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How to Watch the Minnesota Timberwolves

National-coverage estimate: $945/season ($105/mo)

NBA local channel pricing is not in this estimate yet

Local channel pricing returns when the NBA season starts on Oct 20, 2026 — until then, this plan covers national NBA coverage only.

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Start here to watch the Minnesota Timberwolves

YouTube TV + Prime Video + Peacock Premium

For now, start with YouTube TV, Prime Video, and Peacock Premium for Minnesota Timberwolves fans in Minneapolis. Budget about $945/season ($105/month) for confirmed national coverage; local channel pricing will be added at season start.

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Season

$945

Monthly

$105

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Generated Oct 5, 2026; updated hourly.

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Percentile

44%

more expensive than 44% of teams

NBA Rank

#19/30

most expensive

NBA Avg

$106/mo

$1 below avg

NBA streaming range

Cheapest: Washington Wizards $105/mo
Most expensive: New York Knicks $128/mo

Other ways to do this

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Alternative stacks

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV + Prime Video + Peacock Premium

Complete coverage in the model, but about $63/season more than the recommendation.

Monthly

$112

Season

$1,008

Sling Orange + Blue

Sling Orange + Blue + Prime Video + Peacock Premium

Complete coverage in the model, but about $90/season more than the recommendation.

Monthly

$115

Season

$1,035

YouTube TV Sports Plan

YouTube TV Sports Plan + Prime Video + Peacock Premium

Complete coverage in the model, but about $126/season more than the recommendation.

Monthly

$119

Season

$1,071

Recommended stack details

Base package

YouTube TV

Covers the national windows that still matter for Minnesota Timberwolves fans in Minneapolis.

Estimated cost

$82.99/mo

Add-on

Prime Video

NBA on Prime Video (exclusive games)

Estimated cost

$8.99/mo

Add-on

Peacock Premium

Peacock-exclusive NBA games

Estimated cost

$12.99/mo

What this page assumes you can skip

Apple TV, Netflix Standard with ads, Fandango Stream, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a few other non-essential extras.

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Tonight, asked & answered

The questions fans ask right now

What channel is the Minnesota Timberwolves game on tonight?
Tonight's Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks game starts at 8:00 PM EDT on WCGV.
What time is the Minnesota Timberwolves game tonight?
Tonight's Minnesota Timberwolves game starts at 8:00 PM EDT.
Is tonight's Minnesota Timberwolves game free to watch?
No. Tonight's Minnesota Timberwolves game airs on WCGV, which requires a subscription.

How we checked the math

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  • This guide uses MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL as a stable home-market baseline. Customize by ZIP for another local TV market.
  • Local channel pricing returns when the NBA season starts on Oct 20, 2026 — until then, this plan covers national NBA coverage only.
  • NBA coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
  • Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.