Bally Sports North shut down in 2026, leaving Minnesota fans without local Wild and Timberwolves coverage. PlayMaxTV fills the gap — Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, and Twins games all available with 25,000+ channels and no cable contract required.
The FanDuel Sports Networks (formerly Bally Sports) collapse in 2026 hit Minnesota harder than almost any other market. Bally Sports North carried the majority of Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves local broadcasts — and when the network shut down, tens of thousands of Twin Cities sports fans suddenly had no way to watch their local teams.
Cable providers scrambled to fill the gap, but local sports rights remained in flux well into the season. Meanwhile, streaming services like YouTube TV and Hulu Live never carried Bally Sports North to begin with — so cord-cutters were already out in the cold.
PlayMaxTV is the solution Minneapolis sports fans have been waiting for. It carries national sports networks covering every Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, and Twins broadcast — with no cable subscription, no long contracts, and plans starting at just $20/month.
Vikings games broadcast on CBS, Fox, ESPN, NBC, and NFL Network throughout the season. Fox carries the majority of NFC matchups — and with Minneapolis in NFC North territory, Fox is the Vikings' most common home on national TV. All five NFL broadcasters are included in every PlayMaxTV plan.
With Bally Sports North gone, Timberwolves fans depend entirely on national broadcasts — ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. PlayMaxTV carries all three. During the playoffs, games shift heavily to ESPN and TNT, ensuring full coverage right through to the NBA Finals on ABC.
The Wild's local rights situation is in flux post-Bally, but national games on ESPN and TNT continue uninterrupted. NHL Network picks up additional Wild broadcasts. PlayMaxTV covers all national Wild games across every platform.
Twins national broadcasts appear on ESPN, Fox, TBS, and MLB Network throughout the 162-game season. PlayMaxTV includes all four, giving Twins fans full coverage from Opening Day through the postseason.
| Service | Monthly Cost | Local RSN | All Sports Nets | 4K | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayMaxTV | From $20 | N/A (RSN gone) | ✅ All nationals | ✅ Yes | ❌ None |
| Xfinity / Spectrum | $85–$115+ | ⚠️ In flux | ✅ Most | ⚠️ Some | ✅ 1–2 year |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | ❌ Never carried | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ None |
| Hulu Live TV | $82.99 | ❌ Never carried | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ No | ❌ None |
| DirecTV Stream | $84.99+ | ⚠️ In flux | ✅ Most | ⚠️ Some | ✅ 2 year |
PlayMaxTV carries all national sports networks that broadcast Minnesota sports — ESPN, TNT, Fox, CBS, NBA TV, NHL Network, and MLB Network. While local RSN coverage is impacted by the Bally shutdown, all national games remain fully accessible.
Yes. All five NFL national broadcasters (CBS, Fox, ESPN, NBC, NFL Network) are included — covering every Vikings regular season and playoff game.
Yes. PlayMaxTV works over any broadband connection — Xfinity, CenturyLink, Consolidated, or any other ISP in the Twin Cities area.
Yes — 24-hour free trial with full access to all channels. No credit card required.
Yes. PlayMaxTV includes Big Ten Network, ESPN, and ESPN2 — covering Minnesota Gophers football, basketball, and other college sports.
Bally Sports North is gone but your sports aren't. PlayMaxTV delivers Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, and Twins coverage plus 25,000+ other channels — starting at $20/month.
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