Oct 21, 2024 - Sports

Dallas Mavericks launch subscription-based streaming service

Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi

Four basketball players sit on the bench and talk to each other — Guess who's back, back again. Photo: Ron Jenkins/Getty Images

The Dallas Mavericks are launching a subscription-based streaming service ahead of their 2024-25 season, which starts Thursday.

Why it matters: Under new ownership and fresh off an NBA Finals run, the Mavericks are looking to turn higher profits from ticket sales and media rights.

The big picture: Several NBA teams have struck new streaming and broadcast deals after their contracts ended with Bally Sports last season.

State of play: Dallas fans have high hopes for Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson this season, but the three Mavericks haven't been able to play together yet.

Dončić injured his calf while at training camp and didn't play in preseason games. He reportedly practiced with the team last week to prepare for Thursday's opener against the Spurs.

How to watch: ESPN, ABC and TNT will air national broadcasts of selected Mavericks games this season. More than 70 of the other games will be televised on WFAA (Channel 8) or KFAA (Channel 29).

Fans from eligible ZIP codes can also subscribe to MavsTV to watch games that aren't nationally televised.
The games televised locally will also be broadcast in other markets, including in Oklahoma and Louisiana.

Pro tip: This page lists where each game will be broadcast this season. Home games are always a fun experience, and the American Airlines Center has new food options this season.

What's next: The Mavericks play the Spurs in Dallas on Thursday. Tipoff is at 6:30pm, and the game will be shown on TNT.

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