Dallas Mavericks’ 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule
Season Opening Game Against San Antonio Spurs
The Dallas Mavericks’ 2025-26 regular season schedule is already starting to take shape. On Friday afternoon, NBA correspondent Marc Stein reported that the Mavs will host the San Antonio Spurs for the two team’s season opening game at American Airlines Center on Oct. 22.
If the Mavericks’ provisional schedule holds, Dallas will play San Antonio at home on Opening Night on Oct. 22 in a showdown pitting No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg against No. 2 pick Dylan Harper, league sources tell @TheSteinLine and @DLLS_Sports.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 8, 2025
Third Straight Season of Mavericks vs. Spurs on Opening Night
This year’s opening contest between the two Texas teams marks the third straight season that the two will begin their regular season campaigns facing one another.
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Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper to Face Off
2025’s iteration will be particularly intriguing given the fact that the No. 1 overall pick, Cooper Flagg, and No. 2 overall pick, Dylan Harper, in this year’s NBA draft, will have a chance to face off against one another.
Flagg and Harper faced each other in this year’s NBA summer league, and both showed flashes of what made them such coveted prospects coming out of college. Flagg scored 31 points and Harper had 16 points, in what was ultimately a Spurs win, 76-69.
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Conclusion
The upcoming season of the Dallas Mavericks is shaping up to be an exciting one, with the team facing off against their Texas rivals, the San Antonio Spurs, on opening night. The matchup between Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper will be a highly anticipated one, and fans will be eager to see how these two young players perform against each other. With more news and updates on the way, Mavericks fans will want to stay tuned for the latest developments.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Dallas Mavericks’ 2025-26 regular season schedule:
Q: Who will the Mavericks play on opening night?
A: The Mavericks will play the San Antonio Spurs on opening night, October 22.
Q: Who are the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks in this year’s NBA draft?
A: The No. 1 overall pick is Cooper Flagg, and the No. 2 overall pick is Dylan Harper.
Q: Will the Mavericks play any other notable teams during the season?
A: Yes, the Mavericks are scheduled to play the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day.
Q: Where can I find more information about the Mavericks?
A: You can find more information about the Mavericks on The Dallas Morning News website.
