Denver Broncos owners are looking for input on moving the stadium

The brand new homeowners of the Denver Broncos are contemplating developing a brand new “state-of-the-art” soccer stadium — and it will not be within the Mile Excessive Metropolis.

Driving the information: The franchise lately despatched out an intensive survey to season ticket holders to get their opinions on a future stadium — whether or not they need to rebuild or transfer to a brand new location, 9News stories.

• The choices embody relocating to Wheat Ridge and Arvada, Commerce Metropolis, the Lakewood/Englewood/Littleton space, or the Glendale/Aurora/Centennial area.

Why it issues: The query of whether or not the Broncos ought to construct a brand new stadium has been the speak of the city since final 12 months’s $4.65 billion sale settlement with the Walton-Penner household possession group.

• It is even playing a role within the Denver mayoral race in relation to who can pay for it.

Particulars: The Broncos’ survey posed a slew of questions, together with what an “authentically” Denver or Colorado stadium seems like, and what the roof design must be.

Of be aware: The survey floats the thought of funding a portion of the stadium mission with private seat licenses, which might give the ticket holder the suitable to purchase season tickets for a similar seat within the new stadium.

• The survey additionally mentions the potential for the brand new venue being a mixed-use improvement, and asks individuals to rank their prime 5 facilities.

What they’re saying: Franchise president Damani Leech confirmed on Twitter the staff is reviewing its “gameday/stadium expertise.”

Flashback: Final spring, Broncos CEO Joe Ellis advised reporters that erecting a brand new stadium can be “subject No. 1 on the subsequent proprietor’s plate” and the choice to construct anew or refresh should be weighed “straight away.”

• Six months after the brand new possession was in place, the Broncos introduced a plan to infuse $100 million in upgrades this offseason.

What’s subsequent: The market analysis mission is predicted to wrap up in April, USA Right now stories, and the outcomes will inform the trail ahead.