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You can watch Minnesota Timberwolves games through a mix of national broadcasters, regional sports channels, and streaming services, depending on where you live and whether the game is national or local.

Main streaming options (U.S.)

For most fans without cable, several live TV streaming platforms carry the key NBA channels that show Timberwolves games.

  • YouTube TV: Includes ABC, ESPN, NBC, and NBA TV, which cover many national Timberwolves games.
  • Hulu + Live TV: Carries ABC, ESPN, and NBC, and also includes on‑demand Hulu content.
  • Sling TV (Orange + Blue): Offers ABC, ESPN, and NBC when you combine both packages, useful for many nationally televised NBA games.
  • Fubo: Includes ABC, NBC, ESPN, and NBA TV; good if you also watch a lot of other sports.
  • DIRECTV Stream: Higher‑priced, but includes ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBA TV, and regional sports channels in select markets.

These services generally let you watch on smart TVs, streaming sticks, phones, and tablets, and they often offer free trial periods for new users.

National game platforms

The NBA’s newer media deals mean Timberwolves games can be split across multiple national outlets.

  • ABC / ESPN: High‑profile national games, some weekend matchups, and playoff coverage.
  • NBC / Peacock: “Coast‑2‑Coast” Tuesday games and Monday or Sunday night games, including Nuggets vs. Timberwolves on certain Mondays.
  • Amazon Prime Video: Select Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoon games plus in‑season tournament (NBA Cup) knockout games.
  • NBA TV: Occasional Wolves games as part of national doubleheaders.

When the Wolves are part of these national windows, you can often watch them with any service that carries the relevant channel (for example, Peacock for NBC/Peacock Monday nights).

Out‑of‑market and international

If you live outside the Timberwolves’ home TV region or outside the U.S., the most straightforward option is NBA League Pass.

  • NBA League Pass: Streams out‑of‑market games, including Timberwolves, on many devices.
  • VPN + League Pass: Some international fans use a VPN if they run into regional blackouts, though you should review local terms and laws before doing so.

League Pass is especially useful if you primarily care about one team and don’t need a full cable replacement.

Local and “every game” viewing

Fans in Minnesota or the upper Midwest typically rely on a combination of a regional sports network and national channels, and there isn’t always a single perfect solution.

  • Regional channel (e.g., FanDuel Sports Network or its successor in your area) usually carries most regular‑season Wolves games in the local market.
  • A few games shift to ESPN, TNT, or other national partners, so you may need at least one streaming bundle that includes those.
  • Some Monday and Tuesday games are exclusive to Peacock and NBC’s national windows, which may require a separate Peacock subscription.

As one Wolves fan summarized in a forum, there currently “isn’t a single solution for watching all games,” and you may need a regional channel plus one or two streaming services for national games.

Quick checklist: “Timberwolves where to watch”

If your goal is to catch “almost everything” with minimal hassle:

  1. Pick one main live TV service that has ABC, ESPN, NBC, and NBA TV (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or DIRECTV Stream).
  1. Add your local regional sports network feed (often via DIRECTV Stream or whichever service currently carries the Wolves’ regional broadcasts in your ZIP code).
  1. Add NBA League Pass only if you are out‑of‑market or want a more team‑focused experience.
  1. Consider a Peacock subscription if you want the NBC/Peacock Monday and other exclusive national windows that include some Wolves games.

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