Broncos Buy Stadium Site, Eyes 2031 Opening

0:00It's March 27. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey, with the story. The Denver Broncos are moving ahead, with plans to buy Burnham Yard from the state of Colorado for $45 million, $89,900. This 58-acre site near the Platte River is their top choice for a new NFL stadium to replace the current one at Empower Field. The state picked up the property for $50 million back in 2021, so they're taking a small loss on the deal. But the Broncos offer covers the full loan the state took out, which starts coming due this May. Officials expect the sale to wrap up in just a few weeks. Not everyone is hitting the celebration button yet. One local reporter noted that while things live promising, no contracts are finalized, or signed off on. The team is eyeing construction permits as soon as January 20, 27, with hopes of opening the new stadium by the 2031 season. They've already snapped up at least $146 million in nearby properties, though more private

1:03deals are still in the works. All signs point to steady progress on this long-awaited stadium project, keeping Broncos fans optimistic for what's next.