How to Watch Raptors vs. Timberwolves on DIRECTV: LaMelo Ball's Minnesota Home Debut on NBA TV
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT). It's a national game on NBA TV, DIRECTV channel 216, and the NBA bills it as LaMelo Ball's home debut with the Timberwolves. Here's how to watch, as of October 21, 2026.
Raptors vs. Timberwolves at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Tipoff | 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. PT |
| National TV | NBA TV (DIRECTV channel 216) |
| Home team | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Storyline | LaMelo Ball's home debut with Minnesota |
Is Raptors vs. Timberwolves on DIRECTV?
Yes. NBA TV has the national broadcast, and it's channel 216 on DIRECTV. Check our NBA TV channel guide to see which DIRECTV packages include it.
NBA TV's opening weekend
NBA TV's 2026-27 schedule starts the night before, on Saturday, October 24, with Bucks at 76ers at 7:30 p.m. ET and Warriors at Suns at 10 p.m. ET. The network will air 60 regular-season games this season. Our NBA on DIRECTV hub lists every national game this week.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Raptors vs. Timberwolves?
Tipoff is 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What channel is Raptors vs. Timberwolves on?
It's on NBA TV, DIRECTV channel 216.
Is this LaMelo Ball's first home game with the Timberwolves?
Yes. The NBA's NBA TV schedule announcement calls it LaMelo Ball's home debut with Minnesota.
Where is the game?
The Timberwolves are the home team, so the game is in Minneapolis.
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Details reviewed October 21, 2026 from the NBA's September 3, 2026 NBA TV schedule announcement and live AmericanTV.com channel guides. Start times, broadcast assignments, prices and package contents can change and vary by account, device and address. Team, league, network and service names, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.