Minnesota Timberwolves fans are getting a new place to watch their team, and it comes with a notable perk: 15 games free in 2026-27.
The team announced Thursday that it has reached a local media rights deal with DAZN, making the platform the exclusive home for Timberwolves basketball in the club’s local broadcast area this year. The service is set to launch later this summer and will cover fans in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, with partial coverage in Kansas and Wisconsin.
The package goes beyond live games. DAZN will also carry pregame and postgame shows, highlights, behind-the-scenes content and original programming, giving fans a broader window into the team than a standard game broadcast.
According to the announcement, the NBA will handle production for all local game broadcasts, including pregame and postgame coverage. There is still no update on whether Jim Petersen or Michael Grady will be back on the call.
Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Matthew Caldwell framed the move as a fan-first play.
"Our commitment to the best possible fan experience is what drives everything we do," said Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Matthew Caldwell in a statement. "With DAZN, we’re delivering on that promise, bringing Timberwolves basketball directly to fans through a modern streaming experience that expands reach with 15 free games and meets fans wherever they are."
The pricing for the service has not been announced yet.
The shift arrives after a stretch in which fans have had to jump between streaming options to follow the team. FanDuel Sports Network has been the official provider for the past two years, after Bally Sports North held that role before it.
That backdrop matters, especially with Main Street Sports Group, which owns FanDuel networks, in danger of dissolving after missing payments to regional sports providers last year.
The Timberwolves are not the only Minnesota team moving toward a new media setup. The Minnesota Wild announced last week that it would be launching its own multimedia network to broadcast games from.
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