Dallas Mavericks Schedule 2025–26: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The Dallas Mavericks are ready for another exciting NBA season. Luka Dončić leads the team again with high hopes for a deep playoff run.
Head coach Jason Kidd returns with a strong roster that includes Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and P.J. Washington.
The Mavericks start their season on October 22, 2025, at home against the Spurs. A week later, they hit the road to face the Pistons, Rockets and Grizzlies.
Fans can expect 82 exciting games full of energy and great moments.
Dallas Mavericks Quick Facts
- Founded: 1980
- Arena: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
- Head Coach: Jason Kidd
- Conference: Western
- Division: Southwest
- Last Season Record: 50–32
- Playoff Finish: Western Semifinals
- Key Players: Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, Dereck Lively II
The Mavericks remain one of the top teams in the West. With Luka Dončić at his best, Dallas aims to fight for another trip to the Finals and bring championship basketball back to Texas.
Where to Watch Mavericks Games in 2025-26?
You can watch Dallas Mavericks games on MavsTV, KFAA Channel 29, and WFAA Channel 8 across Texas. MavsTV airs 65 regular season and 4 preseason games free over-the-air and streams every game live on its app.
The MavsTV platform offers monthly and season plans with highlights, interviews, and next-day replays. It’s available in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.
National games air on ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock and Prime Video. You can also stream through Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Peacock Premium.
Mark Followill returns as play-by-play announcer with Devin Harris, Derek Harper, and Jeff “Skin” Wade on commentary.
Dallas Mavericks 2025–26 Full Schedule
Mavericks Preseason Schedule 2025
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | vs Thunder | 8:30 PM | NBA TV, KFAA-29, MavsTV Stream | Dickies Arena |
| Oct 11, 2025 | vs Hornets | 8:30 PM | KFAA-29, MavsTV Stream | American Airlines Center |
| Oct 13, 2025 | @ Jazz | 9:00 PM | NBA TV, KFAA-29, MavsTV Stream | Delta Center |
| Oct 15, 2025 | @ Lakers | 10:30 PM | KFAA-29, MavsTV Stream, ESPN | T-Mobile Arena |
Mavericks Regular Season Schedule 2025–26
The Mavericks will play 82 regular season games from October 22, 2025, through April 12, 2026.
Games air across MavsTV, ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video, with national and local coverage throughout the year.
Mavericks Regular Season 2025 Games
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV / PLATFORM | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 22 | vs Spurs | 9:30 PM | ESPN / ESPN App | American Airlines Center |
| Fri, Oct 24 | vs Wizards | 8:30 PM | MavsTV+ | American Airlines Center |
| Sun, Oct 26 | vs Raptors | 7:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Mon, Oct 27 | vs Thunder | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Wed, Oct 29 | vs Pacers | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Nov 1 | @ Pistons | 10:00 PM | Peacock | Arena CDMX |
| Mon, Nov 3 | @ Rockets | 8:00 PM | MavsTV | Toyota Center |
| Wed, Nov 5 | vs Pelicans | 8:30 PM | MavsTV+ | American Airlines Center |
| Fri, Nov 7 | @ Grizzlies* | 8:00 PM | MavsTV | FedExForum |
| Sat, Nov 8 | @ Wizards | 7:00 PM | MavsTV | Capital One Arena |
| Mon, Nov 10 | vs Bucks | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Wed, Nov 12 | vs Suns | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Fri, Nov 14 | vs Clippers* | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Sun, Nov 16 | vs Trail Blazers | 7:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Mon, Nov 17 | @ Timberwolves | 8:00 PM | MavsTV | Target Center |
| Wed, Nov 19 | vs Knicks | 9:30 PM | ESPN / ESPN App | American Airlines Center |
| Fri, Nov 21 | vs Pelicans* | 8:30 PM | MavsTV+ | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Nov 22 | vs Grizzlies | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Mon, Nov 24 | @ Heat | 7:30 PM | MavsTV | Kaseya Center |
| Fri, Nov 28 | @ Lakers* | 10:00 PM | Prime Video | Crypto.com Arena |
| Sat, Nov 29 | @ Clippers | 10:00 PM | MavsTV | Intuit Dome |
| Mon, Dec 1 | @ Nuggets | 9:00 PM | MavsTV | Ball Arena |
| Wed, Dec 3 | vs Heat | 8:30 PM | MavsTV+ | American Airlines Center |
| Fri, Dec 5 | @ Thunder | 9:30 PM | Prime Video | Paycom Center |
| Sat, Dec 6 | vs Rockets | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Thu, Dec 18 | vs Pistons | 8:30 PM | MavsTV+ | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Dec 20 | @ 76ers | 7:00 PM | MavsTV | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Mon, Dec 22 | @ Pelicans | 8:00 PM | MavsTV | Smoothie King Center |
| Tue, Dec 23 | vs Nuggets | 8:00 PM | NBC / Peacock | American Airlines Center |
| Thu, Dec 25 | @ Warriors | 5:00 PM | ABC / ESPN App | Chase Center |
| Sat, Dec 27 | @ Kings | 5:00 PM | MavsTV | Golden 1 Center |
| Mon, Dec 29 | @ Trail Blazers | 11:00 PM | MavsTV / NBC / Peacock | Moda Center |
Mavericks Regular Season 2026 Games
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV / PLATFORM | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | vs 76ers | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Jan 3 | vs Rockets | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Tue, Jan 6 | @ Kings | 11:00 PM | MavsTV / NBC / Peacock | Golden 1 Center |
| Thu, Jan 8 | @ Jazz | 9:00 PM | MavsTV | Delta Center |
| Sat, Jan 10 | @ Bulls | 8:00 PM | MavsTV | United Center |
| Mon, Jan 12 | vs Nets | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Wed, Jan 14 | vs Nuggets | 9:30 PM | MavsTV / ESPN / ESPN App | American Airlines Center |
| Thu, Jan 15 | vs Jazz | 8:30 PM | MavsTV+ | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Jan 17 | vs Jazz | 5:00 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Mon, Jan 19 | @ Knicks | 5:00 PM | NBC / Peacock | Madison Square Garden |
| Thu, Jan 22 | vs Warriors | 7:30 PM | Prime Video | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Jan 24 | vs Lakers | 8:30 PM | ABC / ESPN App | American Airlines Center |
| Sun, Jan 25 | @ Bucks | 7:00 PM | MavsTV | Fiserv Forum |
| Wed, Jan 28 | vs Timberwolves | 8:30 PM | MavsTV+ | American Airlines Center |
| Thu, Jan 29 | vs Hornets | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Jan 31 | @ Rockets | 8:30 PM | ABC / ESPN App | Toyota Center |
| Tue, Feb 3 | vs Celtics | 8:00 PM | MavsTV / NBC / Peacock | American Airlines Center |
| Thu, Feb 5 | vs Spurs | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Feb 7 | @ Spurs | 7:00 PM | MavsTV / Prime Video | Frost Bank Center |
| Tue, Feb 10 | @ Suns | 9:00 PM | MavsTV | Footprint Center |
| Thu, Feb 12 | @ Lakers | 10:00 PM | Prime Video | Crypto.com Arena |
| Fri, Feb 20 | @ Timberwolves | 7:30 PM | MavsTV / ESPN / ESPN App | Target Center |
| Sun, Feb 22 | @ Pacers | 5:00 PM | MavsTV | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Tue, Feb 24 | @ Nets | 7:30 PM | MavsTV | Barclays Center |
| Thu, Feb 26 | vs Kings | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Fri, Feb 27 | vs Grizzlies | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Sun, Mar 1 | vs Thunder | 8:00 PM | NBC / Peacock | American Airlines Center |
| Tue, Mar 3 | @ Hornets | 7:00 PM | MavsTV | Spectrum Center |
| Thu, Mar 5 | @ Magic | 7:00 PM | MavsTV | Kia Center |
| Fri, Mar 6 | @ Celtics | 7:00 PM | ESPN / ESPN App | TD Garden |
| Sun, Mar 8 | @ Raptors | 6:00 PM | MavsTV | Scotiabank Arena |
| Tue, Mar 10 | @ Hawks | 8:00 PM | MavsTV / NBC / Peacock | State Farm Arena |
| Fri, Mar 13 | vs Cavaliers | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Sun, Mar 15 | @ Cavaliers | 3:30 PM | MavsTV | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Mon, Mar 16 | @ Pelicans | 8:00 PM | MavsTV | Smoothie King Center |
| Wed, Mar 18 | vs Hawks | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Sat, Mar 21 | vs Clippers | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Mon, Mar 23 | vs Warriors | 9:30 PM | MavsTV / Peacock | American Airlines Center |
| Wed, Mar 25 | @ Nuggets | 10:00 PM | MavsTV | Ball Arena |
| Fri, Mar 27 | @ Trail Blazers | 10:00 PM | MavsTV | Moda Center |
| Mon, Mar 30 | vs Timberwolves | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Wed, Apr 1 | @ Grizzlies | 8:00 PM | MavsTV | FedExForum |
| Fri, Apr 3 | vs Magic | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
| Sun, Apr 5 | vs Lakers | 7:30 PM | NBC / Peacock | American Airlines Center |
| Tue, Apr 7 | @ Clippers | 10:30 PM | MavsTV | Intuit Dome |
| Wed, Apr 8 | @ Suns | 10:00 PM | MavsTV | Footprint Center |
| Fri, Apr 10 | @ Spurs | 9:00 PM | MavsTV | Frost Bank Center |
| Sun, Apr 12 | vs Bulls | 8:30 PM | MavsTV | American Airlines Center |
Key Matchups to Watch
- vs Spurs – Oct 22 (ESPN): The season opener brings a Texas rivalry to Dallas as Luka Dončić faces Victor Wembanyama.
- @ Warriors – Dec 25 (ABC): A Christmas Day showdown with Stephen Curry and Golden State. Expect fireworks in this one.
- vs Nuggets – Jan 14 (ESPN): Dallas hosts Nikola Jokić and Denver in a game that could shape playoff seeding in the West.
- vs Lakers – Jan 24 (ABC): LeBron James visits Dallas for a Saturday night matchup that always draws big attention.
- @ Celtics – Mar 6 (ESPN): A late-season trip to Boston to face one of the East’s best teams. Luka and Kyrie versus Tatum and Brown always delivers.
- vs Lakers – Apr 5 (NBC): The Mavericks host Los Angeles late in the season with playoff spots possibly on the line.
How to Get Dallas Mavericks Tickets
You can buy Dallas Mavericks tickets on the team’s official website or through trusted sellers like StubHub and Ticketmaster.
Buying early helps you find better seats and lower prices. Weeknight games often cost less than big weekend matchups.
StubHub is a safe choice for both home and away games, and Ticketmaster offers verified resale options for all games at American Airlines Center.
How Many Championships Have the Mavericks Won
The Mavericks have won one NBA Championship. They claimed the title in 2011, defeating the Miami Heat in the Finals.
Dirk Nowitzki led that historic run and earned Finals MVP honors. Today, Luka Dončić carries that same drive as he leads a new era of Mavericks basketball.
FAQs: Dallas Mavericks 2025–26 Season
When does the Mavericks season start and end?
The season runs from October 22, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
Who is the Mavericks head coach?
Jason Kidd returns for his fourth full season in charge.
How many national TV games do the Mavericks have?
They have 23 national broadcasts on ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock and Prime Video.
What is MavsTV?
MavsTV is the team’s local broadcast and streaming platform that airs more than 65 games across Texas and nearby states.
Can I stream Mavericks games without cable?
Yes. You can stream on MavsTV Stream, Peacock, YouTube TV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.
Where can I buy Mavericks jerseys and gear?
Fans can shop at the official Mavs Shop or the NBA Store online.
How many home games do the Mavericks play this season?
The Mavericks play 41 home games at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The 2025–26 season looks bright for the Mavericks. With Luka Dončić leading the way, fans can expect big moments and exciting games all year long.
