If you're organizing a group trip to Empower Field at Mile High, the single question that decides whether your crew glides in or spends kickoff circling Federal Boulevard is simple: where exactly does the bus drop you off, and where does it wait? Most "how to get there" pages stop at I-25 exit numbers. This guide goes further — into the lot names, the approach roads that back up first, the tailgating rules that apply specifically to bus groups, and what a charter bus trip from Aurora to the stadium actually looks like from curb to gate.

Empower Field is one of our most-requested destinations. The 76,125-seat stadium sits at 1701 Bryant Street in Denver, right at the I-25 and I-70 interchange — which is also why game-day traffic from Aurora can turn a 24-minute drive into an hour-plus crawl if you pick the wrong lane or wait too long to leave. This guide covers the logistics the other pages skip, so you can book a bus with Aurora party bus rental confidence instead of guessing at a lot entrance on a Sunday afternoon.

Stadium address

1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204

Capacity

76,125 — one of the largest NFL stadiums in the country

Rideshare drop-off

NE corner, Gate 5 — Mile High Stadium Circle

Rideshare pickup

5th & Walnut St, Ball Arena lot — ~15-min walk east

Lot C (early tailgating)

Opens 6 hrs before kickoff — $55/space, credit card only

From Aurora

~11 miles via I-225 to I-25 — ~24 min off-peak

Why Rent a Bus to Empower Field at Mile High?

The drive from Aurora to Empower Field looks manageable on paper. Eleven miles, I-225 west to I-25 south, maybe 24 minutes on a Tuesday morning. On a Sunday afternoon when the Broncos host the Chiefs — a noon kickoff, 76,000 fans, and everyone else in the metro doing the same math — that number quietly becomes 50, 60, or 90 minutes depending on where you exit and whether the lot you pre-purchased is already at capacity when you arrive.

Then there's the post-game crawl, which is its own problem.

A charter bus rental in Aurora changes those numbers. One vehicle handles the whole group, the pregame energy builds on the ride over instead of dissipating in traffic, and nobody has to be the designated driver for a tailgate that started at 8 a.m. The bus parks, your group tailgates, and when the clock hits zero, everyone climbs back aboard and the crawl out is someone else's headache.

That's the whole argument. Call 303-214-4282 to get a quote for your group and game date.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Empower Field at Mile High

Here's the part most rental pages leave vague. The stadium's official Broncos parking page designates rideshare drop-off at the NE corner of the stadium near Gate 5 on Mile High Stadium Circle. That's the same zone used for commercial vehicle drop-off, putting your group steps from the main gate cluster on the north side of the stadium rather than on Federal Boulevard's bus-stop curb a block to the west.

The approach: from I-25, your bus exits at 17th Avenue (northbound) or Colfax Avenue to Federal Boulevard northbound (southbound), then turns onto Dick Connor Avenue to reach Mile High Stadium Circle. The NE gate 5 zone is accessible from that loop. Because the approach road setup varies slightly by event — major concerts and primetime games often add police-directed traffic flows on Dick Connor and the Stadium Circle itself — we confirm the active approach for your specific event date when you book.

The one-line version: your bus drops your group at Gate 5 on Mile High Stadium Circle, on the NE corner of the stadium, putting everyone steps from the main entrance cluster. Rideshare pickup after the game is a 15-minute walk east to 5th and Walnut at the Ball Arena lot. That walk is exactly what a bus cuts out on the way out.

Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St, Denver — home of the Denver Broncos, stadium-scale concerts, and the annual Orange Crush tailgate scene at Lot C.

Where the Bus Parks: Lot C, Lot B, and What the Permit Actually Costs

Here's the detail that surprises first-timers: all event-day parking at Empower Field requires pre-purchased passes, and none are sold at the gate. Standard lot prices range from $30 to $60 per vehicle depending on the lot and event. For oversized vehicles including charter buses and RVs, Lot B on the north side of the stadium is the designated area — located at 1601 Mile High Stadium Circle, accessed via Mile High Stadium Circle from Dick Connor Avenue.

The fan-favorite is Lot C (the early tailgating lot, west side of the stadium), which opens 6 hours before kickoff and sells a very limited number of spaces at $55 per space, credit card only, first-come first-served. Lot C's 1,094 spaces routinely sell out within 30 to 60 minutes of opening — so arriving at lot open is not early enough for the biggest games. For a bus group using Lot C, arrive at opening and coordinate a single payment; the stadium's one-permit-one-space rule applies to oversized vehicles just as it does to cars.

For concerts and primetime games where Lot C fills before your window, Lot B with its wider drive lanes handles oversized vehicles more predictably. We sort out the correct lot and pre-purchased pass for your event when you book, so there's no wrong-gate scramble on game day.

We always recommend checking current lot assignments and pricing on the official Empower Field parking page before your event, as prices and lot setups shift by season and event type. For questions on game day, the stadium can be reached at (720) 258-3000.

Confirming the Plan When You Book — Why It Matters

Empower Field's event calendar runs year-round, and the traffic and parking plan shifts meaningfully between a noon Sunday Broncos game, a Christmas Day primetime matchup, and an 85,000-person Morgan Wallen concert weekend. For major concerts, on-site parking regularly sells out in advance entirely — both Morgan Wallen show nights in May 2026 had on-site lots at capacity before event day. For regular-season Broncos games, the I-25 northbound exit at 17th Avenue begins backing onto the interstate itself roughly two hours before a late-afternoon kickoff.

When you reserve with Party Bus Aurora, our team confirms the active drop-off zone, the correct bus parking lot, and the pre-purchased pass needed for your specific event date. The approach changes; our confirmation does not. Call 303-214-4282 as soon as your date is set.

Empower Field Transportation: Every Option Compared

The Denver metro has more game-day transit options than most NFL cities — RTD light rail literally stops at the stadium. That's genuinely useful to know, and we'll be straight: for a solo fan or a pair coming from downtown, the W or E light rail line to Empower Field at Mile High Station is fast, cheap, and skips every parking headache. But the moment your group outgrows two people, the math tips toward a charter bus fast.

Option Cost shape Arrive together? Door-to-door Tailgating possible? Best group size
Private charter bus or party bus One flat rate, split by the group Yes — one vehicle, one arrival Best — Gate 5 drop, steps from entrance Yes — bus holds gear, no designated driver needed 15–56
RTD Light Rail (W or E line) Per fare, ~$3–$6 round trip Only if everyone boards the same train Good — 8-min walk from Empower Field Station No — no tailgate window 1–4, or a coordinated group
RTD Bus (Routes 30/31 on Federal) Per fare Only if on the same bus Good — drops at 17th & Federal, short walk west No Any, but slow and crowded post-game
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) Per car each way + post-game surge No — multiple cars, staggered ETAs Drop at Gate 5 NE — pickup is a 15-min walk east Possible if someone drives sober 1–4 per car
Everyone drives and parks Pre-purchased pass per car + gas No — caravans fragment Depends on your lot and its gates Yes, but one person stays sober per car 1–2 cars max

The honest read: RTD is a genuinely good option for people who don't need a tailgate and are coming from a light-rail corridor. The W and E lines serve Empower Field at Mile High Station directly, and the E or W train from Denver Union Station takes about 4 minutes. Auraria West Station is often closed during Broncos games, so plan your connection accordingly.

But RTD runs on its own schedule, doesn't carry tailgate coolers, and puts 76,000 fans on the same platform after the final whistle. For a group of 20-plus who want to tailgate together, the party bus or charter bus is the straightforward answer.

RTD Light Rail and Bus Service, Explained

For completeness, here's how RTD works on game day. The E and W Lines stop at Empower Field at Mile High Station, located just north of the stadium on 17th Avenue — about an 8-minute walk to the main gates. RTD adds train cars on both lines for Broncos games and major concerts.

The D Line and others serve Denver Union Station, where passengers transfer to the E or W. From Aurora, your fastest rail option is the A Line to Union Station, then transfer to E or W. From east Aurora closer to I-225, driving to a Park & Ride and connecting by rail can work, but the coordination and the post-game platform crush make it a more comfortable choice for two people than for a group of fifteen. For specific timetables and current service alerts, see the RTD Denver website.

What Size Bus Does Your Group Need?

The right vehicle is the one that fits your headcount, holds your tailgate gear, and doesn't make anyone regret the trip before kickoff. Here's how our fleet breaks down for an Empower Field run from Aurora.

Vehicle Typical seats Storage / gear Best for Key amenities
Sprinter limo / Sprinter van Up to ~14 Modest — small cooler, a few bags Suite holders, small VIP crew, corporate groups Premium leather, USB charging, tinted windows
Party bus (15–50 passengers) ~15–50 Onboard, lighter loads Fan groups who want the pregame to start on the road Built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs
Minibus (15–35 passengers) ~15–35 Overhead plus some undercarriage Mid-size groups, direct runs from Aurora hotels or offices Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats
Charter bus (40–56 passengers) Up to 56 Excellent — deep undercarriage bays Large fan groups, corporate outings, entire office tailgates Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, undercarriage bays

For groups who want the rolling tailgate experience, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, and premium Bluetooth sound — the pregame builds from the moment the bus pulls away from your Aurora pickup, and there's no drawing straws for who stays sober. For larger groups hauling grills, coolers, and folding chairs, a full-size charter bus has the undercarriage bay space to hold everything without stacking gear in seats. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know before your event date.

Call 303-214-4282 and we'll match you with the right vehicle from our fleet.

Bus Rental Prices for Empower Field at Mile High

Party Bus Aurora provides all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you'll know the exact number before you ever book. There's no single sticker price, because the quote depends on a few clear factors:

  • Vehicle size — a 56-passenger charter bus and a 14-passenger Sprinter limo price differently.
  • Total hours — how long the vehicle is reserved, including tailgate time in the lot and the post-game wait.
  • Date and game — a noon preseason opener prices differently than a Christmas Day primetime matchup or a sold-out concert weekend.
  • Pickup location and mileage — Aurora is about 11 miles from the stadium; pickups in Centennial or Thornton add distance.

For real ranges: Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. These are the vehicle costs; the stadium's bus parking pass is a separate, pre-purchased cost. Call 303-214-4282 for a free, no-obligation quote built around your specific date and headcount.

Here's the per-person math that usually closes the conversation. A single 56-seat charter bus replaces roughly 14 cars. That's 14 individual parking passes at $40–$60 each, 14 sets of gas from Aurora to Denver and back, and 14 people who can't have a drink because one person per car has to drive.

One bus handles the whole crew for a single flat rate, one parking pass, and zero designated-driver negotiations.

A Real Game-Day Run from Aurora

For a Thursday Night Football Broncos game last fall, a 42-person group from Aurora booked a 56-passenger charter bus. Pickup was at 3:30 PM from a parking lot on S. Chambers Road in Aurora, rolling down I-225 to I-25 and arriving at Lot C by 4:15 PM — right as the lot opened, securing one of the $55 first-come spaces before the afternoon rush. The undercarriage bays held two coolers, a folding table, and a portable speaker setup.

The group tailgated through 6:45 PM, walked to the gates, and the bus waited on Mile High Stadium Circle for an arranged 10:30 PM pickup after the final whistle. The 8-hour all-inclusive rental came to $2,450 — about $58 per person, with every parking headache, every designated-driver conversation, and every post-game traffic jam handed off to someone else.

Getting There: Routes, Drive Times & Traffic from Aurora

Empower Field sits at the junction of I-25 and I-70 in the Platte River valley, west of downtown Denver. From Aurora, the standard approach is I-225 West to I-25 South, exiting at 17th Avenue for northbound or Colfax Avenue to Federal Boulevard northbound for southbound. Drive times from common Aurora pickup zones, before event traffic:

From… Approx. distance Typical off-peak drive time
Aurora (S. Chambers / I-225 area) ~11 miles 20–30 minutes
Centennial / Arapahoe Road area ~17 miles 30–40 minutes
Denver International Airport (DEN) ~24 miles 30–45 minutes
Thornton / I-25 N corridor ~18 miles 25–35 minutes
Westminster / US-36 area ~14 miles 20–30 minutes

On a 1:00 PM Sunday kickoff, add 20 to 40 minutes to every estimate above. On a primetime game or a sold-out concert, I-25's 17th Avenue exit backs onto the interstate itself for miles in both directions, and Federal Boulevard becomes a parking lot of its own. The stretch where I-25 and I-70 intersect — nicknamed the "Mousetrap" — is one of the most reliably congested spots in the Denver metro on event days, because both interstates are funneling stadium traffic into the same quarter-mile.

A charter bus in the bus/HOV flow doesn't escape that congestion entirely, but the route planning and the departure timing are handled for you — so your group is en route relaxed instead of debating which GPS app is lying less.

Coming From Out of Town? DEN Airport and Aurora Hotels

For big games — a Broncos-Chiefs primetime matchup, a playoff run, or a stadium concert weekend — a meaningful portion of any large group is flying into Denver. Denver International Airport (DEN) sits about 24 miles east of Empower Field, a straightforward 30-to-45-minute run on a clear day down Pena Boulevard to I-70 west to I-25 south. One charter bus picks the whole group up at baggage claim at Jeppesen Terminal Level 5 and runs straight to the stadium or a hotel in Aurora, instead of splitting everyone across a dozen rideshares at the Uber/Lyft islands.

That airport-to-stadium run is one of our most common out-of-town requests.

Groups staying in Aurora have a natural geographic advantage: the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center near DEN and the Denver Marriott Tech Center in the Centennial corridor are both popular bases for visiting fan groups. Either way, the bus picks up curbside at your hotel and handles the highway so your group rolls into the tailgate lot already in game-day mode.

Tailgating at Empower Field at Mile High: What Bus Groups Need to Know

A charter bus is a natural tailgate vehicle — the undercarriage bays hold the coolers, the folding chairs, and the portable grills, and there's no arguing over who drives home. But Empower Field enforces specific tailgating rules, and knowing them before you pull into the lot keeps your group out of trouble. From the stadium's published tailgating rules:

  • One permit = one space for one vehicle. Tailgating must stay within your purchased parking space — you cannot spread into adjacent spaces, block drive lanes, or save spots for other vehicles. If your group wants to tailgate together, arrive together.
  • Grills are allowed; open fires are not. Gas and charcoal grills are permitted. Hot coals must be disposed of in designated hot coal containers — not dumped on the lot.
  • Nothing in tow. Vehicles cannot enter the lot towing anything. For a bus group, that means all grills, coolers, and gear ride inside the undercarriage bays or the passenger cabin — which is exactly what those bays are designed for.
  • Blocking drive lanes is prohibited. Tailgaters who block the flow get relocated or removed. Set up behind your vehicle within your purchased space only.
  • Directed parking applies in many lots. Parking staff direct vehicles from the moment certain lots open, especially for primetime games. Follow the attendants, not just your phone's GPS.

Lot C is the most tailgate-friendly surface lot on site, which is why it sells out so fast. Its 1,094 spaces fill in under an hour from opening on most games. For groups where a full Lot C tailgate matters as much as the game itself, the 6-hour opening window means your bus needs to be rolling from Aurora well before noon for a 6 PM kickoff.

We build that timing into the booking when we set your departure window.

Leaving Empower Field After the Game

Post-game traffic at Empower Field is where everyone discovers that 76,000 people can't leave the Platte River valley at the same time without gridlock on I-25 in both directions. Rideshare pickups are routed to 5th and Walnut Street at the Ball Arena lot — a 15-minute walk east of the stadium gates. That's a manageable walk on a nice September afternoon.

It's a different story in a Denver January when the temperature is 18 degrees and your group has been in the cold for three hours. With a bus, you agree on a pickup window and a staging spot before the group ever walks through the gate, and the bus is there when you walk out — no surge-priced wait, no 15-minute cold walk to a rideshare island, no half the group already in a different Lyft.

The fastest post-game exit route from Lot C or the west lots typically runs Federal Boulevard south to US-6 east, bypassing the worst of the I-25 Mousetrap backup. We plan the return route around that reality and have your group back in Aurora while the I-25 backup is still five miles long.

Tips for Visiting Empower Field at Mile High

A few things every group should have sorted before they leave the Aurora pickup point:

  • All parking passes must be purchased in advance. No passes are sold at the gates or at the lot entrance on event days. If you haven't bought before you arrive, you're not parking on site. This applies to bus parking just as it does to cars.
  • Follow the clear-bag policy. Per the stadium's clear-bag policy, each person may bring one clear bag no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″ OR a one-gallon clear freezer bag (Ziploc style), plus one small clutch no larger than 6.5″ × 4.5″. No backpacks, fanny packs, or oversized tinted bags. Bag check with a fee is available outside Gate 8 near the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame wall on the east side of the stadium.
  • Arrive at least an hour before gates open. Security lines at a 76,000-seat stadium for primetime games back up quickly. For a sold-out concert night, add another 30 minutes.
  • Lot C sells out fast. The 1,094 spaces are gone within 30 to 60 minutes of opening. Six hours before kickoff is the window; arriving after that window closes means Lot B or an off-site lot.
  • The Mousetrap backs up early. I-25 at the I-70 interchange sees game-day slowdowns beginning 2+ hours before kickoff for major games. Plan your departure from Aurora accordingly.

What's Happening at Empower Field at Mile High in 2026

The stadium's 2026 calendar is one of the strongest in its history, between a Broncos team coming off a 14–3 season and a concert schedule that sold out on-site parking before some events even landed. Groups tend to book bus rentals in Aurora earliest for these dates:

  • Denver Broncos 2026 home season. Eight home games at Empower Field, headlined by a Christmas Day matchup against the Buffalo Bills (Denver's first-ever home game on Christmas Day) and a Week 6 Thursday Night Football game against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos also host the Chiefs on November 1 — the game that reliably generates the most charter bus requests of any regular-season date. The 2026 home schedule is officially finalized; check the Broncos' official schedule page for kickoff times as they're announced.
  • Morgan Wallen "Still the Problem Tour." Two sold-out shows on May 29 and May 30, 2026, with on-site parking at capacity before event day. Over 85,000 fans per night means I-25 and Federal Boulevard are effectively closed to through traffic in both directions for 3+ hours around show time. A charter bus in from Aurora that evening is not optional if you want to arrive without losing an hour on the interstate.
  • Stadium-scale concerts and events. Empower Field hosts a rotating roster of major tours. The pattern is consistent: any show that sells out all 76,000 seats creates the same parking-sold-out, roads-jammed scenario. Book as early as possible for any announced show — concert weekends fill our availability faster than most Broncos games.

For the Broncos-Chiefs November 1 game: if you're reading this in July or August, that game's bus availability in Aurora is already tightening. It's the single most-requested Broncos game date every season. Call 303-214-4282 now to lock in your group before the right vehicle size is gone.

Trip Types We Coordinate to Empower Field

Different groups, same goal: everyone arrives together, tailgates properly, and doesn't spend the post-game hour looking for their car or waiting on a surge-priced rideshare. The runs we handle most often:

  • Fan groups and tailgaters. The core Broncos experience: coordinated Aurora pickup, gear loaded in the undercarriage, Lot C arrived at opening, and a pre-arranged post-game staging location so everyone's on board and heading home while the lots are still emptying.
  • Corporate and suite groups. Companies hosting clients or employees in suite-level seating don't want those clients navigating parking. A minibus or Sprinter picks up from the Denver Tech Center or a downtown hotel and drops directly at the stadium, timed to the suite's service start.
  • Concert groups. Stadium-scale shows where on-site parking sold out weeks ago and rideshare prices will be 3x at showtime. A concert bus rental in Aurora picks up curbside and skips the surge entirely.
  • Out-of-town fan groups flying into DEN. One coordinated airport pickup at Jeppesen Terminal, direct to the hotel or straight to the stadium, instead of splitting a visiting fan group across multiple rideshares at the arrivals curb.
  • Birthday and celebration groups. A Broncos game or a sold-out concert combined with a milestone celebration — the party bus handles both the event and the "getting there" in one package, with the bar and the sound system built in.

Booking Your Bus to Empower Field at Mile High

Booking is straightforward. Have these details ready and we can turn a quote around fast:

  1. Your group size and pickup location — the Aurora neighborhood, hotel, or address where the bus should start.
  2. Event date and kickoff or show time — this sets the lot opening window and the departure timing we build the schedule around.
  3. How much tailgate time you want — Lot C means arriving at opening (6 hours before kickoff), while other lots work on a 4.5-hour pre-open window.
  4. Post-game pickup window — set this before the game so the bus is ready and waiting when you walk out, not 20 minutes later when everyone's already cold and looking at their phones.

Once we have those details, we confirm the vehicle, the parking lot and pre-purchased pass, the active approach route for your event, and the post-game staging location. From there, the bus shows up at your Aurora curb, and your group shows up at the gates. Everything in between is taken care of.

Call 303-214-4282 any time for an all-inclusive quote — or use the online tool for instant availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at Empower Field at Mile High?

The designated commercial vehicle and rideshare drop-off zone is at the NE corner of the stadium near Gate 5 on Mile High Stadium Circle, per the stadium's official parking page. This puts your group steps from the main gate cluster on the north side of the stadium. The approach uses Dick Connor Avenue from the I-25 exits, then Mile High Stadium Circle to reach the NE drop zone.

Because event-specific traffic flows can shift the exact drop point, we confirm the active approach for your date when you book.

Where do buses park at Empower Field at Mile High?

Oversized vehicles including charter buses and RVs use Lot B on the north side of the stadium at 1601 Mile High Stadium Circle, which has wider drive lanes suited for large vehicles. All parking requires a pre-purchased pass — nothing is sold at the gate. Lot C (the popular west-side tailgating lot) is first-come, first-served at $55 per space, opens 6 hours before kickoff, and sells out in 30 to 60 minutes on major games.

We pre-purchase the correct lot pass as part of your booking.

How much does it cost to rent a bus to Empower Field from Aurora?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours (tailgate time plus post-game wait), event date, and mileage. As a guide: Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size party buses (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The stadium's pre-purchased bus parking pass is a separate cost.

Call 303-214-4282 or use our online tool for an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds.

How early should we get to Empower Field for a Broncos game?

For Lot C (the early tailgating lot), aim to arrive when the lot opens — 6 hours before kickoff. The 1,094 spaces typically sell out within 30 to 60 minutes of opening. For other lots, 4 to 4.5 hours before kickoff is the window.

For primetime games and concerts, add 30 to 45 minutes to all these estimates; I-25 backs up well before those windows close on major event days.

What are the tailgating rules at Empower Field at Mile High?

One permit equals one space for one vehicle. Tailgating must stay within the purchased space and cannot block drive lanes or save adjacent spots. Gas and charcoal grills are permitted; open fires are not.

Hot coals go in designated containers. Vehicles cannot tow anything into the lots, which means all gear for a bus group rides inside the undercarriage bays. For bus groups using Lot C, plan to tailgate immediately behind the bus within a single purchased space.

See the stadium's full tailgating rules PDF for current policies.

What's the clear-bag policy at Empower Field at Mile High?

Each person may carry one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″ — or a one-gallon clear freezer bag — plus one small clutch no larger than 6.5″ × 4.5″. Backpacks, fanny packs, and oversized or tinted bags are prohibited. Bag check is available outside Gate 8 near the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame wall on the east side of the stadium, for a fee.

See the official clear-bag policy page for the current full list of permitted and prohibited items.

Is there public transit to Empower Field at Mile High from Aurora?

Yes, though it requires a transfer. From Aurora, take RTD's A Line to Denver Union Station, then transfer to the E or W Line to Empower Field at Mile High Station (about an 8-minute walk to the gates). Note that Auraria West Station is often closed on Broncos game days.

RTD adds train cars on game days, but the platform crush after a 76,000-person game is real. For a group of 15 or more who want to arrive and leave together, a charter bus rental in Aurora is a simpler option than coordinating multiple rail transfers. See the RTD Denver website for current schedules and fares.

Where do rideshares pick up after the game at Empower Field?

Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) pickup after the game is at the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot at 5th and Walnut Street — approximately a 15-minute walk east of the stadium gates. With a charter bus, your group sets a post-game pickup window in advance, the bus waits nearby, and you walk out to a known location instead of that 15-minute walk to a surge-priced rideshare queue. That 15-minute walk in December is worth mentioning when your group is debating the bus decision.

How far in advance should we book a bus from Aurora to Empower Field?

For Broncos-Chiefs (November 1), any primetime game, or a sold-out concert, book as soon as your date is confirmed. Those events fill our availability — and the stadium's bus parking passes — well before game day. For a standard Sunday afternoon regular-season game, two to four weeks is workable, but the earlier you call, the better your vehicle options.

Call 303-214-4282 to check availability for your specific date.

Can the bus stay on site during the game?

Yes. The bus is booked as a block of hours, so it can hold tailgate gear in the undercarriage bays during the game and wait nearby for a pre-arranged post-game pickup. You set that pickup window with our team before the game begins, so there's no scramble after the final whistle.

Do you have ADA-accessible buses?

Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles are always available. Just let us know your specific needs when you book and we'll arrange the right vehicle. Empower Field also designates Lot L ($25 per space) and sections of Lots D and G for accessible parking, available via credit card on arrival, first-come first-served.

Book Your Bus to Empower Field at Mile High Today

The perfect Broncos game-day or concert-night setup for your Aurora group is one call away. Whether it's a 40-person tailgate group arriving at Lot C when the gates open, a corporate suite outing that needs a clean pickup and drop-off, a Morgan Wallen weekend where on-site parking is already gone, or a birthday group who want the LED bar on the way to kickoff — Party Bus Aurora has access to a fleet of party buses, charter buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans sized to whatever your group looks like. Call 303-214-4282 any time for an all-inclusive price quote, or use our online tool for instant availability.

Lock in your date before the Chiefs game sells out the right vehicle.

Sources & Last Verified

Parking prices, lot configurations, drop-off zones, and tailgating policies at Empower Field at Mile High change by season and event type. All venue-specific details in this guide were verified against official stadium sources in June 2026. Confirm current figures — especially parking prices, lot assignments, and the active approach route for your event — against the official pages before your visit.