On August 28 , 2008 , Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party 's nomination for President of the United States here , moving the 2008 Democratic National Convention from Pepsi Center . Approximately 84,000 people attended Obama 's speech , exceeding the normal capacity of the stadium due to the placement of audience on the field
2008 Democratic National Convention
2008 Democratic National Convention
Broncos Stadium at Mile High