MINNEAPOLIS, September 3 The Minnesota Wild announced a multi-year streaming agreement with Prime Video on September 2, 2026, making it the exclusive streaming distributor for all team games within the franchise’s local broadcast territory. This marks a shift in how regional fans will access live hockey, moving toward a digital distribution model. The deal positions Prime Video as the exclusive streaming home for non-nationally televised regular season games and First Round Stanley Cup Playoff matchups for in-market viewers.
Starting this season, fans within the local broadcast area can stream Wild games through a Prime Video subscription, with pricing shared as $19.99 per month or $99.99 per year for Amazon customers. Additional subscription information will be released before the regular season begins at watch.wild.com.
The agreement ensures that every game not selected for exclusive national distribution by NHL partners ABC, ESPN, ESPN+/Hulu, or TNT will be available via this streaming option. Concurrently, the Wild launched Wild+, a team-owned and operated multimedia network designed to serve as the official television home of the franchise. Wild+ will produce all regular season games not selected for exclusive national distribution and make them accessible across multiple platforms, including Prime Video, cable, satellite, and over-the-air television.
Specific channel locations for these platforms are to be announced at a later date. The broadcast team for Wild+ includes Anthony LaPanta as play-by-play announcer, Ryan Carter as lead analyst, and Kevin Gorg as rink-side reporter.
Pre- and postgame shows will be hosted by Katie Storm and Wes Walz, while Alex Stalock and Lou Nanne will serve as analysts for select games. Fans outside the local broadcast territory will continue to access Wild games through NHL Center Ice and NHL Power Play on the ESPN App, preserving out-of-market viewing options. In-market fans in the United States can stream games on compatible devices using the Prime Video app or via web browsers.
The announcement was made by Mitch Helgerson, the Wild’s Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President, who expressed excitement about partnering with Prime Video, citing its innovation and accessibility. Charlie Neiman, Head of Sports Partnerships at Prime Video, noted the collaboration aligns with the company’s growing sports offerings and its aim to broaden the reach of local teams.
David Proper, the NHL’s Chief Media Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, highlighted the agreement’s role in giving clubs flexibility to meet fan demand as the market evolves, pointing to Amazon’s strong partnership with the league. This move reflects a broader trend where regional sports networks are moving to streaming platforms.
The Wild’s partnership with Prime Video is part of the NHL’s efforts to expand digital distribution. While the exact start date of the regular season was not included in the announcement, the streaming rights are set to take effect for the upcoming season. Further details about channel locations and subscription options are to be announced before the regular season opens.
For now, the announcement signals a step toward a streaming-centric future for regional hockey broadcasts in Minnesota.
