If the Mavericks hope to establish their credibility at American Airlines Center in the 2025-26 season, they won’t have to wait long to do it.
They’ll start the season with a five-game home stand, including the final two dates in October against NBA finalists Oklahoma City and Indiana.

The league announced its full schedule Thursday afternoon and to say the Mavericks’ early slate is home-friendly would be a massive understatement. They will play 13 of their first 18 games at AAC.
But the tide changes quickly. Starting in late November, the Mavericks will play 13 of 19 games on the road, ending on Jan.