For Immediate Release – October 7, 2025
WILD AND FANDUEL SPORTS NETWORK ANNOUNCE BROADCAST TEAM AND LOCAL TV SCHEDULE FOR 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Network expands broadcast team and offers multiple viewing options as regular season opens Thursday, October 9
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Wild and FanDuel Sports Network announced today the 2025-26 televisions schedule, broadcast team lineup, and expanded viewing options for fans throughout the season.
FanDuel Sports Network, the local home for Wild hockey, is set to televise and stream 67 games during the 2025-26 regular season as well as live pre- and postgame shows.
The Wild open their regular season on the road on Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. CT against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. FanDuel Sports Network’s coverage that night will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Wild Live pregame show.
The Wild will celebrate their home opener at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, October 11 with a 7 p.m. CT matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The network will cover the team’s Opening Night festivities with a special hour-long Wild Live pregame show.
Click HERE for the Wild’s full schedule.
Wild Live pregame show will air 30 minutes prior to every regular season game providing commentary, features, and in-depth pregame coverage. Immediately following the final horn of each game, the postgame edition of Wild Live will feature highlights, player interviews and analysis.
Starting Oct. 27, the all-new “FanDuel Sports Network Live Countdown” will air weekdays one hour prior to the start of Wild Live. Hosted by Stan Verrett, the show will tap into the network’s regional talent lineup to give fans an inside look at each nightly matchup, combining on-site reporting and analysis, look-ins to warmups, breaking news and more.
Broadcast Team
Anthony LaPanta returns as the play-by-play announcer for the Wild on FanDuel Sports Network. Ryan Carter is back as lead analyst with Alex Stalock and Lou Nanne contributing as analyst for select games. Kevin Gorg, Katie Storm and Audra Martin will share reporting duties throughout the season. Storm and Martin will also host Wild Live alongside analysts Gorg and Wes Walz.
As a new contributor to FanDuel Sports Network this season, Mike Kelly, the director of analytics and insights for Sportlogiq, will give fans an even deeper understanding of what’s happening on the ice.
“The Minnesota Wild are gearing up for a thrilling season, and we're ready to capture every exciting moment,” said Jay Rothman, FanDuel Sports Network’s Vice President of Production overseeing live NHL coverage. “With a dynamic lineup of expert voices, paired with state-of-the-art production technology, our mission is to bring the energy of the arena into fans’ homes with a front-row experience of Wild hockey.”
How to watch the Wild on FanDuel Sports Network
Wild fans across the regional broadcast territory will have a variety of ways to catch the action this season on FanDuel Sports Network.
“Whether through the direct streaming subscription, Prime Video, or a traditional TV provider, viewers can enjoy every game without local blackouts, ensuring seamless, season-long access to the Wild,” said Randy Stephens, Executive Vice President of Team Partnerships, FanDuel Sports Network.
- Streaming Subscription: Local fans can purchase a streaming subscription via the FanDuel Sports Network app or by visiting FanDuelSportsNetwork.com. Fans can purchase a season pass, monthly, or annual streaming package. Individual games are also available for purchase once live coverage begins. The FanDuel Sports Network app is available for download on many devices and on several living-room/connected-device platforms. Click HERE for a full list of supported devices.
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Prime Video: Local Prime Video customers can sign up to stream FanDuel Sports Network as an add-on subscription. Visit Amazon.com/channels and search for FanDuel Sports Network to subscribe.
- Cable/Satellite/Streaming Provider: FanDuel Sports Network is widely available on cable, satellite, and streaming providers, including DIRECTV, fubo, Mediacom, MidCo, Spectrum, Xfinity, etc. Visit GetMyHomeTeams.com for options in your zip code. If you receive FanDuel Sports Network through your provider, you can stream games on the FanDuel Sports Network app or at FanDuelSportsNetwork.com at no extra cost by signing in with your provider credentials.
Click HERE for more information on how to watch the Wild all season long.