Colorado sports fans have reason to celebrate as the Nuggets and Avalanche are back on local TV. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and 9NEWS’ parent company TEGNA announced Thursday a deal that will bring Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games to 9NEWS this season. Under the new deal, 20 Nuggets and 20 Avalanche games during the 2024-25 season will be broadcast on 9NEWS’ sister station KTVD Ch. 20. Several games will also simulcast on 9NEWS. People living in the Denver metro and surrounding areas of Colorado can watch the Nuggets and Avalanche games on KTVD for free over the air with a digital antenna. “The Avs and Nuggets are world-class organizations, with world-class fans,” said Mark Cornetta, 9NEWS President and General Manager. “They deserve a chance to watch them on TV, especially with their recent success. We’re excited to be working with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment to make this happen.” Under the deal, all 40 Nuggets and Avalanche games will be available on KTVD. Ten of the games, still to be determined, will also be simulcast on 9NEWS. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/sports/local-sports/nuggets-avalanche-games-9news/73-367719ba-a416-446a-81f5-0c01ce8db05a More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.