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How To Watch the Denver Nuggets in 2025

Can the Denver Nuggets defend their spot atop the NBA? Here’s how to watch the 2024–2025 Denver Nuggets season.

For the Denver Nuggets, the 2022–2023 season likely exceeded fans’ wildest expectations. Buoyed by a dominant run from Nikola Jokić and a healthy Jamal Murray, the Nuggets blazed through the NBA Finals and brought the Mile High City its first NBA title.

The Nuggets couldn’t do it again this last season. But it was still a positive campaign anchored by the MVP-winning Jokić—showing no signs of slowing down.

Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool Nuggets fan or checking in on the latest Jokić triple-double, here’s what you need to know about watching the 2024–2025 Denver Nuggets season.

Want to watch Denver Nuggets games on TV?

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What channel is the Denver Nuggets on?

For the 2024–2025 NBA season, you can watch the Denver Nuggets on the following channels:

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 Denver Nuggets. DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, 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.

2024–2025 Denver Nuggets TV schedule

The Denver Nuggets open the NBA regular season against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, October 24, at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT. Other notable matchups include NBA Cup games throughout November and December, as well as a Christmas Day clash against the Phoenix Suns.

Opponent Day Time (ET) Channels
Preseason
Boston Celtics (in Abu Dhabi) Friday, Oct. 4 Noon Altitude
Boston Celtics (in Abu Dhabi) Sunday, Oct. 6 10:00 a.m. Altitude
Phoenix Suns Sunday, Oct. 13 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Oct. 15 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Minnesota Timberwolves Friday, Oct. 18 8:00 p.m. Altitude
October
Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday, Oct. 24 10:00 p.m. TNT
Los Angeles Clippers Saturday, Oct. 26 5:00 p.m. NBA TV
At Toronto Raptors Monday, Oct. 28 7:30 p.m. Altitude
At Brooklyn Nets Tuesday, Oct. 29 7:30 p.m. Altitude
November
At Minnesota Timberwolves Friday, Nov. 1 9:30 p.m. ESPN
Utah Jazz Saturday, Nov. 2 10:00 p.m. Altitude
Toronto Raptors Monday, Nov. 4 10:00 p.m. Altitude
Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday, Nov. 6 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Miami Heat Friday, Nov. 8 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Dallas Mavericks Sunday, Nov. 10 8:00 p.m. Altitude
At New Orleans Pelicans (NBA Cup) Friday, Nov. 15 8:00 p.m. Altitude
At Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, Nov. 17 6:00 p.m. Altitude
At Memphis Grizzlies (NBA Cup) Tuesday, Nov. 19 8:00 p.m. Altitude
Dallas Mavericks (NBA Cup) Friday, Nov. 22 10:00 p.m. ESPN
At Los Angeles Lakers Saturday, Nov. 23 10:30 p.m. NBA TV
New York Knicks Monday, Nov. 25 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Utah Jazz Wednesday, Nov. 27 9:00 p.m. Altitude
December
At Los Angeles Clippers Sunday, Dec. 1 10:00 p.m. Altitude
Golden State Warriors (NBA Cup) Tuesday, Dec. 3 10:00 p.m. TNT
At Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday, Dec. 5 7:00 p.m. NBA TV
At Washington Wizards Saturday, Dec. 7 7:00 p.m. Altitude
At Atlanta Hawks Sunday, Dec. 8 6:00 p.m. Altitude
Los Angeles Clippers Friday, Dec. 13 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Sacramento Kings Monday, Dec. 16 10:00 p.m. Altitude
At Portland Trail Blazers Thursday, Dec. 19 10:00 p.m. Altitude
At New Orleans Pelicans Sunday, Dec. 22 7:00 p.m. Altitude
Phoenix Suns Monday, Dec. 23 10:00 p.m. Altitude
At Phoenix Suns Wednesday, Dec. 25 10:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN, ESPN+
Cleveland Cavaliers Friday, Dec. 27 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Detroit Pistons Saturday, Dec. 28 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Utah Jazz Monday, Dec. 30 9:00 p.m. Altitude
January
Atlanta Hawks Wednesday, Jan. 1 9:00 p.m. Altitude
San Antonio Spurs Friday, Jan. 3 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At San Antonio Spurs Saturday, Jan. 4 8:00 p.m. NBA TV
Boston Celtics Tuesday, Jan. 7 10:00 p.m. TNT
Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday, Jan. 8 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Brooklyn Nets Friday, Jan. 10 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Dallas Mavericks Sunday, Jan. 12 3:00 p.m. Altitude
At Dallas Mavericks Tuesday, Jan. 14 9:30 p.m. TNT
Houston Rockets Wednesday, Jan. 15 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Miami Heat Friday, Jan. 17 8:00 p.m. Altitude
At Orlando Magic Sunday, Jan. 19 6:00 p.m. Altitude
Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday, Jan. 21 10:00 p.m. TNT
Sacramento Kings Thursday, Jan. 23 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday, Jan. 25 3:00 p.m. ABC, ESPN+
At Chicago Bulls Monday, Jan. 27 8:00 p.m. Altitude
At New York Knicks Wednesday, Jan. 29 7:30 p.m. ESPN
At Philadelphia 76ers Friday, Jan. 31 7:30 p.m. ESPN
February
At Charlotte Hornets Saturday, Feb. 1 7:00 p.m. Altitude
New Orleans Pelicans Monday, Feb. 3 9:00 p.m. Altitude
New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, Feb. 5 10:00 p.m. ESPN
Orlando Magic Thursday, Feb. 6 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Phoenix Suns Saturday, Feb. 8 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Portland Trail Blazers Monday, Feb. 10 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday, Feb. 12 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Charlotte Hornets Thursday, Feb. 20 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Los Angeles Lakers Saturday, Feb. 22 8:30 p.m. ABC, ESPN+
At Indiana Pacers Monday, Feb. 24 7:00 p.m. Altitude
At Milwaukee Bucks Thursday, Feb. 27 7:30 p.m. TNT
At Detroit Pistons Friday, Feb. 28 7:00 p.m. Altitude
March
At Boston Celtics Sunday, March 2 1:00 p.m. ABC, ESPN+
Sacramento Kings Wednesday, March 5 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Phoenix Suns Friday, March 7 10:00 p.m. ESPN
At Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday, March 9 1:00 p.m. ABC, ESPN+
At Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, March 10 8:00 p.m. NBA TV
Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday, March 12 10:00 p.m. ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers Friday, March 14 9:30 p.m. NBA TV
Washington Wizards Saturday, March 15 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Golden State Warriors Monday, March 17 10:00 p.m. ESPN
At Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, March 19 10:00 p.m. ESPN
At Portland Trail Blazers Friday, March 21 10:00 p.m. Altitude
At Houston Rockets Sunday, March 23 7:00 p.m. Altitude
Chicago Bulls Monday, March 24 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, March 26 9:00 p.m. Altitude
Utah Jazz Friday, March 28 9:00 p.m. Altitude
April
Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday, April 1 10:00 p.m. TNT
San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, April 2 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Golden State Warriors Friday, April 4 10:00 p.m. NBA TV
Indiana Pacers Sunday, April 6 8:00 p.m. Altitude
At Sacramento Kings Wednesday, April 9 10:00 p.m. ESPN
Memphis Grizzlies Friday, April 11 9:00 p.m. Altitude
At Houston Rockets Sunday, April 13 3:30 p.m. Altitude

Data effective as of post date.

How to watch the Denver Nuggets for free

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Want to watch the Denver Nuggets for free? If you can wait until the back half of the NBA season, ABC 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 STREAM and Fubo both have free trials, 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 TNT, ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and Altitude all season. We recommend DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo to stream a Denver Nuggets game.

Where can I watch the Nuggets game for free?

In the NBA playoffs, you can watch nationally broadcast Nuggets games for free with an OTA antenna. If you need to catch one or two games on the road, we recommend getting a free DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo trial.

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.

Why you should trust us

We analyzed the upcoming Denver Nuggets schedule to determine the best broadcast options. We 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.

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