better connect fans and visitors to the arena and the surrounding neighborhood.
