Minnesota Wild TV Schedule 2026-27

The Minnesota Wild TV schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season lists every game date, opponent, puck-drop time and confirmed television channel in one place. Use the schedule below to find out when the Wild play next, what channel the game is on and where you can stream the action.

Next Wild game: Minnesota opens the regular season on the road against the Nashville Predators on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time. The Wild return to Grand Casino Arena for their home opener against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. CT.

What Channel Is the Minnesota Wild Game on Tonight?

The channel carrying the Minnesota Wild game tonight depends on whether the matchup is a local Wild television network broadcast or has been selected for exclusive national television.

• Minnesota Wild multimedia television network: The new local television home for Wild games beginning with the 2026-27 NHL season.
• Over-the-air TV: Select Wild games will be available free over the air within the team’s local television market.
• Direct streaming: The Wild plan to offer a direct-to-consumer streaming subscription for eligible local broadcasts.
• ESPN and ABC: Carry selected nationally televised NHL games.
• ESPN+ and Hulu: Carry selected exclusive national games.
• TNT: Carries selected national regular-season and Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Check the Watch On column beside each matchup for the latest confirmed television or streaming information. A listing marked TBD means the final broadcast assignment has not yet been officially announced.

Minnesota Wild Launch a New TV Network for 2026-27

The Minnesota Wild are launching a new team-owned multimedia television network for the 2026-27 NHL season.

The network will become the official local television home of Wild hockey and will produce every regular-season game that is not selected for exclusive national coverage by one of the NHL’s national broadcast partners.

The Wild will oversee production, distribution, advertising and marketing while working with NHL Productions on game production, studio programming, graphics, replays and technical support.

Where Will Minnesota Wild Games Be Available?

The Wild have announced that the new television network will be available through multiple viewing options, including cable, satellite, streaming services and over-the-air television.

As of August 20, 2026, the Wild have not announced the complete list of participating television providers, channel numbers or pricing for the direct-to-consumer streaming service.

This page will be updated as those details become official. Fans should avoid choosing a new television package solely for Wild games until the team confirms participating providers.

Can I Watch Minnesota Wild Games Free Over the Air?

Yes. The Minnesota Wild have confirmed that select games will once again be available free over the air during the 2026-27 season.

The specific stations, markets and game schedule have not yet been announced. Fans will need a compatible digital antenna and must live within the participating station’s broadcast area.

Additional over-the-air television information will be added when the Wild announce their distribution partners.

How to Stream Minnesota Wild Games Without Cable

The Wild plan to offer a direct-to-consumer streaming option for eligible locally produced games through their new multimedia television network.

Monthly and annual subscription options are expected, although pricing and the official streaming platform have not yet been announced.

Fans living outside the Minnesota Wild local television territory can watch many eligible out-of-market games through NHL Power Play on ESPN+.

Nationally exclusive games may instead require ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, Hulu or TNT. Check the Watch On column before subscribing to a service.

Minnesota Wild Radio Broadcast

Minnesota Wild games can be heard on KFAN FM 100.3, the flagship station of the Minnesota Wild Audio Network.

All Wild games are also available through the KFAN website and the iHeartRadio app. Fans can also listen through the official Minnesota Wild mobile app and affiliate stations across the Minnesota Wild Audio Network.

Fans attending games at Grand Casino Arena can listen to the Wild radio broadcast inside the arena on 95.7 FM.

Minnesota Wild 2026-27 Schedule Highlights

The Wild will play an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule during the 2026-27 NHL season, with 42 home games at Grand Casino Arena and 42 games on the road.

• Season opener: October 1 at the Nashville Predators – 7:00 p.m. CT
• Home opener: October 3 against the Boston Bruins – 7:00 p.m. CT
• Vegas visits Minnesota: October 12
• Five-game road trip: October 20 through October 27
• Black Friday game: November 27 against the Colorado Avalanche – 3:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. CT
• Edmonton visits Minnesota: December 8
• Seven-game homestand: December 12 through December 28
• Toronto visits Minnesota: December 15
• Montreal visits Minnesota: December 19
• Vegas holiday matinee: December 28
• New Year’s Day: January 1 at the Pittsburgh Penguins
• New York Rangers visit: January 23
• Dallas visits Minnesota: January 30 and April 2
• Colorado visits Minnesota: April 4
• Regular-season finale: April 10 at the Colorado Avalanche

Minnesota has 23 weekend home games and only 10 sets of back-to-back games during the 2026-27 regular season.

Minnesota Wild Central Division TV Schedule

The NHL’s expanded 84-game schedule means Minnesota will play every Central Division opponent four times during the regular season.

The Wild will face Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Nashville, St. Louis, Utah and Winnipeg twice at Grand Casino Arena and twice on the road.

Those 28 Central Division matchups will play an important role in the Western Conference playoff race and provide several of Minnesota’s biggest rivalry games of the season.

Wild vs. Avalanche 2026-27 TV Schedule

Minnesota and Colorado will meet four times during the 2026-27 regular season.

• November 27: Avalanche at Wild
• March 17: Wild at Avalanche
• April 4: Avalanche at Wild
• April 10: Wild at Avalanche

The final two Wild-Avalanche games come during the last week of the regular season, including Minnesota’s April 10 season finale in Colorado.

Check the main Minnesota Wild TV schedule closer to each matchup for the confirmed local or national television assignment.

Wild vs. Stars 2026-27 TV Schedule

The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars will meet four times as Central Division opponents during the 2026-27 season.

• January 30: Stars at Wild
• February 16: Wild at Stars
• March 3: Wild at Stars
• April 2: Stars at Wild

Final television and streaming assignments will be added when the Wild and NHL release the complete broadcast schedule.

Minnesota Wild Streaming and Blackout Rules

NHL blackout restrictions depend on the viewer’s physical location and whether a matchup is classified as local, national or out of market.

A Wild game produced by the team’s new local television network may be unavailable through ESPN+ inside the Wild’s local broadcast territory. Local fans will instead need access through one of the Wild network’s participating television providers, over-the-air stations or direct streaming service.

Nationally exclusive games may not appear on the local Wild network. Check the Watch On column before puck drop for the correct television channel or streaming platform.

What Time Is the Wild Game Tonight?

Minnesota plays its home games in the Central Time Zone. Most weekday Wild home games begin around 7:00 p.m. CT, although weekend matinees and nationally televised games can begin at different times.

The schedule table currently displays Eastern Time. To convert ET to Central Time, subtract one hour. For example, a game listed at 8:00 p.m. ET begins at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Game times can change because of national television selections, arena scheduling or NHL adjustments. Return to this page on game day for the latest puck-drop time and broadcast information.

Minnesota Wild TV Schedule FAQ

When is the next Minnesota Wild game?

The next Wild game appears at the top of the schedule table with the game date, opponent, start time and confirmed television or streaming information.

What channel carries Minnesota Wild games in 2026-27?

The Minnesota Wild are launching their own multimedia television network for the 2026-27 season. The network will carry locally televised games that are not selected for exclusive national coverage.

Are Minnesota Wild games still on FanDuel Sports Network?

No. The Wild are moving to their own team-operated multimedia television network for the 2026-27 season.

Are Wild games still on Bally Sports North?

No. Bally Sports North is no longer the local television home of the Minnesota Wild.

Can I watch Minnesota Wild games free over the air?

Yes. The Wild have confirmed that select games will be available free over the air during the 2026-27 season. Participating stations and specific games will be announced later.

Can I stream Minnesota Wild games without cable?

Yes. The Wild plan to offer a direct-to-consumer streaming option for locally produced games. Subscription pricing and the streaming platform will be announced before the regular season.

Can I watch Wild games on ESPN+?

NHL Power Play on ESPN+ carries many eligible out-of-market Minnesota Wild games. Local Wild broadcasts may be unavailable through ESPN+ within the team’s regional television territory.

What radio station carries Minnesota Wild games?

KFAN 100.3 FM is the flagship radio station of the Minnesota Wild. Games can also be heard through iHeartRadio, the Wild mobile app and the Minnesota Wild Audio Network.

What does TBD mean on the Wild schedule?

TBD means the final television or streaming assignment has not yet been officially announced. The listing will be updated when the Minnesota Wild, NHL or broadcaster confirms the information.

Does this schedule include preseason and playoff games?

The page is updated with Minnesota Wild preseason and Stanley Cup Playoff games when dates, start times and broadcast information become available.

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Schedule information is cross-checked against the official Minnesota Wild schedule. The Wild’s new local television network has not yet announced its complete provider list, channel locations or direct-to-consumer streaming pricing, so this page will be updated as official information becomes available.

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