NBA · Game guide
Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · in 8 daysMiami Heathome
Nationally
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · NBA press release attachment "2026-27 NBA National TV Schedule" (as of Aug 13, 2026)
Miami area · Heat local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Miami HEAT schedule release (heat.com), Aug 13, 2026
Minnesota area · Timberwolves local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Minnesota Timberwolves announcement, Oct 2 2026
Streaming without cable: ESPN games stream live on ESPN Unlimited (the ESPN app's full plan; ESPN Select does not include the TV channels) source ↗.
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on NBA League Pass. NBA League Pass ↗
Timberwolves vs Heat: quick answers
What time is the Timberwolves vs Heat game?
- Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat starts on Wed, Oct 21 at 7:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM CT · 5:30 PM MT · 4:30 PM PT.
What channel is Timberwolves vs Heat on?
- The game is on ESPN nationally, and WPLG Local 10 in the Miami area and KARE 11 in the Minnesota area.
How can I stream Timberwolves vs Heat?
- ESPN Unlimited streams the national telecast; in the Miami area it streams on LOCAL 10 Plus Platinum app; in the Minnesota area it streams on DAZN.
Is Timberwolves vs Heat on national TV?
- Yes.It is on ESPN across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
ESPN
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 206 | source |
| DISH | Ch. 140 | source |
| Verizon Fios | Ch. 570 HD · 70 SD | source |
| AT&T U-verse | Ch. 1602 HD · 602 SD | source |
WPLG Local 10
Also carried by DirecTV, Xfinity, Breezeline (channel number depends on your area). Not on DISH, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo. Provider details →
KARE 11
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 11 | source |
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026), DISH (July 2026), Verizon Fios (August 2025), AT&T U-verse (January 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Timberwolves–Heat games this season
3:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM PT · at Minnesota
Local: DAZN, KARE 11 and WPLG Local 10