Which NFL team is based in Denver, Colorado?

The NFL team based in Denver, Colorado, is the Denver Broncos. The franchise competes in the American Football Conference’s AFC West division and represents the city in the National Football League.

The Broncos began play in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League. When the AFL and NFL completed their merger before the 1970 season, Denver joined the NFL and remained in the AFC West. The team’s identity is closely associated with Colorado’s Rocky Mountain setting and its orange-and-navy colors.

Denver plays its home games at Empower Field at Mile High. The stadium has been the Broncos’ home since 2001, following the team’s long tenure at the original Mile High Stadium. The high altitude has contributed to the venue’s distinctive reputation and the nickname “Mile High.”

The Broncos have won three Super Bowl championships: Super Bowl XXXII, Super Bowl XXXIII, and Super Bowl 50. Their first two titles came in the late 1990s, while the third arrived after the 2015 season.