About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot J at Empower Field at Mile High (2708 Mile High Stadium West Circle) is a dedicated on-site surface parking lot serving Denver’s premier open-air sports and entertainment venue. Positioned on the west-northwest flank of the stadium grounds in Denver’s Sun Valley district, this paved lot offers direct, unencumbered access to stadium gates. Because Lot J is completely open-air without overhead parking decks or low ceilings, it features unlimited vertical vehicle clearance. This layout easily accommodates everything from compact commuter cars and luxury sedans to full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, and high-profile SUVs equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located on the stadium perimeter, Lot J puts guests mere steps away from the heart of Denver athletics and major touring entertainment:

Empower Field at Mile High: Home of the NFL’s Denver Broncos, premier stadium concert tours, and championship sporting events, located within a direct 2- to 4-minute walk across the concourse apron.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame: Situated inside Gate 1 on the west side of the stadium, showcasing Colorado sports history just moments from your parking stall.
Meow Wolf Denver (Convergence Station): An immersive, multi-story art experience located less than a 15-minute walk (0.7 miles) south near Colfax Avenue.
South Platte River Trail & Parks: Scenic pedestrian corridors and river trails situated just east of the stadium campus.
Ball Arena & Downtown Denver: Ball Arena, Downtown Denver, and Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park sit roughly 1 to 1.5 miles east across the river and interstate corridor.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Lot J is accessed directly from Mile High Stadium West Circle via West 17th Avenue or Bryant Street. Drivers arriving from Interstate 25 can take the 17th Avenue, Colfax Avenue, or Federal Boulevard exits, all of which funnel directly toward stadium approaches. Because event arrivals create heavy traffic surges, Denver Police and parking staff direct one-way traffic during peak ingress and egress hours. Post-game exit routes efficiently feed motorists onto Federal Boulevard or northbound and southbound I-25 ramps. For multimodal travelers, the RTD Light Rail Empower Field at Mile High Station (E and W Lines) is located a short walk east across the stadium footprint, providing car-free transit throughout the Denver metro area.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, open-air surface parking with clearly numbered rows and wide parking bays.
Zero vertical height restrictions, allowing standard passenger cars, large pickups, and oversized SUVs to park easily.
Designated ADA accessible parking bays conveniently located close to pedestrian paths leading to stadium gates.
High-illumination stadium-grade floodlighting across the entire lot for night game safety and comfort.
Tailgating-friendly policies during Denver Broncos games (subject to official stadium tailgating guidelines).
On-site traffic control personnel and security patrols active before, during, and after major events.
Electronic payment acceptance with pre-purchased mobile ticketing and passes through official partners such as ParkWhiz, SpotHero, or Ticketmaster.

Ideal For

Broncos Fans & Tailgaters: Football attendees wanting close proximity to Gate 1 and Gate 2 along with ample space for pre-game festivities.
Concertgoers: Fans attending major summer stadium tours who want to minimize walking time to the venue gates.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Drivers of tall SUVs, trucks, and roof-mounted vehicles looking to bypass low clearance parking garages.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Pre-Purchase Parking: On-site stadium lots routinely sell out well ahead of game days and major concerts. Secure your digital parking pass in advance to ensure entry.
Plan for Early Arrival: Stadium parking lots generally open 4 to 4.5 hours prior to NFL kickoffs; arriving early ensures smooth parking and ample tailgating time.
Follow Traffic Attendant Guidance: Match-day traffic patterns override standard GPS route suggestions; follow electronic message boards and traffic marshals as you approach Mile High Stadium West Circle.
Pin Your Location: Take a photo of the nearest row marker or drop a GPS pin on your smartphone before heading inside to easily locate your vehicle in the dark post-event.