Denver Nuggets Fans Face Complex Options for 2025 Season Viewing
Denver Nuggets fans looking to follow the team’s 82-game regular season, which begins October 23rd against the Golden State Warriors, will navigate a fragmented media landscape requiring a combination of streaming services to avoid missing games.
Viewers have several options, ranging from traditional television packages costing $100 or more per month to a more economical, but complex, mix-and-match approach. A single, convenient package through providers like Fubo TV, Xfinity, or DirecTV will cover most games, but these still miss up to six contests exclusive to Amazon’s Prime Video or NBC’s Peacock, adding another $20 monthly. For those seeking the most affordable route, Altitude+, the streaming service operated by the Nuggets and Avalanche owners, offers at least 65 games for $20 a month, but requires supplementing with other services.
To catch nearly every game, fans can combine Altitude+ with Prime Video ($9/month, or included with an Amazon Prime subscription), free over-the-air channels via a digital antenna, ESPN Unlimited ($30/month, or $20 bundled with Disney+), and Peacock ($11/month), totaling approximately $70 monthly. Accessing free local channels is possible with an antenna, providing access to roughly 30 games already covered by Altitude, and nearly every Denver Broncos game. More information on over-the-air options can be found at the Antennas Direct website. This fragmented system is a consequence of increasing rights fees and exclusive streaming deals within the NBA.
Officials suggest that while watching every game is possible, it’s not necessarily recommended, and emphasize that many games are also available through local broadcasts. The availability of options also extends to Avalanche games, making the setup beneficial for hockey fans as well.
The team encourages fans to explore their viewing options and reminds them that details for two upcoming games are still to be scheduled.
