Broncos' upgrades to current stadium don't impact long-term stadium plans

The Denver Broncos continue to make upgrades to Empower Field at Mile High. Broncos ownership spent $100 million on upgrades to the stadium last year, including a massive new scoreboard. The upgrades continued this year with a new “Club 1977,” a Stadium Artist Series, new food items, an expanded Ring of Fame Plaza and improved Wi-Fi.

So, does this mean the Broncos are settling in at their current stadium instead of making plans for a new venue down the road?

“No, we really see those as two different things,” team president Damani Leech said Tuesday. “I think what you’re seeing today, what you saw last year, is about this stadium’s immediate fan experience and what we’re focused on. Particularly this season the focus is on this season. Putting the best product on the field, but also giving out fans the best experience.”

Denver’s front office is in no rush to unveil any potential plans for a future mega stadium, but speculation remains such a plan is on deck.

“No real update there,” Leech said when asked about the team’s long-term stadium plan. “No new information. It’s certainly a complicated process, one that’s going to take a long time to figure out. Obviously we have a lease that runs through 2030. So we’re taking our time and doing all the research we can.

“Really, all options are on the table certainly in terms of what the future could hold, but as I said most of our focus right now is on this season, this team and this stadium.”