Timberwolves fans, here is a date worth circling: the 2026-27 schedule includes a franchise-record eight-game homestand at Target Center from Nov. 8 to Nov. 23, a Lakers pair in mid-December, and a Christmas Day game. If you are coming to Minneapolis for any of it, 300 Clifton, the historic Eugene J. Carpenter Mansion in Loring Park, is a quiet, candlelit place to land after the final buzzer, with plenty of lead time to book.
The Timberwolves home dates worth booking around
According to the schedule coverage from FOX 9 and KSTP, the home calendar looks like this:
- Sunday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.: the home opener against the Toronto Raptors.
- Nov. 8 to Nov. 23: an eight-game homestand, the longest in franchise history. KSTP names the Jazz, Mavericks, Bulls, Trail Blazers, Knicks, Grizzlies and Nets among the visitors, and FOX 9 puts the Knicks on Thursday, Nov. 19.
- Wednesday, Dec. 16 and Friday, Dec. 18: two home games against the Los Angeles Lakers, per FOX 9.
- Friday, Dec. 25, 7 p.m.: Christmas Day against the Oklahoma City Thunder, televised on ABC.
- Thursday, Dec. 31: the Denver Nuggets, per FOX 9.
One note on sources: FOX 9 calls the Christmas game the first ever played at Target Center, while KSTP describes it as Minnesota’s fifth Christmas Day game, so we are not going to settle that debate here. Tip-off times for most games were not in either article, so check the official Timberwolves site for times and tickets before you lock in travel.
Why a long homestand is good news for a getaway
Eight straight home games in 16 days means you can pick your night instead of being stuck with one. A midweek game against a marquee opponent, a weekend with a Saturday to explore, a Sunday-night finish before a Monday flight: the stretch gives you real flexibility. It also pairs neatly with the rest of November downtown, including the concert nights we rounded up in our Target Center concerts in November 2026 guide.
Where to stay after the game: 300 Clifton
Instead of a chain-hotel box near the arena, you get a mansion with a story. Each room is different, from the Crystal Mansion to the Grand Edwardian and the Georgian rooms, and the house is full of hand-painted murals, carved fireplaces and English gardens. Many guests make the four-season garden hot tub their post-game ritual. A November night under the stars in warm water is hard to beat after a loud arena.
Book directly and you also get two perks listed on our vouchers page: a $20 dining voucher at the Pillsbury Club and a $20 voucher toward a ride on the Minneapolis Trolley, each per stay. That pre-game dinner or post-game nightcap is partly covered before you start.
Make it a bigger Minneapolis weekend
If you are in town for more than tip-off, the holiday season starts early here. Dec. 27 brings Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the same arena, which we cover in our Trans-Siberian Orchestra stay guide, and the city’s winter lights and markets start in late November. For getting around on game night, the Target Center website lists parking and “Getting Here” options, and Metro Transit’s trip planner can map a ride from Loring Park.
Ready to plan? Browse our rooms and book direct at 300clifton.com, and tell us which game you are coming for.
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