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Minnesota Wild Fans Get Annoying Update Ahead of Season-Opener

The Minnesota Wild open up their 2026-2027 campaign tonight. It’s a road affair in Nashville against Central Division rival, the Nashville Panthers.We already know that Minnesota will be without defenseman Brock Faber after his surgery to help repair a fractured…

By Brevan Bane · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:01 PM

Key Things to Know

Minnesota Wild in-market fans face broadcast uncertainty as carrier deals with Comcast/Xfinity and DirecTV remain unfinalized before puck drop.
Local viewers without carrier deals must subscribe to the new Wild+ streaming service via Amazon Prime Video.
Wild+ costs $20 per month or $99 for the season, though a seven-day free trial is available.

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Minnesota Wild fans in the local market face potential broadcast blackouts ahead of the team's season-opener against the Nashville Predators. The Wild have not finalized distribution agreements for their new Wild+ broadcast channel with major cable providers Comcast/Xfinity or DirecTV prior to opening night.

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