DIRECTV Reaches Multi-Year NHL Distribution Agreement for Minnesota Wild Games
DIRECTV has reached a multi-year distribution agreement with the NHL, making Minnesota Wild games and the Wild+ network available to its subscribers in Minnesota and for local bars and restaurants.
Duluth Superior, MN, October 25, 2026 —
DIRECTV has reached a multi-year distribution agreement with the National Hockey League that will make Minnesota Wild games and the Wild+ network available to DIRECTV subscribers in Minnesota, as well as to local bars and restaurants.
The agreement covers distribution of both Wild games and Wild+, according to the information provided. Its term is described as multi-year, but the specific length of the agreement was not disclosed. The announcement also does not specify when access begins, which DIRECTV packages or services include the programming, or whether subscribers need to take any additional steps to receive it.
The distribution arrangement includes local bars and restaurants in Minnesota. Details about how those businesses can access the games and network, including any commercial service terms, were not provided. The announcement does not identify whether the agreement applies beyond Minnesota or describe the availability of the programming in other markets.
The information provided does not state financial terms, the number of games included, or whether all Minnesota Wild games will be carried. It also does not specify whether Wild+ will be available through a particular channel, streaming service or other platform. Those details were not disclosed.
The deal establishes a distribution relationship between DIRECTV and the NHL for the named team programming and territory. Further specifics about its scope and implementation were not included in the announcement summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Jess Myers / St. Paul Pioneer Press on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
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