Denver Broncos Reveal Massive Burnham Yard Stadium Plans

New stadium development details include size, location, transit plans, and community concerns on traffic and impact.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Denver Broncos have unveiled extensive plans for a new stadium and mixed-use development at Burnham Yard, located near La Alma Lincoln Park. The organization shared updates on the scale and timeline of the project, aiming to address concerns from residents about traffic, neighborhood impact, and future designs.

Why it matters

The Broncos stadium development will significantly transform the Burnham Yard area, reshaping the adjacent La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood and influencing traffic, property values, and local infrastructure. Balancing growth with neighborhood preservation remains a central challenge.

The details

The development's footprint has grown to cover 150 acres, with the stadium itself sited on the western boundary to minimize noise disturbance. The organization anticipates between 5 and 7 million square feet of mixed-use development within the site. The first phase includes open space, entertainment venues, and temporary parking lots, with long-term plans for commercial buildings supported by underground garages.

  • The small area plan guiding development details for Burnham Yard is anticipated to be finalized by late 2026.
  • The Broncos are aiming to complete a community benefits agreement by early 2027, followed by the start of stadium construction midway through that year.

The players

Denver Broncos

An American professional football team and a member of the National Football League (NFL).

Josh Brooks

An architect with Sasaki leading the stadium's design plan.

Damani Leech

The president of the Denver Broncos.

Christy Shinbara

A 49-year-old resident of the La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Christina Eyre

A member of the community advisory committee.

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What they’re saying

“The (community advisory) committee was fantastic at creating the language that defined equity and access to resources and what we want out of this entire project, but what I haven't seen yet so far is what the final design is going to look like.”

— Felix Herzog, La Alma Lincoln Park resident (theconwaybulletin.com)

“Hopefully, people feel good that it's not going to be a bunch of skyscrapers right up against the residential neighborhood.”

— Damani Leech, Broncos president (theconwaybulletin.com)

“I have mixed feelings about this, because we just don't want any of our neighbors displaced. … A lot of them are scared about what's going to happen to everybody.”

— Christy Shinbara, Resident (theconwaybulletin.com)

“I think there's a lot more work to be done on, actually, what that looks like and what the community wants. At-grade crossings, especially with that many trains, is something that we need to think about thoroughly.”

— David Gaspers, City community planning and development official (theconwaybulletin.com)

“It's honestly exciting … if it goes the way they say. It sounds like they have our best interests at heart.”

— Christy Shinbara, Resident (theconwaybulletin.com)

What’s next

The small area plan guiding development details for Burnham Yard is anticipated to be finalized by late 2026, and the Broncos are aiming to complete a community benefits agreement by early 2027, followed by the start of stadium construction midway through that year.

The takeaway

The Broncos stadium development will significantly transform the Burnham Yard area, and balancing growth with neighborhood preservation remains a central challenge. Collaborative efforts between the Broncos, city planners, and community committees will be critical in defining how the project can support equitable growth while maintaining the character of the La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood.