Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) high-fives forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game at the Venetian Arena on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Macao.
Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News
Tip-off for the Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 season is just around the corner.
If you’re a die-hard Mavs fan looking forward to watching every game this season — or just a casual fan looking to tune in every now and then — there’s some good news: not much is changing from last year on the Mavericks’ broadcast front. At least, not on TV.
The Mavericks will have nearly 70 games available for free on MavsTV this season, and 29 of their games will be broadcast nationally as well.
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Before their first game on Oct. 21 against the Rockets, here’s what Dallas fans need to know about how to watch the Mavs this season.
How can I watch Dallas Mavericks games?
All of the Mavericks’ locally available games are able to be watched on MavsTV for free through a partnership with TEGNA-owned KFAA29 (channel 29). All games televised on MavsTV will also be accessible through their rebranded streaming service, MavsTV+, the home of all games not exclusively televised on national television.
Mavericks games will also run for free over-the-air in 14 additional markets across the state — Abilene, Amarillo, Bryan-College Station, El Paso, Harlingen/Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, San Angelo, Sherman-Denison, Texarkana, Tyler-Longview, Waco, and Wichita Falls. WFAA (channel 8) will share at least 15 games to broadcast simultaneously with TEGNA station WFAA in Dallas-Fort Worth.
How can I get MavsTV+?
You can sign up for MavsTV+ directly through the official Dallas Mavericks Streaming Page or via the NBA App.
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It’s also available through FuboTV.
How much does MavsTV+ cost?
MavsTV+ is available to purchase as a monthly subscription for $14.99 or for season-long rate of $99.88, the latter of which includes the option of either a $60 Mavs merch gift card or two tickets to a select game.
What extra features does MavsTV+ come with?
As part of the MavsTV+ streaming package, subscribers will also receive access to behind-the-scenes material and app-exclusive on-demand content like postgame press conferences, highlights, Mavs original programming and the ability to watch past games on-demand and via a 20-minute condensed version of game replays, which will be available shortly after the final buzzer.
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Who are the Mavericks broadcasters?
Mark Followill, a 16-time Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer who is entering his 22nd season as voice of the Mavericks’ television broadcast, will return to the commentary team. He will be joined by Mavericks legend Derek Harper, Devin Harris, Jeff “Skin” Wade and Lesley McCaslin.
Dana Larson will enter her 19th season as the Mavericks’ pre- and postgame host. Joining her at the desk will be Harris, Harper and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, who will appear throughout the season alongside a lineup of special commentators.
Where else will the Mavs be broadcast?
Dallas will play 21 games on national TV, including four on Amazon Prime, seven on ESPN/ABC, eight on NBC and two on Peacock.
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Where can I listen to the Mavs on the radio?
Here’s what’s different from last season.
The Mavericks have a new flagship radio station, 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM), which will broadcast all games
Longtime radio voice Chuck Cooperstein and analyst Brian Dameris will maintain their post as the Mavs’ radio crew.
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When is the Mavericks’ first game?
The Mavericks will kick off the regular season next Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. It can be watched on MavsTV and KFAA (ch. 29). Then they’ll return to Dallas and host their home opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 24.