Timberwolves Moved Game Broadcasts to WCCO
The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached a new agreement to return their game broadcasts to WCCO radio.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially moved their game broadcasts back to WCCO. This marks a return to the station, which previously aired the team's games for over a decade.
Why it matters
Returning to a legacy partner allows the franchise to leverage a familiar platform for its radio broadcasts across a multi-state region. The move stabilizes the team's media presence following a three-season stint on other platforms.
The new agreement includes 30-minute pre- and post-game shows on WCCO, which broadcasts on the 830 frequency. This deal covers a regional network spanning Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
The players
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association.
WCCO
WCCO is a prominent Minneapolis-based radio station known for its expansive regional coverage across the Upper Midwest.
Learfield IMG College
Learfield IMG College is a collegiate and professional sports marketing company that manages complex media affiliate networks.
The details
The agreement marks a return to WCCO, which served as the team's radio home from 2011 until the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. In addition to the game coverage, the deal includes year-round promotional content and maintains the partnership with Learfield IMG College for the affiliate network.
Timeline
The partnership with WCCO began in 2011.
The previous broadcast deal with WCCO ended after the 2022-23 season.
The team spent the past three seasons airing games on the iHeartMedia app and KFXN-FM.
Season Trajectory
This broadcast shift stabilizes the team's regional reach by returning to the 2011-2023 WCCO-Timberwolves broadcast tenure after a three-season departure. The move ensures consistent accessibility for fans across the four-state affiliate network as the team navigates its upcoming schedule.
Listeners in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota can now tune into WCCO 830 for games and the new 30-minute pre- and post-game shows. This change replaces the previous iHeartMedia and KFXN-FM broadcast setup for all scheduled team matchups.
The takeaway
Reconnecting with a long-standing local media partner simplifies the listening experience for fans accustomed to a specific broadcast frequency. This move highlights the importance of traditional radio platforms in maintaining regional brand loyalty for professional sports teams.
Further reading
For more on the franchise's media operations, visit the Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
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