NEW YORK and DENVER \u2014 October 27, 2026 \u2014 Altitude+, the official direct-to-consumer streaming home for the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets, opened the 2026\u201327 NHL and NBA seasons on the back of its strongest year yet. Powered by ViewLift, a leading provider of digital and media solutions for sports, news and entertainment organizations, Altitude+ closed out the 2025\u201326 seasons with major gains, driven by a wave of fan-focused feature upgrades introduced throughout the year.<\/p>\n
A Season of Fan-Focused Upgrades<\/p>\n
Altitude+ used the 2025\u201326 season to significantly expand what Avalanche and Nuggets fans can do on the platform. New multiview functionality lets viewers watch concurrent live Avalanche and Nuggets games side by side, while an integrated live chat feature brings real-time fan interaction directly into the broadcast experience.<\/p>\n
The platform also introduced spoiler control, giving fans the ability to avoid scores and results for games they haven\u2019t watched yet, and a start-from-the-beginning feature that lets viewers join any in-progress live game from its opening moment. On the monetization side, Altitude+ rolled out expanded ad inventory without disrupting the viewing experience, adding commercial flexibility while preserving broadcast quality.<\/p>\n
Distribution also grew: Altitude+ added Xumo to its device portfolio during the season, broadening access for fans watching on free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platforms.<\/p>\n
Standout 2025-26 Performance<\/p>\n
Compared to the 2024\u201325 season, Altitude+ saw:<\/p>\n
+63% growth in registered users
\n+186% growth in total views
\n+105% growth in TVE subscribers<\/p>\n
\u201cThe growth we saw on Altitude+ this past season shows just how much appetite there is for a platform built around Avalanche and Nuggets fans specifically,\u201d said Steve Smith, President of KSE Media Ventures. \u201cFeatures like multiview and spoiler control came directly from what fans told us they wanted, and as the season gets underway, we\u2019re continuing to build the platform around that same feedback.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAltitude+ is exactly what we set out to build with KSE Media Ventures: a platform that keeps evolving around what fans actually want,\u201d said Manik Bambha, President of ViewLift. \u201cThe numbers speak for themselves, and we\u2019re excited to keep scaling that experience this season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking Ahead to 2026-27<\/p>\n
With both seasons now in motion, Altitude+ carries that momentum forward, guided by direct fan feedback and usage trends.<\/p>\n
About Altitude Sports<\/p>\n
Seen in a nine-state territory, and streaming on Altitude+, Altitude Sports is the official broadcast network of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Mammoth. Altitude Sports also broadcasts University of Denver sports (including hockey, basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, and lacrosse), the Air Force Academy (football, basketball, and hockey), as well as other local and regional sports, entertainment, and public service programming. A full list of Altitude Sports programming and other information can be found at www.altitudeplus.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About ViewLift<\/p>\n