Gray Media Stations to Simulcast 15 Minnesota Timberwolves Games Free Over-the-Air
Select games will also air on Gray’s primary ABC, NBC, CBS or Fox affiliates in each participating market.
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Gray Media (GTN) signed a distribution agreement with TEGNA and DAZN to simulcast 15 Minnesota Timberwolves games free over-the-air. Coverage spans Rochester, Duluth and Mankato, Minnesota, plus La Crosse-Eau Claire, Wisconsin. TEGNA’s KARE 11 leads distribution as the Minneapolis-St. Paul broadcast partner. Gray’s current schedule starts October 28 against the Golden State Warriors and remains subject to change.
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- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Distribution agreement with TEGNA and DAZN adds 15 free over-the-air Timberwolves broadcasts across four Gray markets.
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New Agreement with TEGNA and DAZN Expands Television Access for Basketball Fans
ATLANTA, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media today announced a distribution agreement with TEGNA and DAZN to simulcast 15 Minnesota Timberwolves games free over-the-air across four television markets in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Under the agreement, Gray stations will broadcast the games to viewers in Rochester, Duluth, and Mankato, Minnesota, as well as La Crosse-Eau Claire, Wisconsin. TEGNA’s KARE 11 is leading distribution of the package as the broadcast partner in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
In Rochester, Duluth, and Mankato, the games will air primarily on the North Star Sports & Entertainment Network via digital broadcast channels KXLT 47.2 (Rochester), KBJR 6.3 (Duluth), and KEYC 7.3 (Mankato). In the La Crosse-Eau Claire market, broadcasts will air on CW affiliate WECX 14.1. Select games in each market will also air on Gray’s primary ABC, NBC, CBS, or Fox affiliates.
All Minnesota Timberwolves games (excluding national blackouts) are available on the DAZN app or at DAZN.com/Timberwolves.
“This partnership underscores our ongoing commitment to deliver premium live sports directly to local fans free over-the-air,” said Sandy Breland, Gray’s Chief Operating Officer. “We look forward to expanding Timberwolves coverage across our stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin throughout the upcoming season.”
The current 15-game Timberwolves broadcast schedule includes (all times Central):
• Wednesday, October 28 vs. Golden State Warriors (7:00 p.m.)
• Friday, October 30 vs. LA Clippers (7:00 p.m.)
• Friday, November 6 at New Orleans Pelicans (7:00 p.m.)
• Thursday, November 12 vs. Dallas Mavericks (7:00 p.m.)
• Friday, December 18 vs. Los Angeles Lakers (7:00 p.m.)
• Monday, December 21 vs. Phoenix Suns (7:00 p.m.)
• Thursday, December 31 vs. Denver Nuggets (3:00 p.m.)
• Thursday, January 7 at Toronto Raptors (6:30 p.m.)
• Thursday, January 14 at Chicago Bulls (7:00 p.m.)
• Friday, January 22 at San Antonio Spurs (8:30 p.m.)
• Friday, January 29 vs. Charlotte Hornets (8:30 p.m.)
• Sunday, February 7 vs. Utah Jazz (2:30 p.m.)
• Thursday, March 18 at Utah Jazz (8:00 p.m.)
• Friday, March 26 vs. Orlando Magic (7:00 p.m.)
• Friday, April 9 at Los Angeles Lakers (9:00 p.m.)
The schedule remains subject to change. Viewers should check local station listings for specific channel assignments and the most up-to-date schedules.
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. We serve 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately
Gray Contact:
Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 404-266-8333
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FAQ
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How many Timberwolves games will Gray Media broadcast free over-the-air?
Gray Media will simulcast 15 Minnesota Timberwolves games free over-the-air under its agreement with TEGNA and DAZN. The broadcasts cover Rochester, Duluth and Mankato in Minnesota, and La Crosse-Eau Claire in Wisconsin.
Which Gray Media channels will carry the Timberwolves games?
The games will air primarily on KXLT 47.2 in Rochester, KBJR 6.3 in Duluth and KEYC 7.3 in Mankato, and on CW affiliate WECX 14.1 in La Crosse-Eau Claire. Viewers should check local station listings for specific channel assignments and updated schedules.