The Broncos made it official today, Burnham Yard has been selected as the preferred site for a new world-class stadium and mixed-use district. This is a transformational plan that will change Denver’s core for generations.

Once a vital rail hub, the 58-acre Burnham Yard will now be reimagined as the anchor of a vibrant new district where sports, entertainment, housing, retail, and public space converge.

The Broncos, alongside the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, pledged to privately finance the stadium and work with the city, state, and local neighborhoods to ensure benefits extend beyond gameday. Importantly, no new taxes will be required.

Mayor Mike Johnston called the moment a milestone for Denver, and Governor Jared Polis echoed the significance, noting the team’s commitment to private investment and broad community engagement.

A Community Benefits Agreement process will begin immediately, with input from the Denver City Council, neighborhood groups, and organizations like Denver Water to shape a vision centered on accessibility, connectivity, and inclusion.

The team’s goal is clear, deliver a retractable-roof stadium in time for the 2031 NFL season, creating a new home that also positions Denver to host Super Bowls, Final Fours, concerts, and global events.

“This is not yet a celebration, but a meaningful checkpoint,” the team’s statement reads. “We believe Burnham Yard can be revitalized into a thriving development where sports, housing, and business come together to create a one-of-a-kind year-round destination.”

Denver has been the proud home of the Broncos since day one, and now Burnham Yard may define the next chapter.

Shout out to @business.den who first broke this story a few months ago.

* These images were created with AI to explore potential designs. They are not official renderings from the Denver Broncos organization. *