It is officially the 2026 offseason, and the "Steel City" draft in Pittsburgh is officially in the books. The energy in the Mile High City is at an absolute premium. After watching over 800,000 fans swarm the North Shore of Pittsburgh for the draft, the Denver Broncos emerged as a franchise ready to build on their status as a legitimate Super Bowl heavyweight.
This is a golden era of evolution under Sean Payton. Following an incredible 2025 season where Denver completely upended the AFC hierarchy, the front office operates with a clear "win-now" mandate. Even without early capital due to the blockbuster acquisition of superstar wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, the Broncos used the Pittsburgh draft to aggressively restock their depth in the trenches and hand young quarterback Bo Nix even more support to sustain their championship pursuit.
How to Get Broncos Tickets for the 2026 Season
Empower Field at Mile High is gearing up for its highest-demand campaign in a decade. With the full schedule release officially out as of Thursday, May 14, fans are rushing to secure tickets for a home slate stacked with premier holiday and primetime windows.
- Official On-Sale: Single-game tickets are now live on Ticketmaster and StubHub following the NFL's official schedule release.
- Mobile-Only Entry: Empower Field at Mile High remains a strictly digital venue. All fans must use the Broncos Mobile App or their mobile wallet to access tickets; screenshots and paper printouts are completely invalid.
- Holiday Extravaganza: Circle your calendars—Denver will host a massive Christmas Day rematch against the Bills, which is already trending as one of the most expensive tickets in the AFC this season.
- Secondary Market: For high-stakes AFC West rivalries or marquee matchups, check StubHub, the official fan-to-fan marketplace for verified resale.
Denver Broncos Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) | Network |
1 | Sept 14 | @ Kansas City Chiefs (MNF) | GEHA Field at Arrowhead | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
2 | Sept 20 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Empower Field at Mile High | 4:05 PM | CBS |
3 | Sept 27 | Los Angeles Rams (SNF) | Empower Field at Mile High | 8:20 PM | NBC |
4 | Oct 4 | @ San Francisco 49ers | Levi's Stadium | 4:25 PM | CBS |
5 | Oct 11 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | 4:05 PM | CBS |
6 | Oct 15 | Seattle Seahawks (TNF) | Empower Field at Mile High | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
7 | Oct 25 | @ Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM | CBS |
8 | Nov 1 | Kansas City Chiefs | Empower Field at Mile High | 4:25 PM | CBS |
9 | Nov 8 | @ Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
10 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
11 | Nov 22 | Las Vegas Raiders | Empower Field at Mile High | 4:25 PM | CBS |
12 | Nov 27 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers (Black Friday) | Acrisure Stadium | 3:00 PM | Prime Video |
13 | Dec 6 | Miami Dolphins | Empower Field at Mile High | 4:05 PM | FOX |
14 | Dec 13 | @ New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
15 | Dec 20 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | 4:25 PM | CBS |
16 | Dec 25 | Buffalo Bills (Christmas) | Empower Field at Mile High | 4:30 PM | Netflix |
17 | Jan 3 | @ New New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM | TBD |
18 | Jan 10 | Los Angeles Chargers | Empower Field at Mile High | TBD | TBD |
How to Watch the Broncos in 2026
- Local/National:CBS (KCNC-4) remains the primary local home for the Broncos' AFC campaign. FOX (KDVR-31) will anchor cross-conference games like the Dolphins matchup, while NBC (KUSA-9) handles Sunday Night Football.
- Primetime & Streaming:ESPN/ABC will kick off the season with Monday Night Football, while Amazon Prime Video holds exclusive rights for the Week 6 TNF game and the Week 12 Black Friday game in Pittsburgh.
- Holiday Special: The massive Christmas Day showdown against Buffalo will stream exclusively on Netflix.
- Best Choice for Local Fans:Fubo covers all local Denver affiliates (KCNC, KDVR, KUSA, KMGH) and the NFL Network, ensuring you never miss a snap.
- Pro Tip: For out-of-market "Broncos Country" fans across the nation, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the premier choice. If traveling, use NordVPN set to Denver to securely tap into your local KCNC/CBS stream.
The "Steel City" Draft: Broncos 2026 Highlights
Because the Broncos traded their top-tier assets to secure superstar wideout Jaylen Waddle, Denver didn’t select until Day 3 but still orchestrated a highly tactical 7-player class.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
3 | 66 | Tyler Onyedim | DT | Texas A&M |
4 | 108 | Jonah Coleman | RB | Washington |
4 | 111 | Kage Casey | OL | Boise State |
5 | 152 | Justin Joly | TE | NC State |
7 | 246 | Miles Scott | S | Illinois |
7 | 256 | Dallen Bentley | TE | Utah |
7 | 257 | Red Murdock | LB | Buffalo |
Draft Analysis:
- The Trench Anchor: At #66 overall, Denver selected Texas A&M’s Tyler Onyedim. An explosive interior defender with exceptional arm length, Onyedim projects as an immediate rotational presence capable of anchoring Vance Joseph's defensive front.
- The Ground Pounder: Fourth-round pick Jonah Coleman (#108) gives Sean Payton a rugged, densely built power back. Known for his elite pass protection skills, Coleman figures to contribute to the backfield instantly as a change-of-pace option.
- Mr. Irrelevant Steal: With the final pick of the draft at #257, the Broncos landed Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock. A hyper-productive team captain known for setting a college record with 17 forced fumbles, Murdock provides elite core special-teams value with future defensive upside.
Denver Broncos: 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 campaign was a historic breakthrough for the franchise. Denver finished with a stellar 14–3 record, snapping the Kansas City Chiefs' nine-season reign as AFC West champions. Led by a magnificent breakout year from young quarterback Bo Nix, the Broncos marched all the way to the AFC Championship game before a narrow, hard-fought loss concluded their championship run.
Phase | Detail | Result | Context |
W1–W18 | Regular Season | 14–3 | AFC West Champions |
Postseason | Divisional Round | W, vs. Buffalo Bills | Playoff Victory |
Postseason | AFC Championship | L, 7–10 @ New New England Patriots | Conference Exit |
Team MVP | Bo Nix | Franchise Pillar | Pro Bowl Campaign |