If you live in Minnesota and cheer for the Timberwolves, you may not find the team's games where you expect this season. DAZN will stream 65 regular-season games, and 49 of them will be exclusive to DAZN. Fifteen games will be free. Some games will also air on national TV. Here's what the deal covers, what is still unclear, and where to check before tip-off.
The Timberwolves and DAZN announced a local media rights partnership on July 30, 2026. Under the agreement, DAZN becomes the team's exclusive home for basketball, although some games will also air on national TV. The deal creates a team-branded subscription service. Fifteen games will be free to watch this season. The local territory covers Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, with partial coverage in Kansas and Wisconsin. DAZN provides the telecasts, using its own production and announcing teams, according to reports.
Fans who rely on over-the-air TV can still watch part of the schedule. Fifteen games will air free over the air in Minnesota and Wisconsin, starting October 28 against Golden State. Gray Media, TEGNA and DAZN are running the simulcasts, with KARE 11 leading in the Twin Cities. Before the next game, check DAZN's schedule and confirm that your device can stream the service. Anyone weighing a change to a TV package should first list the games they want to see. For background on how local games moved to streaming, see how regional sports networks changed local TV.
The July announcement did not say how long the partnership will last.
DAZN also has local streaming deals with the Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Pacers and Spurs. On October 26, DirecTV and DAZN announced a multiyear agreement that brings local games for those five teams, including the Timberwolves, to DirecTV. Read more about DirecTV's carriage of local NBA games.
What channel are the Timberwolves on? DirecTV customers with the Choice package or higher can watch Timberwolves games on Channel 668. DirecTV says its customers will also be able to sign in to DAZN at no added cost in the coming weeks. Check DAZN's website or the team's site for the current schedule and sign-up steps.
DAZN is the Timberwolves' exclusive home for basketball, with some games also on national TV. Fifteen games are free. DAZN's pricing page lists a standard monthly Flex Pass at $19.99 and a standard annual pass at $119.99. Check DAZN or the Timberwolves' website before the next game.
