Here is what game day from Aurora actually looks like without a bus: the clock hits 11 AM, kickoff is at 2, and the entire metro is already moving west on I-225. By the time that merge stacks into I-25 northbound — which it does, reliably, in the hour before any sold-out Broncos game — the 17th Avenue exit is backed up past the on-ramp. You find a space in an independent lot off the Auraria Campus, hike in alongside 76,000 other people, tailgate for whatever window is left, and watch the final whistle drop the temperature another ten degrees.
Then comes the part nobody plans for: the post-game walk east across Broncos Bridge to the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot at 5th and Walnut — roughly 15 minutes in what might be 20-degree December wind — before your rideshare even knows you are coming. One charter bus or party bus rental to Empower Field at Mile High replaces all of it: one vehicle, one flat rate, one pickup, and the bus is staged and waiting when your group walks out.
Below is the full operational breakdown — verified drop-off approach, Broncos tailgating rules and lot opening times, parking fees, the Federal Boulevard and I-25 corridor, the open-air cold-weather reality for December games, and the exact run from Aurora on I-225. Use the quick form on this site or call 970-236-9762 any time to compare quotes from a large network of bus companies serving Aurora and the Denver metro — pricing in about a minute, no account required.
Why Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Empower Field at Mile High
Every Broncos home game at Empower Field sells out — 76,125 tickets, served by roughly 21,500 total parking spaces split between on-site lots and independent off-site options. Lot C, the stadium's early-bird tailgate lot, sells out within 30–60 minutes of its 8 AM opening for afternoon games. Standard lots clear out within the first two hours of opening.
By kickoff, the I-25 exits at 17th Avenue and Park Avenue are stacked into the highway, and anyone who drove is locked into a 45–75-minute wait to exit after the game. Rideshare is the popular alternative — and the designated pickup is a 15-minute walk east at the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot, in whatever the December weather happens to be doing.
A charter bus or party bus to Empower Field from Aurora solves all of it in one move. Your group boards together in Aurora, rides I-225 west to I-25 north as a unit, arrives at the stadium's Bryant Street corridor, tailgates together, and the bus stages in the lot during the game. Post-game, the bus is right there when you walk out — no walk to 5th and Walnut, no rideshare surge, no one drawing straws for the designated driver.
An Aurora sporting event bus rental is the cleanest version of the game-day logistics problem, because it eliminates the logistics entirely.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Empower Field at Mile High
Empower Field sits on Bryant Street — officially 1701 Bryant Street, Denver, CO 80204, also referenced as 1701 Mile High Stadium Circle — with I-25 just east and Federal Boulevard forming the western edge of the parking complex. Charter buses and party buses approach via Bryant Street and Mile High Stadium Circle, the main ring road around the stadium perimeter. The stadium's rideshare drop-off sits at the northeast corner near Gate 5 on Mile High Stadium Circle; commercial vehicles like motorcoaches use the same Bryant Street corridor and stage in the surrounding lot complex while your group is inside.
That comparison matters most after the final whistle. Rideshare riders drop at Gate 5 on the way in, which is straightforward. Post-game, they face the 15-minute walk east across Broncos Bridge to the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot at 5th and Walnut — past the RTD light rail platform, in post-game foot traffic, in whatever the weather is.
A charter bus or party bus stages in the lot during the game and is right there when your group exits. There is no staging walk, no surge pricing, and no post-game sprint to beat the rideshare queue.
Lot J, on the north side at 2755 W 17th Avenue, is the stadium's largest on-site lot at 1,060 spaces — it is also where the free Mile High Monument official tailgate party takes place (open to any ticketed fan), and it is the lot fed directly off I-25 Exit 210C at 17th Avenue. Charter buses arriving on the I-225 approach from Aurora reach this area first. Because exact lot assignments and commercial vehicle routing can shift by event, the specific staging plan for your date is confirmed at booking — and it is always worth checking the official Broncos gameday parking page for current event-specific routing before your visit.
On-Site Parking Lots: Prices, Opening Times, and What to Expect
The stadium's on-site parking is entirely cashless — credit card only at the gates — and advance purchase through Ticketmaster or the Denver Broncos app is strongly recommended because most lots sell out before kickoff on popular game days. Here is how the on-site lot structure breaks down for Broncos home games, per the official Broncos parking page:
| Lot | Opens | Gameday Price | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot C — Early Tailgating | 6 hours before kickoff (8 AM for 2 PM games; noon for evening games) | $55/space, credit card only | First-come, first-served; sells out 30–60 min after opening |
| Lot A — Carpool | 4.5 hours before kickoff | $45/space; 4+ passengers required | No tailgating permitted in this section |
| Standard On-Site Lots | 4.5 hours before kickoff | Varies; advance purchase via Ticketmaster or app | Sell out within 2 hours of opening on popular game days |
| ADA — Lot L | 4.5 hours before kickoff | $35/space, credit card at arrival | First-come; valid state ADA placard or registration required |
| ADA — Lots D & G | 4.5 hours before kickoff | $40/space, credit card at arrival | First-come; typically sell out within 2 hours of opening |
| Off-site independent lots | ~4 hours before kickoff | $15–$35 (varies by lot) | Ball Arena, Auraria Campus, Denver Aquarium, Riverside Church (2401 Alcott St) — not controlled by stadium |
A bus group skips the entire permit scramble. There is no per-head parking pass to secure, no sold-out lot to discover at 9 AM, and no cold walk from the Auraria Campus overflow lots. One bus covers the whole group with one coordinated arrival and one return pickup — and the staging cost is part of the block of hours, not a separate per-vehicle permit layered on top.
Getting to Empower Field from Aurora: Every Option Compared
Let's be direct: a private bus is not the automatic right call for every group. Here is an honest comparison of every realistic option for an Aurora group making the Empower Field run, scored on what actually matters on game day.
| Option | Cost shape | Group arrives together? | Drop-off | Post-game return | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter bus or party bus | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle | Bryant St / Mile High Stadium Circle | Bus already staged in lot — no walk, no surge | 15–56 people |
| RTD Light Rail from Aurora Metro Center | ~$2.75–$5.50 per person each way | Only if all on the same train | 8-min walk from Empower Field station | Auraria West station often closed during games; crowded platform | 1–4 people, light travel |
| Denver Trolley Football Shuttle | $10 round-trip / $7 one-way; kids 3 & under free | Only if on the same shuttle | Broncos Bridge stop, ~1 block from east gates | Departs from start of 4th quarter — you leave the game early | Individuals and pairs from the downtown area |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge | No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs | NE corner near Gate 5 (good) | Ball Arena Rideshare Lot — 15-min walk, then queue in surge pricing | 2–4 per car |
| Everyone drives and parks | $40–$55/car + gas per car | No — caravans split at lights and exits | Varies by lot | 45–75-min post-game lot clearance | 1–2 cars maximum |
For one or two people making the solo trip from Aurora, RTD's light rail is genuinely solid and cheap — Aurora Metro Center connects to Union Station, where the E or W line runs to the Empower Field at Mile High station (an 8-minute walk from the gates). But the moment your group grows past a few cars' worth of people — different pickup addresses, different post-game plans, one person who has to stay sober to drive, 14 people across four rideshares trying to meet at Gate 5 — the coordination math tips decisively toward one vehicle. The rest of this guide is for those groups.
RTD Light Rail from Aurora: What the Route Actually Looks Like
For individuals and small groups, here is how the Aurora light rail run works in practice. Aurora Metro Center on the R Line connects to Union Station downtown, where you transfer to the E or W line heading toward the stadium. On Broncos game days, the C, E, and W lines all stop at the Empower Field at Mile High station (8-minute walk from the gates); the W line also serves Decatur-Federal station on the west side (also about 8 minutes).
Plan on 45–60 minutes one way from Aurora Metro, including the transfer, per RTD Denver. One post-game note that catches first-timers: Auraria West station is often closed during Broncos games for crowd control, so the return routes through the stadium and Decatur-Federal stations. For a large group coordinating across multiple train connections from Aurora, the logistics get unwieldy fast — and the post-game platform is as crowded as the parking lot.
What Size Bus Does Your Group Need for Empower Field at Mile High?
Partybusaurora.com connects you to a wide variety of vehicles through a large network of bus companies serving Aurora, so you pay for what your group actually needs. Here is how the full vehicle lineup maps to a typical Empower Field run from Aurora.
| Vehicle | Seats | Tailgate gear storage | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Overhead bins, some underfloor | Mid-size groups, corporate suite outings, efficient Aurora-to-stadium runs | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, overhead storage |
| 25-passenger party bus | ~25 | Onboard, lighter loads | Fan groups wanting the pre-game energy from pickup to kickoff | LED lighting, premium sound system, perimeter seating, flat-panel TVs |
| 30-passenger party bus | ~30 | Onboard, handles more gear | Bigger groups, pre-game build from Aurora | LED lighting, premium sound, flat-panel TVs, bar area |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Deep undercarriage bays | Large fan groups, corporate clients, multi-stop itineraries | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, undercarriage luggage bays |
For December game days — when everyone is in three layers, hand warmers are in every pocket, and the tailgate setup involves camp chairs and an insulated cooler — a full-size charter bus is the practical pick. Deep undercarriage bays hold all of it in Aurora and unload steps from the tailgate spot, and there are no concerns about a towed setup since vehicles cannot enter stadium property towing anything anyway. For a fan group of 20–30 where the pre-game energy from Aurora to the lot is part of the event, a party bus fits: LED lighting, flat-panel TVs showing pre-game coverage, and premium sound from the moment the bus rolls out of the neighborhood.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — include it in your quote request at least 48 hours before the trip date.
Empower Field at Mile High Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Prices from Aurora
What a group transportation quote costs for an Empower Field run from Aurora depends on vehicle size, how many hours you need (tailgate window plus the game plus the post-game wait), and the date. A Christmas Day game prices differently than a mid-October Sunday, and a Chiefs matchup prices differently than a mid-week preseason game. To give you a planning range by vehicle type:
- 15–35 passenger minibus: roughly $200–$250 per hour on weekdays, $200–$275 on weekends, or $1,100–$2,150 per day
- 25-passenger party bus: roughly $250–$350 per hour on weekdays, $275–$375 on weekends
- 30-passenger party bus: roughly $300–$375 per hour on weekdays, $325–$425 on weekends
- 40–56 passenger charter bus: roughly $200–$350 per hour on weekdays and weekends, or $1,350–$2,850 per day
Those are planning ranges — the exact quote for your date, headcount, and itinerary comes from the quote form on this site or a call to 970-236-9762 in about a minute. What the ranges do illustrate is the per-head math. To give you an idea: a 40-passenger charter bus at $300 per hour for a 7-hour Empower Field day — pick up at 10 AM in Aurora, arrive for Lot C tailgating, game, post-game wait, return drop by 7 PM — runs roughly $2,100 total.
Split 40 ways, that is about $53 per person, with no individual parking cost, no designated driver, and no post-game rideshare fare stacked on top. Fourteen cars paying $40–$55 each for stadium parking alone would run $560–$770 before anyone fills a gas tank. See the Aurora party bus prices page for more planning context on what shapes the final quote.
Getting to Empower Field from Aurora: The I-225 Approach
From most of Aurora, Empower Field is 11 miles and roughly 25 minutes without game-day traffic. The standard route is I-225 west to I-25 north, exiting at Exit 210C for 17th Avenue, then west on 17th Ave into the stadium's north lot complex. That approach feeds directly into Lot J — the stadium's largest on-site lot at 1,060 spaces — and puts your group within reach of the north-side gates.
From I-25 southbound (if your group originates south of downtown), Exit 211C toward 23rd and 20th Avenue reaches the southern lots and south-side gates. Federal Boulevard, which runs north-south along the western edge of the parking complex, is accessible as an alternate surface route from the west but backs up badly in the hours before kickoff as independent lot traffic crosses it on foot and by car.
On game day, those 25 minutes reliably become 60–90. The I-225 to I-25 northbound merge stacks up well south of the stadium, and the 17th Avenue exit experiences the heaviest congestion in the final 90 minutes before kickoff. For an afternoon game — a 2:05 PM kickoff, for example — the practical bus departure from Aurora is around 10 to 10:30 AM.
That gets your group to the lot while Lot C is still open (it sold out within an hour last game), before I-25 fully stacks, and with a complete tailgate window before the 45-minute pre-kickoff breakdown cutoff. The I-225 approach is also the cleanest highway run for a large vehicle: direct, freeway the whole way, no urban surface complications until the 17th Avenue off-ramp.
Tailgating at Empower Field at Mile High: The Full Rulebook
A charter bus is the natural tailgate vehicle for an Empower Field trip from Aurora — undercarriage bays hold the coolers, folding chairs, and whatever extra layers your group hauls in for December, and the group arrived together rather than in five separate cars from five different Aurora starting points. But the stadium enforces specific tailgating rules, and knowing them keeps your setup intact. From the official Denver Broncos tailgating page:
- One permit, one space, one vehicle. A single parking permit corresponds to a single space for one vehicle only. All tailgating must happen directly in front of or behind your vehicle within that space. Drive lanes must remain clear at all times — spreading into adjacent spaces or the drive aisle draws enforcement action.
- Arrive together to tailgate together. Saving or blocking spaces for latecomers is prohibited. If your group wants to be in the same tailgate area, everyone needs to arrive at the same time. One bus from Aurora solves this automatically — everyone boards together and arrives as a unit.
- Break down 45 minutes before kickoff. All tailgate activity must be fully broken down and concluded 45 minutes before kickoff — not when you personally decide to head in, but 45 minutes before kickoff regardless.
- No glass bottles, no kegs. Both are prohibited on stadium property for all events.
- No open flames. Gas and charcoal grills are permitted. Open bonfires and pit fires are not. Hot coals must be properly disposed of, not left on the lot surface.
- Nothing in tow. Vehicles entering stadium property may not tow trailers, extra grills, or any attached cargo. For a bus group, all tailgate gear rides in the undercarriage bays — which is actually more practical and organized than a towed setup anyway.
- No tailgating in the carpool section (Lot A). The $45 carpool spots specifically prohibit tailgating. If your group uses carpool parking, the pre-game is at a different lot.
- No commercial activity. Selling food, merchandise, or tickets on stadium property is prohibited.
Lot C, the early tailgating lot, opens at 8 AM for a 2 PM afternoon game — and sells out within 30–60 minutes, first-come, first-served, at $55 per space. The stadium itself notes Lot C is "expected to be sold out 30 minutes to 1 hour after lot opening" on its parking page. A bus departing Aurora well before 8 AM puts your group in the queue before the lot fills.
That is not a figure of speech on a popular game day — it is the difference between getting Lot C and not getting it.
The free official pre-game tailgate — the Mile High Monument event in Lot J at 2755 W 17th Ave — is open to any ticketed fan and runs through the tailgating cutoff window. If part of your group prefers the organized stadium tailgate over a self-setup, Lot J is the spot, and a bus arriving via Exit 210C deposits your group right in this area.
December at Empower Field: Cold-Weather and Christmas Game Logistics
Empower Field at Mile High has no roof. That single architectural fact defines December game day from the moment your group boards the bus in Aurora to the final whistle. The playing surface has an underground heating system that keeps the natural Kentucky bluegrass playable in single-digit temperatures — but the stands are fully open to the sky at 5,280 feet, with no indoor concourse to retreat to for warmth.
Upper-deck seats that are comfortable in September become genuinely punishing by late December when north wind comes through. Documented game-time temperatures for Broncos winter games have reached the teens and low 20s with wind-chill factors pushing into the single digits.
The 2026 Broncos season includes two December home games: Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 6 (2:05 PM, FOX) and, for the first time in franchise history, a Buffalo Bills Christmas Day game on Friday, December 25 (2:30 PM, Netflix). A Christmas Day game at an open-air stadium at a mile above sea level is a specific logistical challenge. Here is what it means for a group bus from Aurora:
- Dress for the 4th quarter, not kickoff. Temperatures drop as the sun moves. Whatever your group is wearing when the bus leaves Aurora at 10 AM may not be enough by 6 PM. Thermal base layer, insulating mid-layer, waterproof windproof outer shell, wool socks, and hand warmers are the practical December kit — not optional suggestions for upper-deck seats in a north wind.
- Small collapsible umbrellas only. Golf-sized umbrellas are prohibited. Small umbrellas that fit within the bag policy dimensions are permitted — and December in Denver can produce snow. Having one is not overcautious for a Christmas Day game.
- Altitude dehydration accelerates in cold. At 5,280 feet, dehydration happens faster than at sea level, and cold weather suppresses the sensation of thirst. Bring an empty clear bottle (up to 34 oz, allowed through security) and refill at the free stations inside. Start hydrating on the bus from Aurora before the game begins.
- The bus is a warm staging area. On a December game day, the bus is climate-controlled before kickoff and after the game. Your group layers up in a warm vehicle in Aurora, walks in when the gates open, and after the final whistle steps back into a heated bus while 76,000 fans clear the icy lots in the dark. That post-game warmth is not a small detail at 20 degrees.
- Book the Christmas Day game well in advance. December 25 is the Broncos' first-ever Christmas Day home game — demand across the Denver metro will be high, and holiday week reduces available supply from the network. Lock in your headcount and vehicle as early as possible. This is not a date where waiting for a better deal pays off.
What's Happening at Empower Field at Mile High in 2026
Empower Field runs year-round, and the 2026 calendar is full. Here are the key events where group transportation from Aurora makes the most sense, and where locking in early matters most:
- Zach Bryan — August 13–14, 2026 (confirmed on the official Empower Field events calendar). Two-night stadium run with 85,000-plus capacity both evenings. Concert traffic at Empower Field mirrors Broncos game-day congestion on I-25 and Bryant Street, but without the structured lot system that season-ticket holders know. A charter bus or party bus drops your group at the stadium approach and picks everyone up post-show — no parking scramble, no post-concert surge fare. See the Aurora concert bus rental page for how concert-night logistics work at this venue.
- Denver Broncos regular season, 2026: September 20 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (CBS), September 27 vs. Los Angeles Rams (NBC Sunday Night Football), October 15 vs. Seattle Seahawks (Prime Video Thursday Night Football), November 1 vs. Kansas City Chiefs (CBS), November 22 vs. Las Vegas Raiders (CBS), December 6 vs. Miami Dolphins (FOX), December 25 vs. Buffalo Bills (Netflix, Christmas Day), and a season-finale home date vs. Los Angeles Chargers to close out Week 18. Every home game sells out; the Chiefs matchup and the Christmas Day Bills game draw the densest traffic and the earliest vehicle fill-out in the network.
- Broncos preseason, 2026: August 21 vs. Green Bay Packers and August 28 vs. Minnesota Vikings — lighter traffic than the regular season, but both games are good dry runs for your group's Aurora-to-stadium logistics before the real thing starts.
For the Chiefs game (November 1) and the Christmas Day Bills game (December 25), vehicle availability from the network fills earlier than a typical October Sunday. Call 970-236-9762 as soon as your group headcount is confirmed for those two dates — waiting costs options, not just money.
Leaving Empower Field After the Game
Post-game at Empower Field is where a charter bus earns its keep most decisively. When 76,125 fans exit at once, lot clearance takes 45–75 minutes before I-25 southbound flows normally from the stadium exits. The managed one-way lot egress slows everything in the complex regardless of which lot the vehicle is in.
Rideshare users walk east 15 minutes to the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot — in post-game foot traffic, at night, in December — then wait in the queue once they arrive, in whatever surge pricing has set in.
With a charter bus or party bus, the post-game plan is settled before kickoff. You agree on a pickup window — typically 30–45 minutes after the final whistle — and the bus stages in the lot complex during the game. When your group walks out, the bus is there.
Your group waits out the managed lot egress seated and warm rather than navigating icy sidewalks in the dark. For a December game or the Christmas Day matchup, the contrast between "warm bus already in the lot" and "15-minute walk to a rideshare in 20-degree wind" is stark and entirely avoidable. That is the Empower Field post-game in a single sentence: either the bus is waiting, or you are walking.
Know Before You Go: Bag Policy and Stadium Tips
Empower Field enforces the NFL clear-bag policy at all games and events. Full details are on the official clear-bag policy page; here is the practical version for your group:
- Clear bag limit: 12″×6″×12″. Any clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag within those dimensions is allowed — clear backpacks, gallon zip-lock bags, and clear cinch bags all qualify. One clear bag per person, including children.
- Small clutch or personal bag: 4.5″×6.5″. Any bag within those dimensions — clear or non-clear, with or without a strap — is permitted alongside the clear bag. Fanny packs qualify if within size.
- Prohibited bags: standard backpacks, camera cases, tinted or printed plastic bags, standard purses, oversized totes, diaper bags, and mesh bags. Non-compliant bags are turned away at the initial security checkpoint before the gate entrance.
- Bag check at Gate 8. Lockers are available outside Gate 8 near the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame on the east side of the stadium, for a fee, if any items in your group do not meet the policy. There is a no-re-entry policy once inside — plan everyone's bag before arriving at the gate.
- Water bottles: empty clear, up to 34 oz. Refillable stations are on every level inside the stadium. Sealed stainless steel insulated bottles (Hydro Flasks) are prohibited. Coolers are permitted in the tailgate lots but not inside the stadium.
- Prohibited items inside: outside alcohol (immediate ejection), glass bottles, cans, standard footballs, artificial noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, whistles), large umbrellas, laptop computers, and AA/C/D battery-cell power packs.
- Gates open 2 hours before kickoff for general admission; club and suite holders access 3 hours early. Plan to be at your gate 1 hour before kickoff to clear the double security screening — a bag check at a perimeter point, then a metal detector at the gate itself.
The full Empower Field Fan Guide A-Z is the reference to bookmark before your visit. It covers cashless-only concessions (reverse ATMs near Sections 105, 114, 122, and 133), the free "BroncosWiFi" network available to all guests, the ADA hotline at 720-258-3337, USB charging at Gates 8 and 10 and throughout the Club level, and lost-and-found at 720-258-3889. Stadium management is reachable at 720-258-3000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Empower Field at Mile High?
Charter buses and party buses approach from Bryant Street and Mile High Stadium Circle — the main ring road around the stadium at 1701 Bryant Street, Denver, CO 80204. The stadium's designated rideshare drop is at the northeast corner near Gate 5 on Mile High Stadium Circle; commercial-size vehicles like motorcoaches use the same Bryant Street corridor and stage in the surrounding lot complex during the event. The specific lot assignment and approach routing for your event date is confirmed at booking, and it is worth reviewing the official Broncos parking page before your visit for current event-specific guidance.
How long does it take to get to Empower Field from Aurora?
About 11 miles and 25 minutes without traffic via I-225 west to I-25 north, exiting at Exit 210C for 17th Avenue into the north lot complex. On a game day with a 2 PM kickoff, plan 60–90 minutes and target a departure from Aurora around 10 to 10:30 AM to reach the lot before Lot C sells out. The bus departure time is built into your quote.
What do on-site parking lots cost at Empower Field?
Lot C (early tailgating) runs $55 per space, opens 6 hours before kickoff, and typically sells out within 30–60 minutes of opening on popular game days. Lot A carpool spaces run $45 and require 4+ passengers — no tailgating in that section. Standard lots must be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster or the Broncos app and sell out within the first two hours of opening.
ADA lots run $35 (Lot L) or $40 (Lots D and G), first-come, first-served. Off-site independent lots in the surrounding area (Ball Arena, Auraria Campus, Denver Aquarium, Riverside Church) typically run $15–$35 but are not controlled by the stadium.
How much does it cost to rent a bus to Empower Field from Aurora?
To give you a planning range: a 40-passenger charter bus runs roughly $200–$350 per hour — a 7-hour game-day block from Aurora works out to $1,400–$2,450, or about $35–$61 per person for a group of 40, with no individual parking cost on top. A 30-passenger party bus on a weekend afternoon might run $325–$425 per hour. The actual quote for your date, group size, and itinerary takes about a minute by calling 970-236-9762 or using the form on this site.
See the Aurora party bus prices page for more on what shapes the final number.
What are the tailgating rules at Empower Field?
Tailgating is permitted in the stadium lots before publicly ticketed events. One parking permit covers one space for one vehicle; all tailgating must occur directly in front of or behind that vehicle, keeping drive lanes clear at all times. All activity must be broken down 45 minutes before kickoff.
Glass bottles and kegs are prohibited on stadium property. Gas and charcoal grills are allowed; open fires are not. Vehicles may not enter the property towing anything.
Tailgating is specifically prohibited in the carpool section (Lot A). Full details are on the official Broncos tailgating page.
What is the bag policy at Empower Field at Mile High?
Empower Field enforces the NFL clear-bag policy. Each guest may bring one clear bag no larger than 12″×6″×12″ (clear backpacks, gallon zip-locks, and clear cinch bags all qualify) plus one small bag no larger than 4.5″×6.5″ with or without a strap (fanny packs qualify within size). Standard backpacks, tinted bags, purses, and oversized totes are prohibited.
Bag check with lockers is at Gate 8, for a fee. Outside alcohol results in immediate ejection. Complete details at the official clear-bag policy page.
Where does rideshare pick up after a Broncos game?
Post-game rideshare pickup is at the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot at the corner of 5th and Walnut Street — approximately 15 minutes on foot heading east from Empower Field, crossing Broncos Bridge and passing the RTD light rail station, per the stadium's own guidance. That walk happens in post-game foot traffic, at night, in whatever the weather is. A charter bus staging in the lot eliminates the walk entirely — the bus is already there when your group exits.
Is Empower Field at Mile High open-air? What should I wear in December?
Yes — Empower Field has no roof and the stands are fully exposed at 5,280 feet above sea level. December game-time temperatures have reached the teens with wind-chill in the single digits. For any late-season game, dress in full winter layers: thermal base, insulating mid-layer, waterproof windproof outer shell, wool socks, and hand warmers.
Small collapsible umbrellas (not golf-sized) are permitted if there is a chance of snow. Hydrate actively — cold weather at altitude dehydrates faster than most people expect, and the stadium has free water-bottle refill stations on all levels. Start hydrating before the bus leaves Aurora.
When should I book a bus to Empower Field from Aurora?
As soon as your group headcount and date are confirmed. For regular-season Broncos games, two to four weeks of lead time is workable on most dates — but the Chiefs game (November 1) and the Christmas Day Bills game (December 25) fill vehicle availability significantly earlier. If your trip is on one of those dates, waiting another week costs you the vehicle.
Call 970-236-9762 early — the network is large, but the right-size vehicles for high-demand games go first.
Can the bus wait at the stadium during the game?
Yes. The bus is booked as a block of hours, so it stages in the lot complex during the game and is waiting at the agreed-upon post-game pickup window — typically 30–45 minutes after the final whistle. You set that window before kickoff so there is no post-game scramble.
The bus also holds tailgate gear and extra cold-weather layers in the undercarriage bays during the game. On a December night, the bus being warm and already in the lot when you walk out is the feature that tends to surprise first-timers the most.
Are ADA-accessible buses available for Empower Field trips?
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network. Note your needs in the quote request at least 48 hours before the trip date. At the stadium itself, ADA parking is available in dedicated sections of Lots D, G ($40, first-come), and Lot L ($35, first-come), all requiring a valid state-issued ADA placard or vehicle registration.
The stadium ADA hotline is 720-258-3337 or adainfo@broncos.nfl.net. The Fan Guide A-Z covers accessible routes, elevator locations, sensory rooms, and all accessibility services in detail.
Book Your Charter Bus or Party Bus to Empower Field at Mile High
The right bus for your Aurora group's Empower Field trip is one form or one phone call away. Whether the run is 15 people chasing Lot C for a Zach Bryan show in August or 56 people loading up for the Christmas Day Bills game in December, Partybusaurora.com makes it easy to compare options from a large network of bus companies serving Aurora — no account required, free quote, pricing in about a minute. Call 970-236-9762 any time, or use the quick form on this site to see what is available for your date.
Also planning a Nuggets game or an Avalanche night? The Ball Arena guide covers drop-off and parking at that venue, which runs on entirely different logistics than Empower Field.


