Timberwolves open NBA season at Miami Heat: How to watch
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Timberwolves open the 2026-27 regular season Wednesday night at the Miami Heat, and the game will be broadcast on national television.
Here's what you need to know before tip-off.
Timberwolves at Heat: How to watch
What: Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat
When: 6:30 p.m. CT
Where: Kaseya Center, Miami
TV: ESPN
That’s right, Timberwolves’ fans, you shouldn’t need to scramble to find DAZN or other apps to watch Wednesday night’s season opener. It’s on ESPN, so anyone with cable, DirecTV or DISH network can watch Wednesday night’s game.
If you are a streamer, most services like YouTube TV, Fubo TV and Sling, among others, carry ESPN as a channel. You can also watch it if you have a subscription to ESPN’s streaming app.
The Heat feature star Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom they acquired in an offseason trade, as well as Bam Adebayo, Klay Thompson and former Timberwolves’ top pick Andrew Wiggins.
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Timberwolves’ 2026–27 storylines
Why you should care:
It’s been an offseason of roster changes for the Timberwolves, highlighted by the massive trade for LaMelo Ball that sent Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets. The Timberwolves also parted ways with Julius Randle in the offseason.
Acquiring Ball gives the Timberwolves a lead guard to pair with Anthony Edwards, and we’ve already seen the two forming chemistry during preseason games.
The Timberwolves also signed Jaden McDaniels, one of the most versatile players on the roster, to a one-year contract extension reportedly worth $40 million. McDaniels is now under contract through the 2029-30 season.
The Timberwolves home opener is set for Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors.
The Source: Minnesota Timberwolves press releases and previous FOX 9 reporting.