Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild, Dec. 26, 2026
Winnipeg Jets4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 ptsThe Winnipeg Jets visit the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MINNHL. The Jets arrive at 4-4-3 and the Wild at 8-3-2. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Jets lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | MINNHL | Scheduled |
Jets vs Wild Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Wild play at Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota.
| Matchup | Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MINNHL |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota |
| Home team | Minnesota Wild (Minnesota, United States) |
| Away team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Jets vs Wild Start?
The Jets vs Wild start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | Minnesota, Winnipeg |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Jets vs Wild
Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild is on MINNHL, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Minnesota and Winnipeg markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Jets vs Wild in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Jets and the Wild meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Jets lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | Minnesota WildMIN2Winnipeg JetsWPG5 2-2, 0-1, 0-2 | MINNHL | Final | |
| Sat, Dec 12 | Winnipeg JetsWPGMinnesota WildMIN | MINNHL | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Dec 26 | MINNHL | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Jan 19 | Minnesota WildMINWinnipeg JetsWPG | MINNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Jets and Wild
The Jets are 4-4-3, 7th in the Central Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-4-2. The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central with 18 points and 6-3-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 2-3-1 | 2-1-2 | 27 | 31 | L1 | 4-4-2 | LOTLLOT | |
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW |
Next Game for the Jets and the Wild
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets next play vs San Jose Sharks on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 |  San Jose SharksSJSWinnipeg JetsWPG | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play vs Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET on MINNHL, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKMinnesota WildMIN | MINNHL, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Jets vs Wild
What time is Jets vs Wild on Dec. 26?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Jets vs Wild on?
The game is on MINNHL. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Jets vs Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Wild. The Winnipeg Jets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Jets or the Wild?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Jets.
How many times do the Jets and Wild play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Jets lead the season series 1-0.
Does Jets vs Wild count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Jets vs Wild end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Jets vs Wild on national TV?
No. MINNHL is a regional broadcast, shown in the Minnesota and Winnipeg markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)