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Broncos Name Burnham Yard as Preferred Site for Retractable-Roof Stadium, Target 2031 Opening

Ownership pledges private financing with no new taxes, with land deals, environmental work, community negotiations now the immediate focus.

Children participate in a summer camp at La Alma Lincoln Park in Denver on Friday, July 25, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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The Empower Field At Mile High in Denver, Colorado - the current home of the Broncos.
Burnham Yard, a 58-acre plot of land located at 800 Seminole Rd. in Denver on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Overview

  • The team, Denver’s mayor and Colorado’s governor issued a joint letter selecting Burnham Yard as the preferred location for a new retractable-roof venue anchoring a mixed-use district.
  • Conceptual agreements cover 58 acres from the state and 25 acres from Denver Water, with additional private purchases taking the project area to more than 100 acres.
  • The club is aiming to open in time for the 2031 NFL season, a timeline that fits the lease at Empower Field running through 2030 with extension options available.
  • Ownership says the stadium will be privately funded with no new taxes, while the city and state plan infrastructure work and will explore potential development incentives.
  • Plans call for environmental cleanup of the former railyard and a formal Community Benefits Agreement process to guide housing, parks, transit and other neighborhood priorities.