Broncos announce Week 11 will be last home game with fans in 2020

The Denver Broncos announced on Friday that their Week 11 home game against the Miami Dolphins will be the final home game they will allow fans to attend in 2020. The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Colorado and around the country made this decision necessary. The 5,700 fans that had been approved to attend will no longer be a thing after Week 11.

Fans who purchases single-game tickets for the upcoming home games against the New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiderfs will be issued refunds.

The Broncos released a full statement below:

In consultation with state officials and public health experts, the Denver Broncos have made the decision that Sunday will be the final game played in front of fans at Empower Field at Mile High this season.

Although we are confident in our strong safety protocols and have no evidence of any COVID-19 transmission traced to our home games, the increase in cases and hospitalizations locally requires us to adjust our future plans. Taking this precaution is consistent with the recent guidelines issued by local officials to limit gatherings with the holiday season approaching.

Working in close partnership with the state, the Broncos are fully committed to keeping our community and team safe while doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. As we make this difficult decision, we want to recognize the dedication of our guest relations, stadium and part-time staff for safely and successfully hosting fans through our first five home games.

We are grateful for the support and flexibility of our fans during such a challenging year. It was important to us that fans have one final opportunity to attend a game on Sunday, especially with much of their planning already underway.

The Broncos look forward to welcoming back the best fans in the NFL to Empower Field at Mile High in 2021.