Minnesota Wild Announces Exclusive Streaming Partnership with Prime Video for Local Games
Minnesota Wild fans will now have the opportunity to stream the team's games in-market on Prime Video this season. The NHL's Minnesota Wild has entered into a multi-year local streaming agreement with Prime Video, making it the exclusive streaming distributor for all of the team's non-nationally televised regular season and First Round Stanley Cup Playoff games. Fans within the Minnesota Wild local broadcast territory can access Wild games on Prime Video by purchasing a monthly or annual subscription, with more details on subscriptions to be announced before the start of the regular season.
The team will also launch Wild+, a team-owned multimedia network, this season, allowing fans to watch Wild games through various distribution platforms, including Prime Video, cable, satellite, and over-the-air television. Wild+ will produce every regular season game not selected for exclusive national distribution by the NHL's broadcast partners. Fans outside the local broadcast territory can watch Wild games through NHL Center Ice and NHL Power Play on the ESPN App.
Prime Video's Head of Sports Partnerships, Charlie Neiman, expressed excitement about expanding the relationship with the NHL and providing fans with more ways to connect with their favorite teams. The NHL's Chief Media Officer, David Proper, highlighted the partnership with Amazon and the opportunities it creates for Clubs to reach fans and deliver a premium regional viewing experience.
Wild+ telecasts will feature Anthony LaPanta as play-by-play announcer, Ryan Carter as lead analyst, Kevin Gorg as rink-side reporter, and Katie Storm and Wes Walz as hosts of the Wild pre- and postgame shows. Alex Stalock and Lou Nanne will also serve as analysts for select games. In-market fans in the U.S. can watch Wild games on Prime Video across various compatible devices, streaming from the web or using the Prime Video app on smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles, and connected TVs.
For more information on Wild+ and to stay updated on the latest details, fans can visit watch.wild.com. The partnership with Prime Video offers fans an accessible and innovative way to enjoy Minnesota Wild hockey games, ensuring a seamless viewing experience for the upcoming season.