How to watch the Colorado Avalanche without cable

Local Avalanche games are on Altitude Sports. Stream them with Altitude+ ($20/mo or $200/season). National games are on ESPN, ABC and TNT. Fans outside the area can use NHL Power Play.

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Quick answer

Local channel	Altitude Sports
Stream local games	Altitude+: $20/mo or $200/season
Free with an antenna	About 20 games are simulcast free on 9NEWS and KTVD Channel 20.
Live TV services that carry local games	Check with your provider, or use the option above.
National games	ESPN & ABC, TNT & truTV
Out of market	NHL Power Play (ESPN Select)

If you live in the Avalanche home area

Your local Avalanche games are on Altitude Sports. The cheapest way to stream them without cable is Altitude+ ($20/mo or $200/season).

About 20 games are simulcast free on 9NEWS and KTVD Channel 20. Those games cost nothing if you have an HDTV antenna (which one to buy).

National TV games

National games aren't on your team's local channel. This season:

ESPN and ABC: ESPN Unlimited ($31.99/mo). ABC games are free with an antenna. Some games are only on ESPN Select, Disney+ or Hulu.
TNT and truTV: HBO Max ($18.49/mo, Standard plan with live sports).
NHL Network: select games, on live TV services.
The 2027 Stanley Cup Final is on TNT and truTV (streaming on HBO Max).

If you live outside the Avalanche market

NHL Power Play on ESPN Select ($13.99/mo) streams every out-of-market game, and it's also included in ESPN Unlimited. Games of the Avalanche in your area and national TV games are blacked out.

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Avalanche streaming FAQ

What channel are Avalanche games on in 2026–27?

Local Avalanche games are on Altitude Sports. National games are on ESPN, ABC, TNT and truTV.

Can I stream the Colorado Avalanche without cable?

Yes. Local Avalanche games are on Altitude Sports. Stream them with Altitude+ ($20/mo or $200/season). Add ESPN Unlimited and HBO Max to cover national games.

Can I watch Avalanche games for free?

About 20 games are simulcast free on 9NEWS and KTVD Channel 20. National games on ABC are free with an HDTV antenna.

How do I watch the Avalanche if I live outside their market?

With NHL Power Play on ESPN Select ($13.99/mo), which streams out-of-market games. National TV games are blacked out.