Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans Nov. 6: time, venue and NBA Cup guide

Minnesota Timberwolves visits New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST. This Emirates NBA Cup game is in West Group B. No U.S. national broadcaster is listed.

Friday’s tip-off and arena

Minnesota and New Orleans are both on Central time. The arena-local start is 7 p.m. CST, equivalent to 8 p.m. EST or 5 p.m. PST.

How to watch Timberwolves–Pelicans in the United States

The NBA schedule does not list a U.S. national network for this matchup. Check the exact game in your local provider’s guide and the NBA viewing options for your location. A blank national field does not mean that the game is unavailable, free or exempt from regional restrictions.

NBA League Pass access depends on location and local or national blackout rules. Check the NBA League Pass blackout guide before buying access. International broadcasters listed elsewhere are not automatically available in the United States.

Where this matchup fits on Friday

The Timberwolves visit Smoothie King Center for West Group B play. Oklahoma City–Memphis is the other Group B game scheduled for the same Friday start. When selecting tickets, choose New Orleans as the venue; the teams’ names alone do not distinguish a home date from an away date.

Starting lineups and player availability for this game have not yet been announced. The matchup and start time do not guarantee any individual player’s appearance.

Tickets and the full November 6 slate

Open the NBA ticket finder and select this matchup. Confirm the November 6 date, Smoothie King Center, seat details, fees and entry terms before purchasing. Availability can change.

Compare this fixture with the official November 6 NBA schedule. The evening has nine games, including simultaneous early and late starts.