Thunder and Mavericks set for three national TV matchups in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The NBA has announced that the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks will face each other three times on national television during the 2026-27 season. Their first matchup is scheduled on October 28 at 8:30 p.m. CT, airing on ESPN. A second game will take place on March 8 at 8:30 p.m. CT, hosted by the Thunder and broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The final game will be on March 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT, also on ESPN. This resurgence of their rivalry comes as both teams are showing promise for the upcoming season.
- •Thunder and Mavericks to meet three times on national TV in 2026-27.
- •First game scheduled for October 28 at 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
- •Second game on March 8 at 8:30 p.m. CT on NBC and Peacock.
- •Final matchup on March 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
- •Both teams are positioned for a competitive season ahead.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder-Mavericks rivalry to get 3 national TV games in 2026-27 season
"Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks rivalry to get 3 national TV games in 2026-27 season.
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