Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos: Week 16 Game Guide (2026)
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos is Denver's home game for Week 16 of the 2026 season on Friday, December 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM PT at Empower Field at Mile High. Current status: upcoming. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.
Game facts
Confirmed details for Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.
- Matchup
- Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos
- Season and week
- 2026 · Week 16
- Date
- Pacific kickoff
- Venue
- Empower Field at Mile High
- Home/away
- Denver home game
- Game status
- Scheduled
Where to Watch
- Kickoff
- 1:30 PM PT
- National broadcast
- Netflix is the verified national platform for Broncos vs. Bills on Friday, December 25, 2026. The official schedule and team reporting both list Netflix for this game.
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Game Day Guide
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Broncos fans headed to Empower Field at Mile High for the Christmas Day game against Buffalo should plan around a 2:30 p.m. MT kickoff, limited on-site parking, and a strict no-re-entry policy. The most practical arrival choice is public transit or an early parking arrival: RTD serves the stadium district, while stadium lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff and Lot C opens 6 hours before kickoff for the earliest tailgating window. Clear bag rules apply, so bring only approved bags and expect security to turn away prohibited items. For fans staying in Denver, the best documented watch option is Number 38, which regularly shows Broncos games with sound and game-day audio. View Game Day Guide
Broncos fans headed to Empower Field at Mile High for the Christmas Day game against Buffalo should plan around a 2:30 p.m. MT kickoff, limited on-site parking, and a strict no-re-entry policy. The most practical arrival choice is public transit or an early parking arrival: RTD serves the stadium district, while stadium lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff and Lot C opens 6 hours before kickoff for the earliest tailgating window. Clear bag rules apply, so bring only approved bags and expect security to turn away prohibited items. For fans staying in Denver, the best documented watch option is Number 38, which regularly shows Broncos games with sound and game-day audio.
Important Alerts
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General guidance: No re-entry after you enter
The stadium’s fan guide says there is no re-entry. If you leave for a forgotten item, meal or parking lot run, you should assume you may not be allowed back in without a new entry process.
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General guidance: Parking is limited and permit parking is sold out for the season
The venue says on-site parking is limited and pre-purchased on-site parking permits are sold out for the season. Fans without a permit should not count on arriving and buying a standard stadium space.
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Christmas Day game uses standard stadium policies unless the team posts a separate update
The verified event is Broncos vs. Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on December 25, 2026. No separate Christmas-only gate or ceremony announcement was found in the reporting brief, so plan on ordinary game-day rules unless the Broncos or stadium publish a later update.
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Getting There
RTD rail to Empower Field at Mile High Station
Best for fans who want the cleanest stadium-adjacent transit option.
RTD lists the venue as served by the E and W rail lines on its high-volume-events page. Its Broncos-game guidance also points riders to the D, E and W lines for Empower Field at Mile High Station. Check RTD alerts and trip planning before you leave, since event traffic can trigger detours or closures.
Transportation detailsRTD rail to Denver Union Station
Useful if you prefer a broader set of rail connections before transferring or walking farther from the station area.
RTD’s Broncos-game page says the A, B, G and N lines serve Denver Union Station for game days. That gives fans another rail arrival point when direct stadium-station service is crowded or not convenient.
Transportation detailsRTD bus service around the stadium district
Good for fans already on a bus corridor or connecting from another part of the city.
RTD lists bus routes 15L, 16, 20, 30 and 31 on its high-volume-events page, and also names routes 30, 31, 1, 15L and 16 in its Broncos-game guidance. Check for temporary detours and allow extra time after the game because crowds are heavy.
Transportation detailsRTD event-day planning
Best if you want to avoid postgame ticket lines and work around crowd backups.
RTD recommends using the Next Ride planner and says a Day Pass can help fans avoid long postgame ticket-vending lines. The agency also warns that some stops or routes may be temporarily detoured during major events.
Transportation details
Parking
Official stadium parking lots
The stadium says pre-purchased on-site parking permits are sold out for the season, so fans should not expect ordinary permit sales for this game. If you already have a permit, the venue says to add it to Apple Wallet or Google Pay before arrival.
Parking detailsLot L and ADA sections in Lots D or G
Accessible parking is first-come, first-served in Lot L or in the ADA sections of Lots D or G. The venue says payment is credit card only on event day, and spaces are reserved for guests with valid state-issued ADA placards or vehicle registrations.
Parking detailsOff-site parking listed by the venue
Empower Field points fans to Ball Arena, Auraria Campus, Denver Aquarium and Riverside Church at 2401 Alcott Street for off-site parking. The venue warns those lots are not controlled or monitored by Empower Field and may be unavailable if they have their own event.
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Game Day Timeline
8:30 a.m. MT
Lot C opens
For Broncos home games, Lot C opens 6 hours before kickoff. For this 2:30 p.m. MT game, that window begins around 8:30 a.m. MT and is the earliest documented parking/tailgate opening.
10:00 a.m. MT
Standard stadium lots open
The stadium says on-site lots for Broncos home games open 4.5 hours before kickoff. For this game, that is about 10:00 a.m. MT.
2:30 p.m. MT
Kickoff
Broncos vs. Bills at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos’ schedule and the stadium listing both identify this as the verified game time.
Tailgates & Pregame
Official listing
Recurring option: General stadium tailgating
Location: Empower Field at Mile High parking lots
Starts: Check venue for this game
The stadium says tailgating is permitted before publicly ticketed stadium events and that Broncos home-game lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff. Fans should use the official parking lots and follow stadium rules rather than assume a separate party setup.
Event detailsOfficial listing
Lot C early-arrival tailgate area
Location: Lot C, Empower Field at Mile High
Starts: 8:30 a.m. MT
Lot C is the early tailgating lot. The venue says it opens 6 hours before kickoff and sells a very limited number of spaces first-come, first-served.
Event detailsOfficial listing
Recurring option: Denver Broncos Travel page tailgate resource
Location: Mile High Monument area
Starts: Check venue for this game
The Broncos’ Travel page promotes an official gameday tailgate experience at the Mile High Monument and links ground-transport resources. The reporting brief does not confirm a Christmas-only version of the event.
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Watch Parties
Viewing option: Number 38
Location: 3560 Chestnut Place, Denver
Starts: Check venue for this game
Recurring Broncos watch venue that says it is your home for every Bronco game. The site promotes game audio, big screens, more TVs, drink specials and DJ-mixed game sound, making it one of the clearest Denver viewing options in the reporting.
Event detailsSpecials
- Game audio
- Big screens
- More TVs
- Drink specials
- DJ-mixed game sound
Viewing option: Broncos official bar network
Location: Denver and other Broncos bar-network locations
Starts: Check venue for this game
The Broncos’ bar-network page says official Broncos bars must show every Broncos game with sound on. The retrieved text did not expose a full Denver venue list, but the network is a useful starting point for fans seeking a Broncos-friendly room.
Event detailsSpecials
- Game sound required
Viewing option: Broncos fan clubs
Location: Public meetup locations vary
Starts: Check venue for this game
The Broncos say fan clubs are social groups that watch games together in public spaces. This is useful if you want a supporter-group atmosphere, but the brief does not confirm a specific Christmas Day club event.
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Stadium Tips
Bring only approved bags
Approved bags are one clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" or one small bag up to 4.5" x 6.5", with or without a strap. Backpacks, diaper bags and tinted bags are listed as prohibited.
Official informationUse the bag lockers if needed
If your bag does not meet policy, lockers are available outside Gate 8 near the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame wall on the east side of the stadium, for a fee.
Official informationSet up mobile access before you leave
The venue’s parking page says to add a parking permit to Apple Wallet or Google Pay before arriving if you already bought one. That same prep logic applies to the rest of your game-day logistics: do not wait until arrival to sort tickets or parking.
Official informationExpect accessibility through elevators, escalators and ramps
The ADA guide says all ADA wheelchair spaces are accessible by elevator, escalator or ramps. The stadium also notes shuttle carts are available only for Denver Broncos home games.
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