Denver Residents Blocked From Watching Pikes Peak Sunrise on Good Morning America

Xfinity dispute with ABC affiliate leaves Mile High City in the dark for live broadcast

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:19pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring stark black silhouettes of the iconic Pikes Peak mountain against a dramatic red and white sky, conveying the concept of a high-profile broadcast being blocked from viewers.A contract dispute leaves Denver viewers in the dark for a live broadcast from the iconic Pikes Peak.Denver Today

Good Morning America is broadcasting live from the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado this morning, showcasing the state's natural beauty to the nation. However, residents in the state's capital city of Denver who rely on Xfinity cable will not be able to view the segment due to an ongoing contract dispute between Comcast/Xfinity and the local ABC affiliate, KMGH.

Why it matters

The dispute between Xfinity and Scripps, the owner of Denver's ABC station, has left many Denver residents unable to access local news and programming, including high-profile events like this GMA broadcast from an iconic Colorado landmark. This highlights the impact that carriage disputes can have on consumers and the importance of access to local media.

The details

Good Morning America is featuring Colorado as part of its 'America the Beautiful, 50 States in 50 Weeks' series, visiting all 50 states in the order they joined the Union. Hundreds of Coloradans made the early morning trek up Pikes Peak to appear as extras on the live broadcast, which is scheduled for around 6:30 a.m. Mountain time. However, Xfinity customers in Denver will not be able to view the segment due to an ongoing contract dispute between Comcast/Xfinity and E.W. Scripps, the owner of KMGH, the local ABC affiliate.

  • Good Morning America is broadcasting live from Pikes Peak around 6:30 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time on April 10, 2026.
  • Colorado became the 38th state on August 1, 1876 and is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.

The players

Good Morning America

The popular ABC morning news and talk show that is broadcasting live from Pikes Peak as part of its 'America the Beautiful, 50 States in 50 Weeks' series.

Xfinity

The cable and internet provider owned by Comcast that is currently in a contract dispute with the local ABC affiliate in Denver, KMGH, leaving many Denver residents unable to view the Pikes Peak broadcast.

KMGH

The ABC affiliate station in Denver that is owned by E.W. Scripps and is currently in a contract dispute with Xfinity, preventing the station from being carried on the Xfinity cable system.

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What’s next

The contract dispute between Xfinity and KMGH remains unresolved, with no clear timeline for when the ABC affiliate may be restored to Xfinity's cable lineup in the Denver market.

The takeaway

This situation highlights the frustration that consumers face when cable and broadcast companies engage in carriage disputes, denying access to local news and programming. It underscores the need for more transparency and accountability in these negotiations to ensure that viewers are not caught in the middle.