Week 1 · Friday, October 23, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (11:00 PM UTC) at Kia Center, Orlando, FL.
Game information
- Date
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 11:00 PM UTC
- Arena
- Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 1
- Official game ID
- 0022600096 (20261023/MINORL)
- Records
- MIN 0-0 · ORL 0-0
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Orlando Magic preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) visit the Orlando Magic (0-0) at Kia Center in Orlando on Friday, October 23, 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 — Minnesota Timberwolves out of the Western against Orlando Magic of the Eastern — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves are both still chasing a first championship.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, 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: Orlando Magic host at Kia 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: NBA League Pass.
- 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 | ORL | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Northwest | Southeast |
| Arena | Target Center | Kia Center |
| Championships | 0 | 0 |
| Founded | 1989 | 1989 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
ORL 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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