How to Watch the Minnesota Wild on DIRECTV: FanDuel Sports North, Wild+ and Carriage Update
Minnesota Wild fans looking for FanDuel Sports Network North on DIRECTV will find the channel—but not the Wild. Starting with the 2026-27 season, local Wild telecasts moved off FanDuel to the team’s new Wild+ operation. As of early October 2026, DIRECTV still does not carry Wild+, and Comcast/Xfinity customers are in a public carriage fight over where the new channel would sit in the lineup.
Here is the verified status for DIRECTV, FanDuel Sports Network North and the alternatives Wild fans are using while talks continue.
Quick answer
- FanDuel Sports Network North on DIRECTV: channel 668 (CHOICE and above, home-market ZIP). It no longer carries Minnesota Wild games.
- Wild+ on DIRECTV: not available yet. The NHL and Wild are negotiating with DIRECTV; the team has said it is more encouraged about DIRECTV than about Comcast.
- Watch now (in-market): Wild+ on Prime Video ($19.99/mo or $99.99/season via watch.wild.com), plus Spectrum and Fubo where those services have deals. National games still air on ESPN, TNT/truTV, ABC and NHL Network on DIRECTV.
What happened to Wild games on FanDuel Sports North?
FanDuel Sports Network North (formerly Bally Sports North / Fox Sports North) was the Wild’s regional home for years. That era ended after last season’s playoffs. The club launched an in-house production, Wild+, for 2026-27 local broadcasts across Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa and nearly all of Wisconsin.
DIRECTV still lists FanDuel Sports Network North on channel 668 for qualifying CHOICE-and-higher addresses in that RSN’s footprint. Other local teams that remain on the network can still appear there. Wild games do not.
DIRECTV carriage status (October 2026)
Per the Wild’s own FAQ (updated September 30, 2026), the NHL is talking with cable and satellite distributors—including DIRECTV—about carrying Wild+. No DIRECTV launch date has been announced. The team asks fans to contact DIRECTV and request Wild+.
Sports Business Journal (October 4, 2026) reported Wild CRO Mitch Helgerson saying Comcast is the provider the club is “the most at odds” with, while the team is more encouraged about the DIRECTV negotiations. Coverage of the same comments describes talks as ongoing, not closed.
Bottom line for DIRECTV customers: do not expect Wild local games on channel 668, and do not assume Wild+ is already on your guide. Check the on-screen guide each night, and watch national windows on the channels below while waiting for a deal.
How Comcast’s dispute differs
Comcast/Xfinity wants Wild+ on a higher-priced tier than the one that carries other regional sports networks (including Twins coverage), according to the Wild. The team argues fans already pay an RSN fee and should not pay extra for Wild games. That fight is separate from DIRECTV’s talks, but it explains why so many Twin Cities fans are shopping alternatives right now.
How to watch the Wild while you wait
| Path | Details |
|---|---|
| Wild+ on Prime Video | In-market subscription: $19.99/month or $99.99/season at watch.wild.com (Amazon account required). |
| Spectrum / Fubo | Wild says Spectrum and Fubo already carry Wild+ in the footprint. |
| National games on DIRECTV | ESPN 206, ESPN2 209, TNT 245, truTV 246, local ABC, NHL Network 215 when those networks have the game. |
| NHL Center Ice | Out-of-market fans outside the Wild territory can use Center Ice on DIRECTV satellite for other teams’ regional feeds; it will not clear in-market Wild+ blackouts. |
For broader NHL channel maps, see NHL on DIRECTV, NHL Network channel 215 and the 2026-27 season guide.
FanDuel Sports Network North channel on DIRECTV
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Package |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel Sports Network North | 668 | CHOICE and above, home-market ZIP only |
| NHL Network | 215 | ULTIMATE / PREMIER (also MySports) |
Want someone to check whether Wild+ has been added for your address yet? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
Is FanDuel Sports North still on DIRECTV?
Yes. Channel 668 with CHOICE or higher in the network’s home ZIP codes. It is not the Wild’s local home anymore.
Can I watch Wild games on DIRECTV today?
Nationally televised Wild games on ESPN, TNT/truTV, ABC or NHL Network, yes—if your package includes those channels. Local Wild+ games are not on DIRECTV until a carriage deal is announced.
What is Wild+?
The Wild’s new in-house local TV/streaming product for 2026-27, sold directly on Prime Video and carried by some distributors (Spectrum, Fubo and others) while Comcast and DIRECTV talks continue.
Questions about sports channels on your DIRECTV plan? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 5, 2026, from Wild team FAQs (Sept. 30, 2026), Sports Business Journal (Oct. 4, 2026) and DIRECTV lineup channel 668 / 215. Carriage talks can close or stall without notice—re-check your guide. Minnesota Wild, Wild+, FanDuel Sports Network, NHL, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.