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St. Cloud State University Athletics Partners with FOX9+ to Broadcast Women's Hockey Games

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Saint Paul will be welcoming the Minnesota women's hockey team to the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on Saturday, October 11, where they will face off against St. Cloud State in a game broadcasted live on FOX9+. The game is part of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's (WCHA) partnership with FOX9+, which will feature a minimum of 11 games throughout the 2025-26 season. The broadcast will be available in nearly two million homes through various streaming platforms and local cable channels.

Key Takeaways:

  • The St. Cloud State Women's Hockey game against Minnesota on October 11 will be broadcast live on FOX9+, marking the first of 11 games featuring the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) on the platform during the 2025-26 season.
  • The WCHA has partnered with FOX9+ to provide fans with free access to women's college hockey games, with no subscriptions or fees required to watch.
  • FOX9+ is available on Comcast channel 10/807, DirecTV channel 29, DISH channel 29, Spectrum channel 10, Mediacom channel 10/803, and Over-The-Air channel 9.2.
  • Fans can also stream FOX9+ games on Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, FuboTV, and YouTube TV.
  • All WCHA home games can be streamed on The Big Ten Network streaming platform B1G+, with options for annual ($89.99) and monthly ($12.99) subscriptions.
  • The partnership aims to increase exposure for women's sports, particularly in the lead-up to the 2026 Olympics, where many WCHA players are vying for National Team roster spots.
  • The Huskies open the 2025-26 season on September 19 and 20 at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center against Lindenwood.

Statistics:

  • 11 games featuring the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) on FOX9+ during the 2025-26 season.
  • 8 regular season matchups between WCHA teams on FOX9+.
  • 3 games at the 2026 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff to be broadcast on FOX9+.
  • 2 million homes with access to FOX9+ broadcasts through various streaming platforms and local cable channels.
  • B1G+ subscription options: $89.99 annual and $12.99 monthly.

Sources:

  • Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA)
  • St. Cloud State University Athletics
  • FOX9+
  • The Big Ten Network (B1G+)
  • SCSUHuskies.com

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