Minnesota Wild games in 2026–27 will be split among several option. These are the new team-owned Wild multimedia television network, ESPN platforms, ABC, TNT, HBO Max, and selected free over-the-air broadcasts.
Outside the Wild’s local television market, ESPN Select provides NHL Power Play on ESPN+ for most locally produced games. In-market access will center on the new Wild network and its upcoming direct subscription.
The setup changed after 2025–26, so old FanDuel Sports Network North instructions no longer apply.
Free options to watch Minnesota Wild games
Selected Wild games will return to free local television during 2026–27.
1. Minnesota Wild over-the-air broadcasts
- Device support: Antenna-equipped TVs with digital tuners and compatible OTA DVR equipment.
The Wild will air selected 2026–27 games free over the air in its local market. Exact stations, channel numbers, and game dates are still pending. An antenna will provide access where your home receives the local signal.
Pros:
- Selected Wild games require no monthly subscription.
- An antenna avoids streaming-account and home-network restrictions.
- OTA viewing does not require an internet connection.
Cons:
- Only selected games will air free.
Paid options to watch Minnesota Wild games
Your best paid option depends mainly on whether you live inside or outside the Wild television market.
1. Minnesota Wild multimedia television network
- Starting price (Per month): Not yet announced
- Device support: Most likely mobile phones and select TVs
The new team-owned network will carry every regular-season Wild game that is not nationally exclusive to ABC, ESPN, ESPN+/Hulu, or TNT. Local broadcasts will also include pregame and postgame coverage.
Pros:
- Covers every non-nationally-exclusive local Wild regular-season game.
- Monthly and annual direct subscriptions are planned.
- Pregame and postgame coverage is included with local broadcasts.
Cons:
- National exclusives require another service.
2. ESPN Select
- Starting price (Per month): $12.99
- Device support: All major operating systems.
ESPN Select includes ESPN+ and NHL Power Play, making it the main direct option for watching locally produced Wild games outside the team’s market.
Local blackouts apply. Inside the Wild territory, those broadcasts require the new local network.
Pros:
- NHL Power Play covers most out-of-market Wild local broadcasts.
- ESPN+ exclusive NHL games are included.
- Most ESPN content supports up to three simultaneous streams.
- Replays are available through the ESPN app.
Cons:
- Local Wild games are blacked out in-market.
3. ESPN Unlimited
- Starting price (Per month): $29.99
- Device support: All major operating systems.
ESPN Unlimited combines ESPN+, NHL Power Play, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN on ABC. It covers more Wild game types than ESPN Select, especially when Minnesota receives national ESPN or ABC dates.
Local NHL Power Play blackouts still apply, and TNT games remain outside the subscription.
Pros:
- Covers ESPN+ exclusives and ESPN/ABC national games.
- Most programming supports three simultaneous streams.
- Replays and NHL studio programming are available.
Cons:
- In-market Wild blackouts still apply.
- TNT games require separate access.
4. HBO Max
- Starting price (Per month): $18.49
- Device support: Smart TVs, streaming players, phones, tablets, browsers, PlayStation, Xbox, and supported casting devices.
This service provides direct streaming access to NHL games carried by TNT Sports. You need the Standard or Premium plan because the cheaper Basic with Ads tier does not include live sports.
Pros:
- Provides direct access to the 2027 Stanley Cup Final.
- Standard supports two simultaneous streams.
- No live-TV bundle is necessary.
Cons:
- The Basic with Ads plan does not include live sports.
- Local Wild and ESPN games sit outside the service.
5. Hulu
- Starting price (Per month): $11.99
- Device support: All devices
Basic Hulu carries NHL games specifically designated as ESPN+/Hulu exclusives. You do not need Hulu + Live TV for those selected broadcasts.
Coverage is limited. Hulu alone does not include the new Wild local network, TNT, or the full ESPN and ABC channel lineup.
Pros:
- Includes selected ESPN+/Hulu exclusive NHL games.
- Costs less than a live-TV package.
- The subscription also includes Hulu’s entertainment catalog.
Cons:
- It covers only selected Wild games.
- Local Wild, TNT, and regular ESPN broadcasts are not available.
6. DIRECTV MySports
- Starting price (Per month): $64.99
- Device support: All devices and browsers.
The MySports plan includes ESPN Unlimited, ESPN, TNT, TBS, NHL Network, and local ABC where available. It therefore handles both ESPN and TNT national Wild games while adding NHL Power Play for out-of-market coverage.
Pros:
- Includes ESPN Unlimited, TNT, TBS, and NHL Network.
- Covers both major national NHL partners in one package.
- NHL Power Play is available through ESPN Unlimited.
- Local ABC is available in supported markets.
Cons:
- Local channels vary by market.
7. Hulu + Live TV
- Starting price (Per month): $89.99
- Device support: All devices
Hulu + Live TV includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and TNT, while eligible subscriptions also provide ESPN access that covers NHL Power Play for out-of-market games.
You get unlimited DVR, with recordings stored for up to nine months. The base plan permits two simultaneous Hulu streams.
Pros:
- Covers ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and TNT.
- Adds NHL Power Play access for eligible out-of-market games.
- Unlimited DVR.
- Hulu and Disney+ entertainment libraries are bundled.
Cons:
- The $89.99 price is high for NHL coverage alone.
8. YouTube TV Sports Plan
- Starting price (Per month): $64.99
- Device support: All devices with internet access.
The Sports Plan includes ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, and local ABC where available. You get unlimited DVR, three simultaneous streams, six household accounts, and multiview.
NHL Power Play requires separate ESPN Select access,
Pros:
- Unlimited DVR stores recordings for up to nine months.
- Multiview supports multiple live games on compatible screens.
- Three simultaneous streams.
Cons:
- NHL Power Play requires another subscription.
9. Sling Orange
- Starting price (Per month): $45.99
- Device support: LG, Vizio and Samsung TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, phones, tablets, and Chrome.
This is the lowest-priced live-TV option here with both ESPN and TNT. It also carries ESPN2 and TBS, covering many national Wild broadcasts.
It does not include NHL Power Play, and local ABC access is limited. The plan also permits only one stream at a time.
Pros:
- Includes ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS.
- Costs less than most full live-TV bundles.
- Short paid passes provide temporary access for selected games.
Cons:
- NHL Power Play is not available.
10. Fubo Sports
- Starting price (Per month): $64.99
- Device support: All devices including gaming consoles..
This option includes ESPN Unlimited and local ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX in supported markets. NHL Power Play is therefore included for eligible out-of-market Wild games.
The major gap is TNT and TBS. HBO Max or another TNT provider is still required for those Wild games and the 2027 Stanley Cup Final.
Pros:
- Up to 10 home streams are supported.
- Unlimited cloud DVR is included.
- Local broadcast networks are available in supported markets.
Cons:
- TNT and TBS are missing.
11. NHL Center Ice
- Starting price: 2026–27 price not yet announced
- Device support: DIRECTV satellite HD receivers and compatible television equipment.
NHL Center Ice remains a traditional out-of-market option through DIRECTV satellite. The package provides up to 40 out-of-market NHL games per week and includes NHL Network during the season.
Wild local broadcasts remain subject to blackouts, while nationally exclusive ESPN, ABC, and TNT games stay with those networks.
Pros:
- Provides up to 40 out-of-market NHL games per week.
- NHL Network is included during the season.
- It offers a satellite alternative to NHL Power Play.
Cons:
- DIRECTV satellite service and qualifying equipment are required.