The Minnesota Golden Gophers face the Minnesota Twins in this MLB exhibition Spring Training game on Friday.

How to Watch Minnesota Twins vs Minnesota Golden GophersWhen: Friday, February 20, 2026Time: 6:05 PM ETTV Channel: ESPN+, MLB.TVLive Stream: ESPN Unlimited (watch now)

The Minnesota Twins finished the 2025 season with a 70–92 record, placing fourth in the American League Central. They head into 2026 with Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis leading the lineup as the club looks to rebound.

This is a great opportunity for the players on the Golden Gophers roster to show off their skills against Major League talent, as they look to prove they can play at the next level.

Spring Training is officially underway as teams prepare for the 2026 MLB regular season. While the home runs and strikeouts do not show up on the back of a baseball card, Spring Training play is essential for veteran players to get live reps against other top-tier talent, and it also provides an opportunity for younger prospects to show off their skills while journeymen attempt to crack the Opening Day roster for new teams.

This is a great Spring Training matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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