Timberwolves launch new streaming service, will offer 15 free games in 2026-27
Minnesota Timberwolves unveil new look ahead of 2026-27 season
The Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday unveiled new-look uniforms, a new logo and court in front of fans and media at Target Center ahead of the 2026-27 season. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks was there.
(FOX 9) - Minnesota Timberwolves fans will have a new way to watch games this season, with the team announcing a direct-to-fan streaming partnership with DAZN that will offer 15 games for free in 2026-27.
Timberwolves games to stream on DAZN
What we know:
The Timberwolves and DAZN have signed a local media rights deal making DAZN the exclusive home for Timberwolves basketball in the team’s local broadcast area this year, according to an announcement made on Thursday.
The new service plans to launch later this summer, providing full access to fans in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, and partial coverage in Kansas and Wisconsin. The service will feature live games, pregame and postgame shows, highlights, behind-the-scenes content and original programming.
Dig deeper:
The announcement says that the NBA will handle production for all local game broadcasts, including pregame and postgame coverage. However, there's no word yet on whether fan favorites Jim Petersen or Michael Grady will continue calling games.
Details on the cost for the platform will also be announced at a later date.
What they're saying:
"Our commitment to the best possible fan experience is what drives everything we do," said Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Matthew Caldwell in a statement. "With DAZN, we’re delivering on that promise, bringing Timberwolves basketball directly to fans through a modern streaming experience that expands reach with 15 free games and meets fans wherever they are."
Big picture view:
Recent seasons have left fans navigating a carousel of streaming options in order to follow the team, with FanDuel Sports Network being the official provider the last two years, and Bally Sports North prior to that.
However, Main Street Sports Group, which owns FanDuel networks, is in danger of dissolving after missing payments to regional sports providers last year.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild announced last week that it would be launching its own multimedia network to broadcast games from.
The Source: Information provided by the Minnesota Timberwolves and previous FOX 9 reporting.