What to Look For
- NFL Sunday Ticket access for out-of-market games. Denver Broncos games air on local broadcast TV by default — virtually any bar covers that. For any other team, you need a bar subscribed to Sunday Ticket (now through YouTube/YouTube TV). Confirm this directly before heading out.
- Enough screens to cover multiple simultaneous windows. The 11 AM and 2:25 PM Mountain Time slots each run 6-8 games at the same time. A bar with Sunday Ticket and a dozen screens can run every game — ask if they will dedicate one to your matchup.
- Clear audio management. In a multi-game bar, ask which feed gets the main audio. If your game is not the local Broncos broadcast, it may be muted unless you request otherwise.
- Proximity to seating capacity for your group. NFL Sundays at popular Denver sports bars fill quickly, especially during the 11 AM window. Arrive 20–30 minutes before kickoff to secure seats.
Game Day Tips
- Know your window: 11 AM Mountain (early slate), 2:25 PM Mountain (late slate), 6:20 PM Mountain (Sunday Night Football on NBC), 6:15 PM Mountain (Monday Night Football on ESPN). Different windows draw different crowd sizes — the early window is the busiest.
- For out-of-market games, search WhereToWatchSports for the specific matchup. Bars with Sunday Ticket appear in confirmed results; bars without it will not show your non-Broncos game even if they have many screens.
- Broncos home game days shift bar dynamics significantly — some Denver bars lean fully local on those days and may not dedicate screen space to out-of-market games. Check ahead if you need a non-Broncos feed.
- Thursday Night Football (Amazon Prime Video) and some NFL playoff games have unique broadcast rights. A bar needs the right streaming access for those specific games — call ahead to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do most Denver bars carry the Denver Broncos game?
- Yes. The Broncos game airs on local broadcast television whenever they play, so virtually any bar with sports screens will show it by default. The challenge is finding a bar with out-of-market access for other teams.
- Which Denver bars have NFL Sunday Ticket?
- NFL Sunday Ticket is now distributed through YouTube and YouTube TV. Bars that subscribe can show any out-of-market game from any window. Not all bars pay for this — use WhereToWatchSports and search for your specific game to see which venues are confirmed.
- What are the NFL game time windows in Denver (Mountain Time)?
- Early games kick off at 11 AM Mountain, late afternoon games at 2:25 PM Mountain, Sunday Night Football at 6:20 PM Mountain, and Monday Night Football at 6:15 PM Mountain. Thursday Night Football varies but typically starts around 6:15 PM Mountain.
- Can I watch multiple NFL games at once at Denver bars?
- Yes — bars with Sunday Ticket and multiple screens often run several games simultaneously, especially during the 11 AM and 2:25 PM windows when 6-8 games play at the same time. Ask the bar if they can dedicate a screen to your team's game.
- When is the best time to check WhereToWatchSports for NFL games in Denver?
- Check 24 to 48 hours before kickoff. That is when most bars finalize their programming for the week and confirm which games they are showing. Last-minute changes are less common for NFL than for international sports with shifting schedules.
Find Confirmed Bars Now
NFL programming in Denver is heavily shaped by the local Broncos market. When the Broncos are playing, most bars prioritize that feed. For any other team, use WhereToWatchSports to identify bars confirmed for your specific game 24-48 hours before kickoff — that is when bars finalize their Sunday Ticket screen assignments.