The weeks-long dispute between Altitude Sports and distributors Comcast, DirecTV and DISH isn’t close to being resolved and will likely carry on beyond the Colorado Avalanche’s season opener Oct. 3, according to multiple people close to negotiations.
As a result, the majority of fans won’t be able to watch the season opener on television.
The Nuggets’ season opener is three weeks later on Oct. 23.
There has been little discussion recently between Altitude and the Big 3 as the distributors continue to insist on discounted rates of over 50% and a plan to keep Altitude on a sports tier package, which would limit distribution.