Minnesota Timberwolves Announce Season Opener and Christmas Day Matchups
The Minnesota Timberwolves will open their NBA season against the Miami Heat and will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day. Both games are scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN or ABC.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 11, 2026 —
The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced key matchups for their upcoming NBA season, including their season opener and a highly anticipated Christmas Day game.
The Timberwolves are set to begin their season by facing the Miami Heat. This game is scheduled to be broadcast nationally on either ESPN or ABC, indicating its significance in the league’s opening schedule.
Further highlighting the team’s prominent position in the league’s holiday slate, the Timberwolves will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day. This matchup is also slated for a national broadcast on ESPN or ABC.
Specific dates and times for these games were not provided in the announcement summary. Further details regarding the full NBA schedule, including all Timberwolves games, are expected to be released by the league.
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