The Denver Nuggets had a great regular season last year but were disappointed after losing to the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Still, when Nikola Jokic is on the court, it’s always a joy to watch the Nuggets.
Fans and NBA prognosticators alike will be wondering all season whether the Nuggets can make it back to the top and contend for a title.
To keep up with all things Denver, we created this watch guide so you don’t miss a second of the Nuggets in 2026-2027.
What channel is the Denver Nuggets on?
For the 2025–2026 NBA season, you can watch the Denver Nuggets on the following channels:
- Altitude
- Altitude 2
- NBA TV
- ABC
- NBC
- ESPN
- Amazon Prime
- Peacock Premium
Altitude is the Nuggets’ regional sports network partner. If you’re in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, or certain parts of Idaho and South Dakota, you’ll need the channel to watch the Nuggets. DIRECTV, Fubo, and Spectrum all carry Altitude.
Pro tip: Want to watch every Nuggets game outside Altitude’s regional window? We recommend NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass for out-of-market team coverage.
Denver Nuggets 2026-2027 TV schedule
The Denver Nuggets finished the regular season last year with a 54-28 record. Although the team is in a smaller market, it will get at least 28 games on national TV.
The full Nuggets schedule is below so it’s easier to digest, and it includes broadcast networks and game times.
NBA - Denver Nuggets Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | |||
Sunday, Oct. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
At Utah Jazz | Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD |
Sunday, Oct. 11 | 9:00 p.m. | ||
At LA Clippers | Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 10:30 p.m. | TBD |
Friday, Oct. 16 | 10:30 p.m. | ||
October | |||
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Oct. 26 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
At Phoenix Suns | Friday, Oct. 30 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD |
November | |||
Monday, Nov. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 5:00 p.m. | ||
Monday, Nov. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Nov. 16 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Nov. 20 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Nov. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
At Utah Jazz | Friday, Nov. 27 | 9:30 p.m. | TBD |
Sunday, Nov. 29 | 6:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Nov. 30 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
December | |||
Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
At Utah Jazz | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 9:30 p.m. | TBD |
Tuesday, Dec. 15 | 11:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Dec. 17 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Dec. 19 | 9:00 p.m. | ||
At LA Clippers | Monday, Dec. 21 | 10:30 p.m. | TBD |
Wednesday, Dec. 23 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, Dec. 25 | 10:30 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Dec. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Dec. 28 | 10:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Dec. 31 | 4:00 p.m. | ||
January | |||
Saturday, Jan. 2 | 5:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Jan. 3 | 5:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Jan. 5 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Jan. 7 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Jan. 9 | 5:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Tuesday, Jan. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Jan. 14 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Jan. 16 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Jan. 17 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Jan. 19 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Jan. 21 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Jan. 23 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Monday, Jan. 25 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Jan. 27 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Jan. 30 | 3:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Jan. 31 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
February | |||
Tuesday, Feb. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Feb. 4 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Friday, Feb. 5 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Sunday, Feb. 7 | 3:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, Feb. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, Feb. 11 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Feb. 12 | 10:30 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Feb. 14 | 2:00 p.m. | ||
Wednesday, Feb. 17 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, Feb. 26 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, Feb. 28 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
March | |||
Monday, March 1 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, March 3 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, March 7 | 3:30 p.m. | ||
Monday, March 8 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, March 10 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, March 12 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Sunday, March 14 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
At LA Clippers | Tuesday, March 16 | 11:00 p.m. | |
Thursday, March 18 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, March 20 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
At Miami Heat | Sunday, March 21 | 6:00 p.m. | TBD |
Wednesday, March 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, March 25 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Sunday, March 28 | 10:00 p.m. | ||
Monday, March 29 | 10:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Wednesday, March 31 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
April | |||
At Phoenix Suns | Friday, April 2 | 10:00 p.m. | |
Sunday, April 4 | 5:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Tuesday, April 6 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Thursday, April 8 | 9:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Friday, April 9 | 9:30 p.m. | ||
Sunday, April 11 | 8:30 p.m. | TBD |
How to watch the Denver Nuggets for free
Want to watch the Denver Nuggets for free? ABC and NBC will nationally broadcast multiple Nuggets games this season. You can watch these Nuggets games for free with an over-the-air antenna, which captures local broadcasts for networks like ABC and NBC.
Prefer to stream Nuggets games for free? DIRECTV and Fubo both have free trials, as does Amazon Prime Video, and you can give each service a spin to see how you like them. Check out our full Streaming Free Trials guide to learn more about both services.
How to watch the Denver Nuggets FAQ
How can I watch the Denver Nuggets game today?
Denver Nuggets games are available on channels including ABC, NBC, ESPN, NBA TV, and Altitude all season. You an also stream the Nuggets on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock's premium plans. I recommend DIRECTV or Fubo to stream most Denver Nuggets games.
Where can I watch the Nuggets game for free?
You can watch nationally broadcast Nuggets games on ABC and NBC for free with a digital antenna. If you need to catch other games, we recommend getting a free trial for either DIRECTV, Fubo trial, or Amazon Prime Video.
What’s the Denver Nuggets’ G League team?
The Grand Rapids Gold is the Denver Nuggets' NBA G League affiliate. You can watch the minor league team across NBA TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi, and ESPN platforms.
Are the Denver Nuggets on Amazon?
Yes, the Denver Nuggets will have at least seven games stream on Amazon Prime Video during the 2026-2027 season.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com Internet Editor, Eric Chiu, analyzed the upcoming Denver Nuggets schedule to determine the best broadcast options. He also cross-referenced this information with our existing streaming and cord-cutter coverage to help you get the best deal on your NBA viewing package this year.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
