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Denver Sports Venues Push Forward With Multiple Facility Expansion Projects
Several projects tied to professional teams and public recreation are moving forward in Englewood, Centennial and other neighborhoods.
How we reported this
The Denver Broncos broke ground on a new $175 million headquarters and practice facility in Englewood, with construction aiming for completion ahead of the 2026 season.
These developments arrive as the city supports both established franchises and its newest professional team through targeted investments in training sites and game-day venues. Local officials have approved land purchases and swaps that tie directly into long-planned expansions, giving teams dedicated spaces while adding public amenities.
Broncos and Summit FC projects take shape
The Broncos facility sits in Englewood. Denver City Council cleared the way for a 14,500-seat permanent stadium for the NWSL's Denver Summit at Santa Fe Yards, with the city investing $70 million in land and related work. The Summit also broke ground on a temporary 12,000-seat stadium and 20,000-square-foot training facility in Centennial that will host the club for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
Kroenke Sports remains in the design stages for a shared practice facility for the Avalanche and Nuggets on land surrounding Ball Arena, though no opening date has been set. A new Westwood Recreation Center is under construction at Morrison Road and Walsh Place, featuring an aquatics center with a lap pool, lazy river and waterslide along with multi-purpose rooms and turf fields.
Numbers and timelines from approved plans
The Broncos project carries a $175 million price tag and targets readiness before the 2026 season begins. The permanent NWSL stadium is planned at 14,500 seats with $70 million in city funding, while the interim Centennial venue provides 12,000 seats and 20,000 square feet of training space for the next two seasons. These figures come from city approvals and team announcements reported by Denver7 and Athletic Business.
Construction on the listed projects continues under existing permits and budgets. Residents can follow updates through the Denver City Council agenda and team media channels for any schedule adjustments.