Week 1 · Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets
Tip-off 8:30 PM ET (12:30 AM UTC) at Toyota Center, Houston, TX.
Game information
- Date
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Tip-off
- 8:30 PM ET · 12:30 AM UTC
- Arena
- Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 1
- Official game ID
- 0022600091 (20261021/DALHOU)
- Records
- DAL 0-0 · HOU 0-0
Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets preview
The Dallas Mavericks (0-0) visit the Houston Rockets (0-0) at Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, tipping off at 8:30 PM ET. It's a Week 1 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
This is a Southwest Division matchup, so bragging rights and early standings position are on the line between two teams that know each other well. Houston Rockets have 2 titles and Dallas Mavericks have 1.
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: Houston Rockets host at Toyota Center, 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 1.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Dallas Mavericks
Team comparison
| DAL | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Western | Western |
| Division | Southwest | Southwest |
| Arena | American Airlines Center | Toyota Center |
| Championships | 1 | 2 |
| Founded | 1980 | 1967 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
HOU local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
DAL local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
National broadcasters
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ABC / ESPN
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Watch on NBA TV →Other games on Wed, Oct 21
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