• Loading stock data...
Thursday, July 10, 2025

No. 1 Decision for Broncos: Should They Build New Stadium?

  • New owners weigh whether to replace Empower Field at Mile High.
  • The Denver mayor wants any new stadium to stay in the city.
Russel Wilson banner on side exterior of Empower Field at Mile High in Denver
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Building a new stadium is the surest way for an NFL franchise to land a coveted Super Bowl. A new facility could attract other national events, such as the NCAA’s Final Four.

There’s rising speculation that the new Denver Broncos owners could build a billion-dollar football palace to replace Empower Field at Mile High.

A group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton paid a record $4.65 billion for the Broncos in June. That was the most expensive purchase ever of an NFL Team. 

The “number one decision” facing the new owners is whether to build a new facility to replace the 21-year-old Empower Field. 

Whatever they decide, Denver mayor Michael Hancock wants the team to remain in his city, not bolt for the suburbs as other NFL clubs have done.

“As we’ve talked, I’ve made it very clear that my hope is that, one, we will keep open lines of communication with regards to the stadium, and the future stadium, and hopefully, that it remains in Denver, Colorado,” Hancock told the local CBS News affiliate.

Denver-Broncos

Walmart Heir Rob Walton Agrees to Buy Broncos For Record $4.65B

The Walmart heir and his family were the winning bidders for the…
June 8, 2022

Over the past decade, the owners of the Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants/Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, and Atlanta Falcons were rewarded with Super Bowls for building state-of-the-art new stadiums. 

The talk in Denver is that a new stadium could feature a retractable roof to deal with inclement Rocky Mountain weather.

In the meantime, the new Walton-Penner ownership is planning a $100 million refurbishment of Empower Field, according to sources cited by SportsBusiness Journal.  

For $400.7 million, Empower Field opened in August 2001, only a few feet from the site of storied Mile High Stadium, home of the Broncos from 1960 to 2000.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell during the NFLPA press conference at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

NFLPA Head Has Side Hustle With PE Firm That Can Invest in..

The NFLPA’s executive director is embroiled in multiple controversies.

NFL’s Alternate Uniforms Fuel Big Business—and Lots of Nostalgia

The Commanders kick off a run of new NFL helmets and uniforms.

Browns $600M Stadium Deal Hit With Suit Over ‘Unclaimed’ Money

Ohio’s use of unclaimed funds for a new stadium is challenged legally.
exclusive

Fox Extends Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson Contracts Ahead of NFL Season

Changes are coming at Fox, but Andrews and Thompson stay put.

Featured Today

Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) bats during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field.

The Torpedo Bat Business Is Still Going Strong: ‘Here to Stay’

Demand for the oddly shaped bats has stayed strong across the sport.
July 6, 2025

American Celebs Want to Be Sports Owners. Soccer Is Where They Start

As U.S. team prices climb, investors set their sights abroad.
July 5, 2025

Baseball’s Celebrity Row: Behind MLB’s First-Pitch Ritual

Often planned, sometimes spontaneous, the ritual throw is baseball’s celebrity row.
July 4, 2025

3,000 Hot Dogs, $20K in Prizes: Behind the Nathan’s Eating Contest

Nathan’s serves up thousands of hot dogs and $20,000 in prize money.
Alex Sarr

Wizards Pushing Limits of Youth With 11 Players on Rookie Deals

Washington’s 2025 first-round pick is top-eight protected.
Chelsea
July 8, 2025

Chelsea Club World Cup Run Banks at Least $100M for Mark Walter..

The Blues will likely take home between $100 million and $120 million.
July 9, 2025

From Dynasty to Disarray: Red Bull Fires Christian Horner

He served as Red Bull team principal for more than two decades.
Sponsored

Game On: Portfolio Players Stories, Brought to You by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

Dealmaker Jeffrey Kaplan maps the evolution of sports as an asset class
July 8, 2025

Texas Sports Teams, Leagues Donate Over $5M to Flood Relief

NFL, MLB, and NBA teams in Texas donate to flood recovery efforts.
Chelsea
July 8, 2025

Club World Cup Semis Are Battle to Make Richest Soccer Final Ever

Semifinalists have each earned at least $60 million from the tournament so far.
July 7, 2025

Nationals Hit Reset Button, Oust Rizzo and Martinez Before Draft

The MLB club made major leadership changes just days before the draft.
July 6, 2025

Liverpool to Pay Diogo Jota’s $20M Contract to His Widow

Jota had two years remaining on his contract.