Week 2 · Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks
Tip-off 9:30 PM ET (1:30 AM UTC) at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.
Game information
- Date
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Tip-off
- 9:30 PM ET · 1:30 AM UTC
- Arena
- American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- TV broadcast
- ESPN
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 2
- Official game ID
- 0022600142 (20261028/OKCDAL)
- Records
- OKC 0-0 · DAL 0-0
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder (0-0) visit the Dallas Mavericks (0-0) at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, tipping off at 9:30 PM ET. It's a Week 2 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
Both clubs play in the Western Conference, making this an early-season measuring stick in the race for playoff seeding. Dallas Mavericks have 1 title and Oklahoma City Thunder have 1.
The game is carried on ESPN, 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.
- OKC on the road: Oklahoma City Thunder's first test away from home in Week 2.
- Broadcast: ESPN — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 0-0 and 0-0, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Oklahoma City Thunder
Dallas Mavericks
Team comparison
| OKC | DAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference | Western | Western |
| Division | Northwest | Southwest |
| Arena | Paycom Center | American Airlines Center |
| Championships | 1 | 1 |
| Founded | 1967 | 1980 |
How to watch
National TV
- ESPN
National streaming
See NBA League Pass
DAL local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
OKC local TV
- KSBI OKC
National broadcasters
Official networks carrying NBA games this season — click through to watch on the broadcaster's own site or app.
ABC / ESPN
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Watch on TNT →StreamingAmazon Prime Video
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Watch on NBA TV →Other games on Wed, Oct 28
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