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Minnesota Timberwolves broadcasting changes

Overview

For the 2026-27 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced a partnership with KARE 11 and DAZN to simulcast 15 games for free over-the-air. This expansion includes coverage in the Minneapolis market as well as adjacent territories in Minnesota and Wisconsin through agreements with Gray Media. Specifically, the package will reach Rochester, Duluth, and Mankato via digital broadcast channels, and the La Crosse-Eau Claire, Wisconsin market via a CW Network affiliate. Select games in these regions may also air on Gray’s primary ABC, NBC, CBS, or Fox affiliates. Matt Caldwell, CEO of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, stated that expanding access is a “key priority” for the organization.

Despite these efforts to increase reach, fans have faced accessibility challenges due to a fragmented distribution model. Following the move to DAZN, which offers seasonal subscription tiers, reports indicated the team ranked 28th out of 30 NBA teams in broadcast accessibility. While streaming options exist, they do not provide access to all games, as certain matchups remain exclusive to national broadcasters such as ABC, ESPN, and NBC. Recent developments indicate the Timberwolves are introducing new options for fans to watch games outside of the DAZN streaming service.

Entities

Minnesota Timberwolves · DAZN · Minnesota Wild · NBA · LaMelo Ball

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Minnesota sports teams expand television viewing options

    Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves fans gain new broadcast options via DirecTV, Spectrum, and Fubo as teams transition toward standalone streaming models.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Minnesota Timberwolves broadcast accessibility issues for fans

    Minnesota Timberwolves fans face difficulties accessing local games due to fragmented broadcasting, with the team ranking near the bottom of the NBA for broadcast accessibility.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Minnesota Timberwolves expand free over-the-air game coverage

    The Minnesota Timberwolves, KARE 11, and DAZN will simulcast 15 games free over-the-air and via streaming during the 2026-27 season, with expanded coverage across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Sources

mix108.com · racketmn.com · rbr.com · rollingstone.com · sportsnaut.com · sportsvideo.org

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