Sports fans in Minnesota need FanDuel Sports North (previously Bally Sports North) if they want to watch most games of the Twins, Timberwolves, or Wild. Below, I explain everything you might want to know but it’s mostly a matter of signing up with one of the two streaming service that offer it.
In a hurry? You have two great choices to stream FanDuel Sports North:
- Fubo: Get FanDuel Sports North with 150+ channels for $91.98/month after a free trial.
- DIRECTV STREAM: Get 125+ top channels along with FanDuel Sports North for $108.99/month after a 5-day free trial.
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How to Stream FanDuel Sports North
There are two options to stream FanDuel Sports Network North — and one more if you just want access to the games.
Streaming FanDuel Sports Network Directly
Note: the FanDuel Sports Network streaming service has secured rights for the games of all covered NBA and NHL teams. But it has not secured rights to most MLB team games. Make sure that your teams will be available before signing up.
You can get this channel with the direct-to-consumer streaming service, FanDuel Sports Network. With it, you can get the channel for $19.99/month or $189.99/year. If you qualify for a second channel (some areas of Wisconsin), you can get the two for $25.99/month (there is no yearly discount).
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Streaming Extras
Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and FanDuel support most streaming devices including Android TV smart TVs, devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku. And Fubo and FanDuel support the Xbox One.
DIRECTV STREAM allows you to stream on unlimited simultaneous devices. Fubo allows up to 10 but FanDuel is limited to just 2.
Both Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM provide unlimited DVR storage. FanDuel does not offer a DVR.
Alternatives to FanDuel Sports North
Other streaming services provide access to all or nearly all national television outlets that will be showing those games. The main channels are Fox, FS1, TBS, TNT, and ESPN. The main providers include Hulu + Live TV ($76.99/month) and Sling TV ($40.00/month). Also, note that Minnesota Golden Gophers games are often shown on the Big Ten Network.
Out-of-Market Options
Fans who are not blacked out can subscribe to out-of-market broadcasts of their favorite Minnesota-based teams through these services
- MLB.TV ($24.99/month)
- NBA League Pass ($14.99/month)
- ESPN+ ($10.99/month)
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FanDuel Sports North Availability
FanDuel Sports North’s broadcast area is centered around the Twin Cities, radiating out from there. It covers:
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin (parts).
It is also available in the very northern part of Iowa; in the Hawkeye State, it is available in Mason City but not in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Ames, or Des Moines.
What Is FanDuel Sports North?
FanDuel Sports North is one of the numerous FanDuel Sports Network channels that are spread across the country. Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) such as these provide focused coverage of local teams.
FanDuel Sports North covers most games played by the Minnesota Twins (MLB), Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA), and Minnesota Wild (NHL). It also carries about a third of the contests played by the Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) and a selection of college sports events, including several Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey games.
FanDuel Sports North Programming
For all live game broadcasts, FanDuel Sports North offers pre-game and post-game shows. For example, Twins Live Pre-game and Twins Live Post-game run the half-hour before and after Twins games. They provide news and analysis.
FanDuel Sports North offers other sports. This changes a lot, however. For example, it broadcast most Iowa Wild games in 2021-22 season but isn’t broadcasting any in 2022-23. You will also see NCAA sports on the channel but this is hit and miss.
Finally, FanDuel Sports North airs shows. For example, they offer The Rally, FanDuel Sports’ daily news and discussion show. Live on the Line is a daily sports gambling show. There are a limited number of FanDuel Sports North-specific shows like Inside the Twins. And there are lots of general sporting and outdoors shows that the channel licenses.
Our Choice
For fans in and around Minnesota, there is no choice: you need FanDuel Sports North. I think the best option to get it is with Fubo since it is the cheapest with a ton of other channels — especially sports. Plus you can combine it with MLB.TV and get access to every game.
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FAQs
Can I subscribe directly to FanDuel Sports North?
As of September 26th, 2022, you can subscribe to FanDuel Sports North directly for $19.99/mo — assuming you are in its broadcast area. Those in most parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas will also get FanDuel Sports Wisconsin (but note blackout limitations above. If you also want other live TV channels, you are probably better getting FanDuel Sports North through Fubo ($91.98/month) or DIRECTV STREAM ($108.99/month).
Does Fubo come with FanDuel Sports North?
Starting February 2023, FanDuel Sports North is available through Fubo — as are most of the other FanDuel Sports Network channels (a couple of stragglers will come in March). Fubo offered the channel (then called Fox Sports North) until the middle of 2020. It was only after almost 3 years that the two companies agreed on carriage fees.
Does Hulu + Live TV offer FanDuel Sports North?
Hulu + Live TV does not offer many RSNs outside the stand NBC Sports channels. It does, however, offer a great lineup of 85+ live channels including most of what you would expect from a great cable plan. Additionally, it comes with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $76.99/month.
Can I get FanDuel Sports North with YouTube TV?
You cannot get any FanDuel Sports channels through YouTube TV. It offers a great selection of local and national channels but when it comes to RSNs, it includes only what you get from Hulu + Live TV. But you will find more than enough sports to watch with its plan.
What happened to Fox Sports North?
On March 31, 2021, all of the country’s Fox Sports affiliates became FanDuel Sports ones. This occurred just prior to Major League Baseball’s opening day. On April 1, FanDuel Sports North broadcast its first game under its new name: the Twins season-opening contest in Wisconsin versus the Brewers.
Does FanDuel Sports show Minnesota United FC games?
FanDuel Sports North used to be the local TV home for the Minnesota United FC. But in 2023, Major League Soccer took control of its broadcasting and ended its contracts with all the local stations. Instead, the league offers MLS Season Pass. It is a bit pricy at $14.99/mo or $99.99 for the year. But there are no blackouts and that makes it a great option for MLS fans.
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My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.
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So sorry to hear about your parent’s injury – hope they recover soon! If the Twins are blacked out in your area, one option could be to use MLB.TV on phone or tablet. Another possibility might be checking with the hospital to see if they can access a channel that broadcasts the games.