Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks
Tip-off 8:00 PM ET (1:00 AM UTC) at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.
Game information
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:00 PM ET · 1:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 9
- Official game ID
- 0022600398 (20261219/CHIDAL)
- Records
- CHI 1-8 · DAL 6-4
Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks preview
The Chicago Bulls (1-8) visit the Dallas Mavericks (6-4) at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Saturday, December 19, 2026, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET. It's a Week 9 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Chicago Bulls out of the Eastern against Dallas Mavericks of the Western — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Dallas Mavericks have 1 title and Chicago Bulls have 6.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Dallas Mavericks host at American Airlines Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- CHI on the road: Chicago Bulls's first test away from home in Week 9.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 1-8 and 6-4, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Dallas Mavericks
Team comparison
| CHI | DAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-8 | 6-4 |
| Conference | Eastern | Western |
| Division | Central | Southwest |
| Arena | United Center | American Airlines Center |
| Championships | 6 | 1 |
| Founded | 1966 | 1980 |
How to watch
National TV
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National streaming
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