Broncos Owner Greg Penner Speaks Out, Sends a Seven-Word Message to Warren Buffett After Billionaire “Monopolizes” Playoff Tickets in Denver

Broncos Ownership Speaks Out as Billionaire Warren Buffett Helps Lock Down Mile High Ahead of AFC Championship
Denver, Colorado, January , 2026 

Ahead of one of the most anticipated games of the NFL postseason, an off-field storyline has added even more intensity to the AFC Championship between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, a lifelong and openly proud Broncos fan, has reportedly purchased a significant portion of the remaining tickets at Empower Field at Mile High, ensuring the stadium will be overwhelmingly orange on Sunday.

The move immediately sent shockwaves through the league. For the Patriots, it signals a trip into one of the most hostile environments in football — amplified by altitude, winter weather, and now a near-complete Broncos takeover of the stands. As the story spread across NFL circles, Broncos ownership did not shy away from the moment.

Team owner Greg Penner, who has emphasized community and home-field identity since taking over the franchise, publicly welcomed the wave of support surrounding the team. Sources close to the organization say Penner views the surge of Broncos fans — including Buffett’s involvement — as a reflection of what Mile High represents in January football.

Rather than escalate any off-field tension, the message from Denver’s leadership was calm and confident. One short, seven-word statement circulated internally and quickly resonated with Broncos Nation: “Protect the house. Let the field decide.”

To many around the league, the message captured the Broncos’ mindset perfectly. Mile High will be loud. Mile High will be cold. But the outcome will still be decided by execution, discipline, and toughness on the field.

Buffett’s role has been widely praised by Broncos fans. Long listed among the franchise’s most famous supporters by outlets such as BroncosWire and Yahoo Sports, Buffett has openly stated, “The Denver Broncos are my favorite team.” Though based in Omaha, Nebraska, he maintains strong personal and business ties to Denver and is a frequent presence in Mile High City.

Importantly, sources emphasize that Buffett’s actions were not about flexing power, but about protecting home-field advantage and rewarding loyal Broncos fans — many of whom rarely get the opportunity to attend a game of this magnitude.

Inside the Patriots’ camp, the message is clear. There are no complaints, no excuses. Players understand they are walking into a stadium shaped by ownership unity, fan loyalty, and January football tradition. For a young quarterback like Drake Maye, it represents the ultimate playoff test.

As kickoff approaches, the AFC Championship atmosphere continues to build. Owners, billionaires, and fans may shape the backdrop — but once the ball is snapped, none of that will matter.

At Mile High, the truth always reveals itself on the field.