Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos: Week 8 Game Guide (2026)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos is Denver's home game for Week 8 of the 2026 season on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:25 PM PT at Empower Field at Mile High. Current status: Denver 28, Kansas City Chiefs 24. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.
Game facts
Confirmed details for Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.
- Matchup
- Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos
- Season and week
- 2026 · Week 8
- Date
- Pacific kickoff
- Venue
- Empower Field at Mile High
- Home/away
- Denver home game
- Game status
- Final
- Final score
- Denver 28, Kansas City Chiefs 24
Broadcast Information
- Kickoff
- 1:25 PM PT
- Local TV
- CBS in Denver
- Stream
- CBS streaming access
CBS in Denver: KCNC is the CBS affiliate for the Denver market, and the Broncos list CBS as the network for this game.
CBS streaming access: The Broncos list CBS as the broadcast network for this home game; streaming access depends on your CBS provider setup and device authorization.
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Game Day Guide
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Broncos-Chiefs is a home game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, with kickoff set for 2:25 p.m. MST. The most practical choice is to arrive early and use the stadium’s published game-day plan: mobile tickets loaded before you leave, cashless payment only, and a clear understanding of your parking or rail plan before you get downtown. For entry, the Broncos’ standard rules are strict on bags and re-entry, so do not count on coming back in after you leave the building. If you are staying in Denver to watch, the team’s official bar network is the cleanest local option because those bars show Broncos games with sound on. View Game Day Guide
Broncos-Chiefs is a home game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, with kickoff set for 2:25 p.m. MST. The most practical choice is to arrive early and use the stadium’s published game-day plan: mobile tickets loaded before you leave, cashless payment only, and a clear understanding of your parking or rail plan before you get downtown. For entry, the Broncos’ standard rules are strict on bags and re-entry, so do not count on coming back in after you leave the building. If you are staying in Denver to watch, the team’s official bar network is the cleanest local option because those bars show Broncos games with sound on.
Important Alerts
Important
Pre-purchased parking is sold out
The stadium says pre-purchased onsite parking permits are sold out for this game. Fans who already bought a permit should have it loaded in Apple Wallet or Google Pay before arrival.
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General guidance: Cashless stadium and lots
Empower Field operates cashless for parking, tickets, concessions and retail. Bring a card or contactless payment method, or be ready to use a reverse ATM on site.
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General guidance: No re-entry after scan
Ticketed guests who leave the stadium cannot re-enter once their ticket has been scanned. Plan for a full stay before you enter.
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General guidance: ADA parking is first come, first served
Accessible parking cannot be reserved in advance and is sold on game day in designated areas only. Arrive early if you need accessible parking.
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Broadcast crew will be at the stadium
CBS Colorado reported that The NFL Today and The NFL Today+ will be live at Empower Field on Sunday. That is a broadcast presence, not a fan event.
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Getting There
RTD rail to Empower Field at Mile High Station
Best for fans who want direct rail access to the stadium district without parking downtown.
RTD identifies Empower Field at Mile High Station as served by the C, E and W lines. The Broncos also direct fans to check RTD for service updates, including capacity limits and frequency.
Transportation detailsRTD rail to Decatur-Federal Station
Useful if you are coming on the W Line or want an alternate rail approach with bus connections.
RTD lists Decatur-Federal as a W Line station with bus connections. The Broncos say it provides direct access to the stadium, but fans should check RTD for service changes before travel.
Transportation detailsDenver Trolley Football Shuttle
Good for fans who want a dedicated game-day shuttle from the Platte Street area to the stadium.
The shuttle runs from Confluence Park Trolley stop behind REI at 1416 Platte Street to the Broncos Bridge Trolley stop under I-25, about 100 yards east of the stadium. It starts two hours before kickoff, with return rides starting at the fourth quarter and continuing until 30 minutes after the game ends.
Transportation detailsRideshare drop-off and pickup
Best for fans who do not want to park or navigate the rail after the game.
Official drop-off is at the northeast corner near Gate 5 on Mile High Stadium Circle. Pickup is at the Ball Arena Rideshare Lot at 5th and Walnut, about a 15-minute walk east of the stadium.
Transportation detailsW Line service caution
Use as a reminder to verify service if you plan to connect through the W Line near the stadium.
RTD’s W Line timetable notes that Auraria West Station may close for special events at Empower Field at Mile High. That is a standing operational note, so check your exact route before leaving home.
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Parking
Ford F-150 Lot C
This is the stadium’s early tailgating lot. It opens six hours before kickoff for this game, has a limited number of spaces sold first come, first served, and is expected to sell out quickly after opening.
Parking detailsRegular stadium lots
Except for Lot C, the standard Broncos lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff. Fans should note that some lots may be restricted by pre-sale status or current availability.
Parking detailsADA game-day parking
Accessible parking is first come, first served on game day in designated areas such as Lot L and the ADA sections in Lot D or SRM Concrete Lot G.
Parking detailsOff-site parking options
The Broncos list Ball Arena, Auraria Campus, Denver Aquarium and Riverside Church at 2401 Alcott Street as off-site options. These lots generally open about four hours before kickoff, but availability can change if the site has another event.
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Game Day Timeline
Typical: 2 hours before kickoff
Denver Trolley Football Shuttle begins
The shuttle from Confluence Park to the stadium starts two hours before kickoff.
Typical: 4 hours before kickoff
Off-site lots generally open
The Broncos say off-site options such as Ball Arena, Auraria Campus, the Denver Aquarium and Riverside Church typically open about four hours before kickoff.
Typical: 4.5 hours before kickoff
Most stadium lots open
Except for Lot C, Broncos parking lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff.
Typical: 6 hours before kickoff
Ford F-150 Lot C opens
Lot C opens earlier than the other lots and is the team’s early tailgating lot.
Typical: Start of the fourth quarter
Trolley return service begins
Return rides on the Denver Trolley begin at the start of the fourth quarter and continue until 30 minutes after the game ends.
Typical: 30 minutes after the game ends
Denver Trolley return service ends
The shuttle continues running after the game until 30 minutes after the final whistle.
Tailgates & Pregame
Official listing
Recurring option: Ford F-150 Lot C tailgating
Location: Ford F-150 Lot C, Empower Field at Mile High
Starts: 6 hours before kickoff
This is the stadium’s early tailgating lot. It sells a limited number of spaces first come, first served and opens earlier than the other lots.
Event detailsOfficial listing
Recurring option: Standard stadium-lot tailgating
Location: Empower Field at Mile High parking lots
Starts: Check venue for this game
Tailgating is generally permitted in stadium lots for publicly ticketed events, but the Broncos say fans should review the tailgating policies before arriving. Tailgating is not allowed in the B-Valet area or the carpool section in Lot A for Broncos home games.
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Watch Parties
Viewing option: Official Broncos Country bars
Location: Denver and the Broncos bar-network market
Starts: Check venue for this game
The Broncos say Official Broncos Country Bars show every Broncos game with sound on. Some locations also host fan-club watch gatherings, but each bar’s setup can differ.
Event detailsViewing option: Broncos fan groups
Location: Denver-area and other fan-club locations listed by the team
Starts: Check venue for this game
The Broncos’ fan-club directory is a source for recurring supporter groups and their meetup cities. It is broader than Denver and does not always specify the exact venue for each watch gathering.
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Stadium Tips
Load tickets before you leave home
The Broncos require mobile entry. Screenshots are not valid, so make sure tickets are in your phone wallet and the app/software are updated before departure.
Official informationUse the bag limits exactly
The standard bag policy allows one small bag up to 4.5" x 6.5" or one clear bag up to 12" x 6" x 12". Larger bags are not allowed.
Official informationPlan for a cashless visit
Parking, ticketing, concessions and retail are cashless. If you arrive with cash, reverse ATMs are available on level 1 near sections 105, 114, 122 and 133, plus guest-relations centers on levels 3 and 5.
Official informationKnow the re-entry rule
Once your ticket is scanned, you cannot leave and come back in. Finish your pregame errands before entry.
Official informationAccessibility and service animals
Accessible parking is limited and first come, first served. Service animals are allowed, but emotional support animals, comfort animals, therapy animals, companion animals and service animals in training are not permitted unless required by law.
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Final
Final score and recap
Denver Broncos 28, Kansas City Chiefs 24
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 on November 1, completing the comeback with a 15-point fourth quarter. Denver entered the final period behind 24-13, but outscored Kansas City 15-0 in the fourth to turn an 11-point deficit into a four-point Week 8 victory at home. The quarter-by-quarter scoring shows how much work Denver had left. The Broncos trailed 7-3 after the first quarter and 17-13 at halftime. Kansas City added the only seven points of the third quarter, widening its advantage to 24-13. With no play-by-play supplied, the individual scoring sequence cannot be established, but the period totals make the central difference clear: Denver produced the game’s final 15 points while holding the Chiefs scoreless in the fourth. Quarterback Bo Nix gave Denver an efficient, turnover-free passing performance. He completed 20 of 32 attempts for 222 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with a 103.9 passer rating and no interceptions. Nix was sacked once for a five-yard loss and recorded one fumble, but it was not lost. His 62.5% completion rate and 6.9 yards per attempt were below the opposing quarterback’s figures, yet the two touchdown passes and absence of a giveaway provided a stable base for Denver’s 28 points. The Broncos spread their passing production across several contributors. Rookie running back Jonah Coleman led Denver with 63 receiving yards on four catches, including a 51-yard reception, and also caught four of five targets. Courtland Sutton caught all four of his targets for 53 yards, with a long gain of 23. Jaylen Waddle supplied one of the receiving touchdowns among his three catches for 39 yards, while Nate Adkins scored the other on a two-catch, four-yard line. Adam Trautman added 30 yards on two receptions. One area that did not produce was Evan Engram, who was targeted three times without a catch. Coleman also provided Denver’s most productive conventional rushing line, carrying 11 times for 41 yards and a touchdown. J.K. Dobbins managed 13 yards on seven attempts, while Nix gained four yards on three carries. Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. gave the ground game a different source of production with 19 yards on two attempts. The evidence suggests Denver’s rushing output was uneven rather than dominant, but Coleman’s touchdown and his combined 104 rushing and receiving yards made him a significant part of the scoring effort. Kansas City generated the larger passing totals. Patrick Mahomes completed 30 of 41 passes for 321 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, posting a 120.1 rating. Rookie Emmett Johnson was the Chiefs’ leading receiver with five catches for 128 yards and a touchdown, including a 73-yard reception. Rashee Rice caught seven passes for 53 yards and a score, and Noah Gray added a touchdown among his two catches. Travis Kelce contributed five receptions for 67 yards. Those numbers underline the difficulty of Denver’s assignment and show that the victory did not come from shutting down Kansas City’s passing game over the full contest. Denver did, however, produce two sacks and enough defensive work to accompany the fourth-quarter scoring swing. Alex Singleton led the Broncos with 14 tackles and added a sack, a tackle for loss, a quarterback hit and a pass defended. Malcolm Roach recorded the other sack along with four tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit. Zach Allen did not record a sack but was credited with three quarterback hits and a pass defended. In the secondary, Pat Surtain II had eight tackles, seven solo, and one pass defended, while Devon Key added eight tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass defended. Special teams offered Denver a measurable edge in a four-point result. Wil Lutz made both of his field-goal attempts, including a 45-yarder, and both listed extra-point attempts for eight total points. Kansas City’s Harrison Butker went 1-for-2 on field goals and made three extra points, totaling six points. Denver punter Jeremy Crawshaw placed two of five punts inside the 20 without a touchback, and Mims returned three kickoffs for 79 yards while adding a 16-yard punt return. The strongest takeaway is Denver’s response after three quarters in which Kansas City held the scoring advantage. The Broncos won despite allowing 321 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, so the box score does not support calling this a complete defensive shutdown. Instead, the result reflects a clean two-touchdown passing line from Nix, Coleman’s production in two phases, perfect field-goal kicking from Lutz and a decisive 15-0 fourth-quarter scoring margin. That combination was enough to overcome Kansas City’s stronger passing totals and deliver a 28-24 Denver win.
- Denver erased a 24-13 deficit entering the fourth quarter by outscoring Kansas City 15-0 in the final period for a 28-24 win.
- Bo Nix completed 20 of 32 passes for 222 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, finishing with a 103.9 passer rating.
- Jonah Coleman produced 104 yards from scrimmage—41 rushing and 63 receiving—and scored Denver’s listed rushing touchdown.
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