Game Day in the Mile High City
Denver's compact downtown puts three major venues within walking distance of each other. Grab dinner at a LoDo brewery, catch the game, and celebrate on Larimer Square — all without moving your car.
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Denver Sports Schedule 2026: Broncos, Nuggets, Avs & More
Complete 2026 schedule for all Denver sports teams — Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, Rockies, and Rapids — plus game day guides and watch party spots.
Denver has five major professional sports teams — only a handful of U.S. metros have NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS simultaneously. The Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, Rockies, and Rapids together cover the entire calendar year. Two of the five have won championships in the last four years: the Nuggets (2023 NBA title) and the Avalanche (2022 Stanley Cup). Find tonight's events
There's nothing quite like watching a Rockies game at Coors Field with the sun setting behind the Rockies.
— Denver sports fan tradition
5Major Pro TeamsNFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS — all five
2Recent ChampionshipsNuggets 2023, Avalanche 2022
3Downtown StadiumsBall Arena, Coors Field, Empower Field walkable from Union Station
~500Live Sports Days/YearCombined regular season games across all 5 teams
The Five Denver Teams: Profiles
Game Day Checklist
Before You Go to a Game in Denver
- Check RTD game-day express scheduleRuns from Union Station to Empower Field and Ball Arena
- Buy tickets on official team app — third-party resale is rampant with fakes
- Bring sunscreen for day Rockies games (Coors Field has sun-exposed sections)
- Dress in layers for evening Avs/Nuggets games — Ball Arena runs cold
- Download the team's mobile wallet app for digital tickets
- For Broncos: arrive 90 min early for tailgate; parking lots fill fast
- Check bag policy — all five venues have clear bag rules
- For Rockies: consider a pre-game bar on Blake St rather than stadium food
Best Bars to Watch Denver Sports
- My Brother's Bar (LoDo)Historic Denver bar; solid game-watching without the tourist crowds
- Tattered Cover Brewing Taproom (RiNo)Multiple screens, great beer, less rowdy atmosphere
- Wrigley Rooftop Bar (Blake St)Outdoor rooftop across from Coors Field — best for Rockies games
- McGregor Square (LoDo)Official Nuggets/Avs outdoor watch party plaza next to Ball Arena
- Blake Street TavernClassic Denver sports bar; massive screen bank; all-day coverage
- Punch Bowl Social (multiple)Good for groups; games on plus lawn games; two Denver locations
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