What Radio Station Are the Timberwolves On

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830 WCCO (WCCO-AM) in Minneapolis is the Minnesota Timberwolves’ flagship radio station for the 2026-27 season. Here’s how to tune in locally, listen online outside the station’s reception area, and avoid outdated broadcast listings.

The Timberwolves’ Current Radio Home

The Timberwolves have returned to WCCO under a multiyear radio and streaming partnership. WCCO carries all of the team’s regular-season games, according to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

“Flagship” means the main station carrying the team’s radio broadcast. For listeners familiar with the previous KFAN and iHeartRadio arrangement, this is a change of both station and streaming platform: WCCO and Audacy are now the places to start.

Older search results may still direct you to the previous setup. Check the season attached to a broadcast listing before relying on it.

How to Listen to the Timberwolves Live

Choose your listening route based on the device you have available.

Your Device or Situation Listening Option
An AM radio within WCCO’s reception area WCCO’s over-the-air broadcast
A phone or tablet with internet access WCCO’s live station in the Audacy app
A computer with internet access WCCO’s live station on the Audacy website
An FM-only receiver Use an internet-connected device for the Audacy stream instead

Step 1: Open the Live Broadcast

  1. On a radio: Select the AM band and tune to 830 kHz. On a phone or computer: Open the Audacy app or website, search for WCCO, and select the live station.
  2. If you’re listening digitally, press Play to start the stream. Adjust the volume on your device and confirm that station audio is playing.

The team’s partnership includes nationwide access through the app and website.

Step 2: Plan Your Listening Around Tipoff

  1. Check the scheduled tipoff for the game you want, including its time zone. This helps distinguish normal station programming from a missing game broadcast.
  2. Allow 30 minutes before tipoff for the pregame show. Keep the live broadcast playing through the game, then stay tuned for the 30-minute postgame show if you want the wrap-up.

Alan Horton provides the play-by-play and joins studio host Cal Soderquist for the surrounding coverage. The pregame and postgame shows air on the station and stream at audacy.com/wccoradio for every game.

Listening With Weak AM Reception or Outside Minneapolis

Being unable to receive WCCO clearly on an AM radio does not mean you are outside the announced US streaming coverage.

Improve Local AM Reception

For a portable AM radio, try rotating the radio itself while listening.

Rotate the radio a little at a time, listening after each change, and leave it in the position that produces the clearest speech.

These adjustments can reduce interference or improve reception, but they cannot guarantee a usable signal everywhere.

Use Streaming Beyond the Local Signal

If AM reception remains poor, or you are elsewhere in the country, open Audacy, select WCCO’s live station, and press Play. Confirm that you hear station audio before leaving the stream running for the game.

Streaming uses an internet connection rather than the radio signal.

Confirm You Have Tonight’s Timberwolves Broadcast

A station’s Timberwolves news page is not proof that it carries live games.

For a regional affiliate, look for an explicit, current-season broadcast listing rather than a team-news tag page or an old affiliate announcement.

Before settling in, check these points:

  • The matchup is correct. Match the date and opponent to the game you intend to hear.
  • The audio is live. A Wolves Radio Network podcast episode, interview, or recap is not the live game feed.
  • The timing makes sense. WCCO also broadcasts news and talk, so hearing ordinary programming well before game coverage begins is not necessarily a problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Listen to Timberwolves Preseason or Playoff Games on WCCO?

WCCO’s announced commitment covers all regular-season games; that commitment alone does not confirm preseason or playoff coverage. For those games, confirm the specific matchup’s radio listing rather than assuming every game type is included.

Is ESPN Radio on AM or FM?

ESPN Radio programming can air on either AM or FM, depending on the local affiliate. ESPN branding alone does not establish that a station carries the Timberwolves’ live broadcast.

What Channel Are the Timberwolves on TV Tonight?

The television channel or streaming service depends on the specific game and your location. WCCO is the radio outlet, not a TV listing, so check the matchup’s current television listing to confirm where to watch.

Which states are included in the Timberwolves’ radio affiliate reach?

Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota are included in the announced affiliate expansion. The Timberwolves renewed their Learfield IMG College partnership to extend their reach through affiliate partners in those states.

What radio station broadcasts Timberwolves games live?

830 WCCO on the AM dial is the Timberwolves’ Minneapolis flagship for the 2026-27 regular season. You can also listen to WCCO nationwide through the Audacy app or website.

Can you stream Timberwolves radio coverage for free?

Yes, the Audacy app and its WCCO game stream are available at no cost. Use the app if you cannot receive AM 830 or an affiliate station on a radio.

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Matthew Yates

Matthew Yates is the voice behind Earth Repair Radio, a site dedicated to making the world of radio clear and approachable. His journey began through community service and emergency broadcasting, where he learned how vital reliable communication can be when other systems fail. With vocational training in communications and years of hands on experience,

Matthew combines technical know how with a gift for simplifying complex ideas. From car radios to ham licensing and modern subscription services, he writes with clarity and warmth, helping readers understand radio not as jargon, but as a living connection in everyday life.