Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT), nationally on ESPN in the United States. The NBA identifies this as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first scheduled regular-season game with Miami and LaMelo Ball’s first with Minnesota.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat: game time and TV
| U.S. date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Listed tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT |
| Matchup | Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat |
| National U.S. TV | ESPN; ESPN App access depends on an eligible subscription or provider |
Why this game stands out
That gives this opener two specific roster questions: how Miami uses Antetokounmpo and how Minnesota pairs Ball with Anthony Edwards. The league’s schedule release identifies the matchup and national TV window, but it does not guarantee either player’s final game-day status or a starting five.
How to watch in the United States
The NBA’s ESPN and ABC schedule lists this game in its opening-week ESPN doubleheader. Watch through ESPN with an eligible TV package or the ESPN App under its current access rules. A listed ESPN game is not a claim of a free stream. Local and international rights can differ; check the official NBA viewing guide for your location.
What can change before tip-off?
Official team lineups, player availability and the result have not been assumed here. If the NBA changes the tip-off or national TV selection, this same game URL will be updated. For all 11 games on October 21, use the full NBA games schedule for the day.
Official sources: NBA Communications schedule release and NBA opening-week preview.