It’s been an exciting stretch for Colorado sports fans. With the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche both capturing championships in the past four years, there has been a lot to cheer for.
On the hockey side, the Avalanche have been a model of consistency. Heading into the 2025–2026 season, they have more regular-season wins (287) than any other team since 2019–2020. The “Avs” also have the second-longest active playoff streak in all of hockey.
Knowing that, it seems only fitting to say: Let the good times roll. To help you watch the Colorado Avalanche chase greatness all season long, I’ve created this complete guide to their TV schedule and viewing options.
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What channels have Colorado Avalanche games?
Altitude Sports is the regional home for Avalanche broadcasts during the 2025–2026 NHL season. Fans in Colorado and surrounding states can also enjoy the regional action with Altitude+, the team’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming option.
When it comes to playing in front of national audiences, the Avs will appear in 17 games across the networks of ABC, ESPN, and TNT. Meanwhile, out-of-market fans can catch those Altitude broadcasts on ESPN+ (streaming) or NHL Center Ice (cable/satellite).
Want radio coverage? Colorado-based fans can tune in to every game this season on Altitude Sports Radio (950 AM, 92.5 FM). If you’re out of state, you can listen to live broadcasts through the Altitude Sports Radio mobile app.
Best TV plans for watching the Colorado Avalanche
“What channels do I need to watch the Avalanche? And how many services will it take?” If you’ve asked yourself these questions, don’t worry—I’ve got the answers. I’ve broken down my top recommendations for every type of fan below.
Altitude+ ($19.95/mo.)
It might not be the holiday season just yet, but Altitude+ has a gift for every Avalanche fan out there. Thanks to the service, you can watch over 65 of the team’s regular-season games—without switching platforms.
While Altitude+ is more expensive than some of the other streaming options around the league, it comes with more content. The $19.95-a-month subscription includes access to Avs hockey, numerous Denver Nuggets games during the NBA season, original programming, and more.
Altitude+ is available on popular streaming platforms, like Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. But I’m hoping for more device compatibility in the future.
Stream with DIRECTV ($84.99–$164.99/mo.)
If you want a more robust live TV service, DIRECTV has all the channels you need to watch the Colorado Avalanche. Want another reason to go with DIRECTV? Here’s a great one: Every plan now comes with free subscriptions to ESPN Unlimited, Disney+, and Hulu. That’s perfect for anyone who wants out-of-market NHL coverage.
I strongly believe DIRECTV is your best choice, but it does come with one key drawback: price. You’ll need to pay a regional sports fee and select a higher-tier package to get Altitude Sports in your channel lineup. Keep this in mind when deciding how to watch the Avs this season.
2025–2026 Colorado Avalanche TV schedule
Let this sink in for a moment: The Avalanche haven’t missed the NHL Playoffs since I was in high school. For context, I’m 26 now. With eight straight appearances, the franchise is tied with the Lightning for the second-longest active streak in the league.
I love watching players and teams chase records, so I’m hoping the Avs can secure another postseason bid this season to climb further up the NHL record book.
Now, keep scrolling for the complete 2025–2026 Avalanche TV schedule. I’ll keep this updated with game times and channel listings as they become available.
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| At Utah Mammoth | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | — |
| Utah Mammoth | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Dallas Stars | Saturday, Sept. 27 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 8:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 9:00 p.m. | NHL Network |
| At Dallas Stars | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 6:00 p.m. | NHL Network |
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October |
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| At Los Angeles Kings | Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Utah Mammoth | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Dallas Stars | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Buffalo Sabres | Monday, Oct. 13 | 12:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Columbus Blue Jackets | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Boston Bruins | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Mammoth | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Boston Bruins | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New Jersey Devils | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New Jersey Devils | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Friday, Oct. 31 | 4:00 p.m. | TBA |
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November |
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| At San Jose Sharks | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 4:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Edmonton Oilers | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vancouver Canucks | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Anaheim Ducks | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Buffalo Sabres | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Islanders | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| New York Rangers | Thursday, Nov. 20 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Nashville Predators | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Chicago Blackhawks | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| San Jose Sharks | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Wild | Friday, Nov. 28 | 3:30 p.m. | TBA |
| Montreal Canadiens | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 3:00 p.m. | TBA |
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December |
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| Vancouver Canucks | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Islanders | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At New York Rangers | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 12:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Philadelphia Flyers | Sunday, Dec. 7 | 1:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Nashville Predators | Tuesday, Dec. 9 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Florida Panthers | Thursday, Dec. 11 | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nashville Predators | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Seattle Kraken | Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Winnipeg Jets | Friday, Dec. 19 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Minnesota Wild | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Utah Mammoth | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Vegas Golden Knights | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Los Angeles Kings | Monday, Dec. 29 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| St. Louis Blues | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
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January |
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| At Carolina Hurricanes | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Florida Panthers | Sunday, Jan. 4 | 5:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Tampa Bay Lightning | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Ottawa Senators | Thursday, Jan. 8 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 4:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Monday, Jan. 12 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Nashville Predators | Friday, Jan. 16 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Washington Capitals | Monday, Jan. 19 | 4:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Anaheim Ducks | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Friday, Jan. 23 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Toronto Maple Leafs | Sunday, Jan. 25 | 1:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Ottawa Senators | Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Montreal Canadiens | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Detroit Red Wings | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 1:00 p.m. | ABC |
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February |
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| Detroit Red Wings | Monday, Feb. 2 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| San Jose Sharks | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Utah Mammoth | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Wild | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 6:00 p.m. | TBA |
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March |
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| At Los Angeles Kings | Monday, March 2 | 10:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Anaheim Ducks | Tuesday, March 3 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Dallas Stars | Friday, March 6 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Minnesota Wild | Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| Edmonton Oilers | Tuesday, March 10 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Seattle Kraken | Thursday, March 12 | 10:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Saturday, March 14 | 4:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Monday, March 16 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dallas Stars | Wednesday, March 18 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, HBO Max |
| At Chicago Blackhawks | Friday, March 20 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Washington Capitals | Sunday, March 22 | 12:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, March 24 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| At Winnipeg Jets | Thursday, March 26 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Winnipeg Jets | Saturday, March 28 | 7:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Calgary Flames | Monday, March 30 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
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April |
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| Vancouver Canucks | Wednesday, April 1 | 8:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Dallas Stars | Saturday, April 4 | 3:00 p.m. | ABC |
| St. Louis Blues | Sunday, April 5 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| At St. Louis Blues | Tuesday, April 7 | 8:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Calgary Flames | Thursday, April 9 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Vegas Golden Knights | Saturday, April 11 | 8:00 p.m. | ABC |
| At Edmonton Oilers | Monday, April 13 | 9:30 p.m. | TBA |
| At Calgary Flames | Tuesday, April 14 | 9:00 p.m. | TBA |
| Seattle Kraken | Thursday, April 16 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Data effective as of post date.
How to watch the Colorado Avalanche for free
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While the Avalanche’s local broadcast schedule hasn’t been released yet, you can expect select games to appear on over-the-air TV. I don’t know the exact number, but if it’s anywhere close to 20 like it was a year ago, you’ll have plenty of chances to watch the Avs for free this season.
I recommend using the FCC’s Reception Map Tool to check if this viewing option is possible in your area. You’ll need access to KUSA 9 (NBC) and KTVD 20 (MyNetworkTV). If you have access to both channels, then check out CableTV.com’s Best OTA Antennas guide to find the best option for your home.
How to watch the Colorado Avalanche FAQ
What states is Altitude+ available in?
Altitude+ is available to fans in Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Unfortunately, fans in South Dakota aren’t able to access Avalanche games.
How can I watch the Avalanche as an out-of-market fan?
Out-of-market Avalanche fans can watch most Altitude Sports broadcasts with an ESPN+ streaming subscription or the NHL Center Ice cable/satellite TV package.
Do the Colorado Avalanche play on Christmas?
No, the Colorado Avalanche don’t play on Christmas. All NHL teams are off December 24–26, 2025.
How many times will the Avalanche play on TNT this season?
The Avalanche are scheduled to play on TNT seven times this season, starting with a November 4 home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Why you should trust us
The sports experts on staff at CableTV.com, including contributor David Vick, work hard to make sure fans can just be fans. To help the passionate Colorado Avalanche fanbase get ready for the upcoming season, David spent hours researching the best streaming services available to go along with the team’s full TV schedule.
Everything you need to know for the 2025–2026 season is now in one place, so you can spend less time searching and more time cheering. Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
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