Week 1 · Sunday, October 25, 2026
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM UTC) at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Game information
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 11:00 PM UTC
- Arena
- Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- TV broadcast
- NBA TV
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 1
- Official game ID
- 0022600115 (20261025/TORMIN)
- Records
- TOR 0-0 · MIN 0-0
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves preview
The Toronto Raptors (0-0) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) at Target Center in Minneapolis on Sunday, October 25, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 1 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Toronto Raptors out of the Eastern against Minnesota Timberwolves of the Western — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Minnesota Timberwolves have 0 titles and Toronto Raptors have 1.
The game is carried on NBA TV, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Minnesota Timberwolves host at Target Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- TOR on the road: Toronto Raptors's first test away from home in Week 1.
- Broadcast: NBA TV — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Minnesota Timberwolves
Team comparison
| TOR | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Eastern | Western |
| Division | Atlantic | Northwest |
| Arena | Scotiabank Arena | Target Center |
| Championships | 1 | 0 |
| Founded | 1995 | 1989 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBA TV
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
MIN local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
TOR local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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Watch on NBA TV →Other games on Sun, Oct 25
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