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How to Watch Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets - Peacock NBA Monday (Oct. 26)

This week, Peacock NBA Monday returns for the 2026-2027 season with a Western Conference showdown.

By Matthew Jackson
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots a free throw during the game against the Golden State Warriors.

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Key Takeaways

  • Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets will stream exclusively on Peacock on October 26 as the first Peacock NBA Monday game of the 2026–2027 regular season, with tipoff at 10 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver.
  • Both teams enter the matchup seeking an early-season statement after double-digit opening losses, with the Warriors relying on Steph Curry’s offense, while the Nuggets look to build on a strong defensive start.
  • Key players to watch include Draymond Green for his physical presence and playmaking for Golden State, and Aaron Gordon for Denver after an efficient scoring performance in the season opener.

The 2026-2027 NBA season is officially underway. NBC Sports rolled out the new season in style with a Tip-Off Tripleheader on October 20, and now we're full steam ahead with NBA action on NBC and Peacock for the rest of the year and the first half of next year. 

How to Watch

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That means it's time for the long-awaited return of Peacock NBA Mondays, with exclusive nationally-streamed games every Monday night. And the season's starting in style with a showdown of Western Conference powers, as the Golden State Warriors vs. the Denver Nuggets. Here's how you can tune in.

How do I watch Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets (Oct. 26)?

The Warriors and the Nuggets will meet for the first Peacock NBA Monday game of the 2026-2027 regular season at 10 p.m. ET on October 26. The game will stream exclusively on Peacock, so you can watch it on all your devices with a host of extra features to enhance your viewing experience. 

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The NBA Experience on Peacock

The NBA is back on Peacock with even more ways to watch. Catch your favorite teams and don’t miss a moment of the 2026-2027 season with these exclusive features, accessible on the Peacock app.  

  • Peacock Performance View: An enhanced viewing mode for live NBA games. Featuring real-time overlays showing possession, heat maps, shooting streaks, and star ratings, casual and die-hard fans can follow the game in more depth. Available on every NBA game this season on all devices. 
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Warriors vs. Nuggets tipoff time

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Peacock's Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets broadcast tips off at 10 p.m. ET, live from Ball Arena in Denver.

Warriors vs. Nuggets preview

Both of these teams got off to a rocky start this regular season, with the Warriors dropping their season opener to the Lakers and the Nuggets losing their first game to the Thunder, both by double digits. You can't judge a season by how the first game goes, of course, but the need to set the tone is high for both squads, and because of these teams' shared histories of playoff excellence, both the Nuggets and the Warriors will be looking to make a statement. 

For this particular game, it feels like the primary focus will be the Nuggets' defense -- which held the high-scoring Thunder to less than 100 points -- against the Warriors' offense, led as always by Steph Curry. Golden State dropped 105 points, 23 of them from Curry, in their loss to the Lakers, including some substantial contributions from the bench. They're a few players down, missing both Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis due to injury, but they know how to score. On the other side of the ball, the Nuggets have a high-scoring offense of their own, and a new emphasis on rebounding, notching 53 in their season opener compared to the Warriors' 36. 

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Warriors vs. Nuggets players to watch

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Curry remains the biggest star on the Warriors' squad, and he might do more scoring than anyone else, but don't take your eye off savvy veteran Draymond Green. He's the guy getting his hands dirty night in and out, facilitating Curry's shots, and until Porzingis and Butler are healthy again, he's the top advantage in the paint for Golden State. This should be a physical game, and the Warriors are outsized, but Green knows how to be an enforcer, and his contributions will be vital, especially against the Nuggets' All-Star center, Nikola Jokic.

Meanwhile in Denver, there wasn't as much scoring as the Nuggets would've liked in the season opener, particularly from Jokic and fellow All-Star, Jamal Murray. Aaron Gordon, who was hobbled much of last season, got off to a great start, but the team as a whole shot less than 40 percent from the field against a feisty Thunder squad. Still, Gordon clocked in with nearly 67 percent, making him an island of efficiency. He's got the size to score in the paint and the vision to shoot from the field, so if he can be consistent (and remain healthy), and Jokic and Murray can return to form, the Nuggets' offense could come alive.

Who's on the broadcast team for Warriors vs. Nuggets?

Michael Grady will call the action for NBC Sports, with "On The Bench" analysis from Robbie Hummel on the Warriors side, and Austin Rivers on the Nuggets side.

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