Broncos Hosting Fans At Empower Field Sunday: Safety Precautions

DENVER, CO — The Denver Broncos are set to host a limited number of fans at Empower Field at Mile High at their Sunday home game against Tampa Bay, but there are some important guidelines that in-person fans will have to follow.

Fans will be separated into sections to limit exposure, and each group will be asked to use concession and restroom areas in the vicinity of their section. The sections will have a maximum of 175 people in accordance with the outdoor event guidance, officials said.

Empower Field at Mile High has announced many safety precautions, which include entirely mobile and cashless technology, touchless restrooms, improved air purification systems, increased sanitization protocols and extensive staff training.

Seats have been sold in "pods" of one to six tickets, and sections will be separated into smaller groups with designated entry, concession and restroom areas to limit fan exposure, the team said. Suite seating options —with limited capacity — went to Broncos premium members.

Tailgating and congregating outside the stadium will not be allowed, and fans must wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Empower Field at Mile High will assign entry gates based on seat location. With social distancing in effect, fans are asked to provide extra time to go through the security screening process.

Fans are also required to take their temperature before heading to the stadium. Fans should stay home if they are sick, showing any COVID-19 symptoms or if they have come in close contact with anyone who tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.

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For fans who bring cash, there will be reverse ATM options. This will act as a pre-paid debit card (can be used outside the stadium).

Empower Field at Mile High and Aramark will continue to use the several self-service concession kiosks that were introduced last season. These point-of-sale touchless options have been expanded throughout the stadium.

Empower Field has released the following list of safety enhancements:

• All staff working on game days will go through a health screening (questionnaire and temperature check) and are required to wear personal protective equipment at all times. In addition, all staff will have undergone extensive COVID-19 safety training.
• Even though capacity will be significantly limited, security and guest relations staffing numbers will closely resemble a normal game to ensure the safety of all guests at Empower Field at Mile High.
• All bathrooms have implemented entirely touchless systems, including toilets, sinks and paper towel dispensers.
• Air quality improvements include more effective filters & Bipolar ionization to lower the risk of disease transfer.
• To reduce or eliminate bacteria on widely used handrails, UV-C lights were installed on escalators.
• More than 500 hand sanitizer stations—both stand-alone and wall-mounted units—were installed for fans to use throughout the stadium.
• Signage will be clearly displayed, reinforcing social distancing guidelines and safety regulations.
• High-touch surfaces will be regularly disinfected and cleaned with EPA-registered products.

>> More information about the new ticketing process, fan responsibilities and safety enhancements can be found here.