The Iowa Wild and the American Hockey League unveiled the 2026‑27 regular‑season schedule on July 9, 2026, confirming a 72‑game slate that kicks off on Oct. 2 at the H‑E‑B Center in Cedar Park, Texas, where the team will face the Texas Stars.
Fans in Des Moines will get their first look at the club on Oct. 9, when the Wild host the Rockford IceHogs at 7 p.m., marking the start of a home opener that promises a lively atmosphere.
The longest home stretch of the season runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 5, featuring six consecutive games on the team's own ice, while the longest road trips span three separate windows: Nov. 20‑29, Jan. 19‑24 and Feb. 16‑21.
Overall, the schedule balances weekend and weekday commitments, with 25 weekend contests — 12 on Fridays, 10 on Saturdays and three on Sundays — and 11 games scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
December brings eight home games, the most of any month, while October and January each host six home games; November, February, March and April each contain four home matchups.
January stands out as the busiest month, with 13 games on the calendar, followed by February with 12 appearances and a similar distribution across the remaining months, culminating in nine games in March and five in April.
The Wild will meet the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for the first time in franchise history, with home games on Dec. 18 and 19 and road games on Feb. 20 and 21, adding a new Eastern Conference rival to the mix.
Another Eastern Conference opponent, the Charlotte Checkers, will be faced for a third straight season, with home games on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 and road games on Feb. 16 and 17.
The team will also play each member of the Pacific Division — Henderson Silver Knights, San Diego Gulls and Tucson Roadrunners — twice at home and twice on the road, ensuring balanced travel across the western conference.
Within the Central Division, the Wild will square off against Grand Rapids and Rockford ten times apiece, while facing Chicago, Manitoba, Milwaukee and Texas eight times each, shaping a 52‑game intra‑division slate.
All games will be streamed live on AHLTV via FloHockey, where Wild 365 VIP members receive complimentary subscriptions for every road contest as part of their season‑ticket package, and detailed subscription options are available at AHLTV.com.
Broadcast and Ticket Details
The partnership with FloHockey ensures that every AHL game is accessible to fans through the streaming platform, with the added benefit that VIP season‑ticket holders enjoy free access to all road‑game broadcasts.
Details on ticket packages, broadcast access and promotional offers can be found on the official AHL website, where supporters can also explore merchandise and community events tied to the upcoming season.