Broncos Won't Host Fans For Season-Opener In Denver

The Broncos on Friday announced that "no spectators will be allowed to enter Empower Field at Mile High" for the team's home opener against the Titans on Sept. 14, according to Ryan O'Halloran of the DENVER POST. The Broncos have joined "nearly half of the NFL teams in closing their gates for at least one game because of the coronavirus pandemic." The team said its decision was made after "working in collaboration with the state and with safety as the top priority." O'Halloran reports Stadium Management Co. GM Jay Roberts and Assistant GM Scott Bilek, along with Broncos VP/Strategic Initiatives Brittany Bowlen, have been "representing the Broncos in formulating a potential seating plan and entrance-exit protocols at the stadium." A study by money.co.uk "estimated the Broncos will lose $932,531 in concession revenue for each game without fans," which adds up to $7.46M in a full season (DENVER POST, 8/22).