Week 1 · Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat
Tip-off 7:30 PM ET (11:30 PM UTC) at Kaseya Center, Miami, FL.
Game information
- Date
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:30 PM ET · 11:30 PM UTC
- Arena
- Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
- TV broadcast
- ESPN
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 1
- Official game ID
- 0022600004 (20261021/MINMIA)
- Records
- MIN 0-0 · MIA 0-0
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) visit the Miami Heat (0-0) at Kaseya Center in Miami on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET. It's a Week 1 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Minnesota Timberwolves out of the Western against Miami Heat of the Eastern — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Miami Heat have 3 titles and Minnesota Timberwolves have 0.
The game is carried on ESPN, 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: Miami Heat host at Kaseya Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- MIN on the road: Minnesota Timberwolves's first test away from home in Week 1.
- Broadcast: ESPN — 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
| MIN | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Northwest | Southeast |
| Arena | Target Center | Kaseya Center |
| Championships | 0 | 3 |
| Founded | 1989 | 1988 |
How to watch
National TV
- ESPN
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
MIA local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
MIN local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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