Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers
Tip-off 7:00 PM ET (12:00 AM UTC) at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.
Game information
- Date
- Thursday, December 17, 2026
- Tip-off
- 7:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- TV broadcast
- NBA TV
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 9
- Official game ID
- 0022600382 (20261217/DALPHI)
- Records
- DAL 5-4 · PHI 8-2
Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers preview
The Dallas Mavericks (5-4) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (8-2) at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Thursday, December 17, 2026, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. It's a Week 9 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
It is a cross-conference meeting — Dallas Mavericks out of the Western against Philadelphia 76ers of the Eastern — one of only two chances these teams get each season. Philadelphia 76ers have 3 titles and Dallas Mavericks have 1.
The game is carried on NBA TV, 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: Philadelphia 76ers host at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- DAL on the road: Dallas Mavericks's first test away from home in Week 9.
- Broadcast: NBA TV — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 5-4 and 8-2, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Team comparison
| DAL | PHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-4 | 8-2 |
| Conference | Western | Eastern |
| Division | Southwest | Atlantic |
| Arena | American Airlines Center | Wells Fargo Center |
| Championships | 1 | 3 |
| Founded | 1980 | 1946 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBA TV
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PHI local TV
- NBCSP/PCK-PHI
DAL local TV
- KFAA
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