Dallas Mavs Schedule

The Dallas Mavs 2025-2026 Schedule has been revealed, here are some games to look out and mark on your calender, because they will be ones to watch.

1. Season Opener: Mavericks vs. Spurs – Oct 22

• Dallas kicks off at home against the San Antonio Spurs—marking the third straight Opening Night meeting between these rivals.

• A thrilling subplot: No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg squares off against No. 2 pick Dylan Harper—a rookie showdown to watch.Pounding The RockReutersDallas Hoops Journal

2. Homepower Stretch: Thunder & Pacers—Oct 27 & 29

• Still within that historic 5-game opening homestand, the Mavericks host defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and Eastern Conference finalist Indiana Pacers.

• A perfect early test of grit and measurement for Dallas.Dallas Hoops JournalMavs

3. Mexico City Game: @ Detroit Pistons—Nov 1

• The season's first road game is uniquely played in Mexico City, adding an international flair to the early slate.MavsWikipedia

4. NBA Cup Group Stage Matchups (November)

• Mavs face off in high-stakes NBA Cup group games at home against:

  • Los Angeles Clippers (Nov 14)

  • New Orleans Pelicans (Nov 21)

• And on the road:

  • Memphis Grizzlies (Nov 7)

  • Lakers (Nov 28)These matches count toward in-season tournament positioning.MavsDallas Hoops JournalNBA

5. High-Profile Road Clash: @ Lakers – Nov 28

• A marquee showdown as the Mavericks travel to Los Angeles for an NBA Cup group match. The Dončić–Butler–Davis alignment vs. the Lakers’ LeBron–Davis duo adds star power.Silver Screen and RollDallas Hoops Journal

6. Holiday Showdowns

• Christmas Day – @ Golden State Warriors: Part of ABC/ESPN's prime holiday lineup.Dallas Hoops JournalSB NationThe Washington Post

• MLK Day (Jan 19) – @ New York Knicks: A 4 p.m. big-league showdown in the national spotlight.MavsSB Nation

7. Must-Watch Rivalry: Mavericks vs. Warriors

• Multiple matchups are on tap: at home (Jan 22, Mar 23) and on Christmas Day on the road.

• Analysts have flagged these as among the 10 must-watch games of the season—highlighting the clash of veteran stars and rising stars.Dallas Hoops JournalThe Times of India

8. Toughest Road Stretch

• The team endures a rugged road-heavy stretch from Feb 7 to March 16, including:

  • A six-game road trip surrounding the All-Star break (Feb 13–15).

  • A five-game road trip in early March.Dallas Hoops JournalMavs

9. Other Nationally Televised and Western Contender Games

• The Mavericks will host top West teams multiple times—including Thunder, Lakers, and Warriors—offering plenty of high-stakes action at the American Airlines Center.Dallas Hoops JournalMavs

Summary Schedule Highlights

Date Range	Key Matchup/Event	Notes
Oct 22	vs. Spurs	Rookie rivalry / season opener
Oct 27 & 29	vs. Thunder, vs. Pacers	Strong competition early in homestand
Nov 1	@ Pistons (Mexico City)	International game
Nov (Various)	NBA Cup: vs. Clippers, Pelicans; @ Grizzlies, Lakers	Tournament relevance and drama
Dec 25	@ Warriors	Christmas marquee match
Jan 19	@ Knicks	MLK Day national spotlight
Jan & Mar	vs. Warriors	Flagship showdowns home and away
Feb–Mar	Road-heavy stretches	Crucial for team momentum