Broncos choose Burnham Yard

Denver selects Burnham Yard as the favored location for a privately financed stadium and mixed-use district, signaling a major shift from the current Mile High site.

Broncos Name Burnham Yard Preferred Stadium Site

The Denver Broncos announced Burnham Yard, a 58-acre railyard east of Interstate 25 and north of 6th Avenue, as the team’s preferred site for a new stadium and adjacent entertainment district. The plan is privately financed with no new tax dollars, expanding to more than 100 acres when additional private land is included. Officials say land would be bought from the state and Denver Water, with a final price tag likely in the multi-billion range, and the city and state exploring infrastructure upgrades and tax credits to support the project.

Early design work is in the works for a stadium with a retractable roof and natural grass. The Broncos aim to keep some historic site elements and connect the district to downtown through rail and roads. Denver Water must relocate operations, and the project would trigger property acquisitions, road and transit improvements, and a community benefits process with La Alma Lincoln Park and other neighborhoods as key partners. The move would keep the team in central Denver and could unlock a large redevelopment opportunity for the surrounding area while preserving Mile High for possible future uses.

This plan reflects a broader shift toward privately funded urban stadiums that promise economic lift without new taxes, but it faces real headwinds. Environmental questions linger because Burnham Yard sits near a Superfund site, and the city will need strong cleanup and remediation plans along with a robust community benefits agreement to gain trust.

Politically, the project carries high stakes for Denver. City and state leaders frame private investment as a win, yet residents will weigh potential traffic, housing impacts, and long construction timelines. The test will be whether the process remains transparent, inclusive, and capable of delivering tangible benefits beyond a glossy render.

Highlights

Denver’s next years will reveal if a bold vision can coexist with neighborhood needs and climate realities.