Facts of the Stadium
$364,200,000 cost to build
76,125 Seat Stadium
1.7 million ft² (158,000 m²) of space
530 TV monitors displayed throughout the stadium
85,000 yd³ (65,000 m³) of concrete
256 miles (412 km) of post tensioning cable
2,100,000 ft² (195,000 m²) of asphalt paving
200,000 pounds (91 t) of aluminum
12,000 tons of structural steel
3,861,000 field work hours
12,000,000 pounds (5,400 t) of reinforcing steel
130,000 bricks
1.6 million masonry blocks
1,500 plumbing fixtures
25,000 light fixtures
INVESCO Field marks the completion of a six-year sporting venue upgrade program
in Denver, including Coors Field and the Pepsi Center. As with the other venues, the
stadium was constructed to be easily accessible. It sits along Interstate 25 near the
Colfax Avenue and 23rd Avenue exits. It is also bordered by Federal Boulevard, a
major Denver thoroughfare, on the west side. A dedicated light rail station also
serves the stadium.
The first ever event at the new stadium was a concert by the rock group Eagles.
On September 10, 2001 INVESCO Field hosted its first regular season game, in
which the Denver Broncos defeated the New York Giants 31-20. In a pre-game
ceremony Broncos legends John Elway, Steve Atwater, Randy Gradishar, Haven
Moses, Billy Thompson, Floyd Little, Dennis Smith, and Karl Mecklenburg helped to
"Move the Thunder" from the old Mile High Stadium to the new home of the Broncos.
In August 2004 the stadium hosted the Drum Corps International Division I World
Championships.
On July 2, 2005 INVESCO Field hosted the 2005 Major League Lacrosse All-Star
Game. In 2006, Major League Lacrosse placed the expansion Outlaws in Denver.
