NHL · Game guide
Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Friday, January 1, 2027 · in 80 daysPittsburgh area · Penguins local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · SportsNet Pittsburgh press release (Sept. 24, 2026): 2026-27 Penguins Coverage to Feature 67 Games
Minnesota area · Wild local
Regional simulcasts (5)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Minnesota Wild press release (NHL.com/wild), Oct. 1, 2026
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Wild vs Penguins: quick answers
What time is the Wild vs Penguins game?
- Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins starts on Fri, Jan 1 at 6:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM CT · 4:00 PM MT · 3:00 PM PT.
What channel is Wild vs Penguins on?
- The game is on SportsNet Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh area and Wild+, KSTP 5 / KSTC 45TV and KSTC 45TV in the Minnesota area.
How can I stream Wild vs Penguins?
- In the Pittsburgh area it streams on SNP 360 and Fubo; in the Minnesota area it streams on Wild+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Wild vs Penguins on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
SportsNet Pittsburgh
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVSNP territory (SNP+ on 659-1) | Ch. 659 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, DirecTV Stream. Not on DISH. Provider details →
Wild+
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SpectrumWild local broadcast territory (MN, WI, Upper MI ZIPs listed) | Ch. HD 320, 323/1323, 327 or 429 by ZIP; IP 350 | source |
Also carried by Fubo. Not on Xfinity. Provider details →
KSTP 5 / KSTC 45TV
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5 | source |
KSTC 45TV
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 45 | source |
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
More Wild–Penguins games this season
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Minnesota
Local: Wild+, KSTP 5 / KSTC 45TV and KSTC 45TV