The Minnesota Wild has unveiled its local broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 NHL season. In partnership with FanDuel Sports Network and KFAN FM 100.3, fans can expect extensive coverage throughout the season.
Key Broadcast Dates and Events
- Season Opener: The Wild will begin their season on Thursday, October 9, facing the St. Louis Blues at 7 p.m.
- Home Opener: Minnesota will celebrate its home opener on Saturday, October 11, at 7 p.m. against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Grand Casino Arena.
- Special Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network will air a one-hour Wild Live pregame show on Opening Night.
Broadcast Details
FanDuel Sports Network will broadcast a total of 67 regular-season games. Anthony LaPanta will return as the play-by-play announcer, alongside lead analyst Ryan Carter. Alex Stalock and Lou Nanne will serve as analysts for select games. Kevin Gorg will report from rink-side, while Katie Storm will host Wild Live, supported by Audra Martin and analysts Wes Walz and Ben Clymer.
New Contributors
This season welcomes Mike Kelly, the director of analytics and insights for Sportlogiq, as a new contributor. He will provide fans with enhanced analysis of the game.
How to Watch the Minnesota Wild
Fans can subscribe to FanDuel Sports Network through various platforms:
- Streaming Subscription: Available via the FanDuel Sports Network app or at FanDuelSportsNetwork.com with options for seasonal, monthly, or individual game purchases.
- Prime Video: Local customers can add FanDuel Sports Network to their Prime Video subscription by visiting Amazon.com/channels.
- Cable/Satellite/Streaming Providers: FanDuel Sports Network partners with multiple providers including DIRECTV, fubo, Mediacom, MidCo, Spectrum, and Xfinity.
Audio Broadcast on KFAN FM 100.3
Entering its 15th season, KFAN FM 100.3 will continue to be the radio home for the Minnesota Wild. The broadcast team includes Joe O’Donnell as play-by-play announcer, Tom Reid as analyst, and Kevin Falness as studio host. Pregame coverage begins 15 minutes before each game, with a 30-minute postgame show available on the station’s website and the iHeartRadio App.
Additional Radio Programming
- “Wild Weekly” starts Wednesday, October 8.
- “Wild Fanline” will air after select games.
- “Beyond the Pond” will begin airing every Saturday at 10 a.m. starting December 27.
The Minnesota Wild’s radio broadcast will also be accessible via the Wild Mobile App and at 95.7 FM inside Grand Casino Arena, as well as through the Minnesota Wild Radio Network, the largest in the NHL.
