How to Watch Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning
Benchmark International Arena · Tampa, FL · Thursday, October 8, 2026. Here's puck drop, the TV channel and the live stream.
▶ Watch on Altitude- GameMinnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning
- AwayMinnesota Wild
- HomeTampa Bay Lightning
- DateThursday, October 8, 2026
- Puck drop7:00 PM ET (your local time on the live schedule)
- ArenaBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- Watch onAltitude ↗Subscription
How to watch Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning
Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning — Minnesota Wild visiting Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL — is set for Thursday, October 8, 2026, with puck drop around 7:00 PM ET. The game airs on Altitude Sports and streams on Altitude+ (in-market). This is a regional broadcast carried on the teams' local networks, so it's usually blacked out outside their home markets — out-of-market fans can typically stream it on ESPN+ (US) or a Sportsnet subscription (Canada).
On TV: Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning airs on Altitude Sports on cable/satellite from about 7:00 PM ET. Regional broadcast — usually blacked out outside the teams’ home markets.
Streaming: watch live on Altitude+ (in-market).
Feeds: Tampa Bay Lightning feed — The Spot · Minnesota Wild feed — MINNHL / Wild+. Home and away broadcasts are each carried on the teams' own regional networks and are usually blacked out outside their markets.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning start?
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at HockeyOnTV.com converts them to your local zone.
What channel is Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning on?
Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning is a Sunday Altitude regional broadcast. This is a regional broadcast carried on the teams' local networks, so it's usually blacked out outside their home markets — out-of-market fans can typically stream it on ESPN+ (US) or a Sportsnet subscription (Canada). Where it airs, it's on Altitude.
How can I stream Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning live?
Stream it on Altitude+ (in-market).
Where is Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL.
Is Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning on in my area?
This is a regional broadcast carried on the teams' local networks, so it's usually blacked out outside their home markets — out-of-market fans can typically stream it on ESPN+ (US) or a Sportsnet subscription (Canada).
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