Brutal Opening Schedule and Key Games

The Mavericks face a brutal opening stretch with 16 tough opponents in the first 21 games. The full 2026-27 schedule is released with tickets on sale. Key games include Luka Doncic's return to Dallas on Feb. 28 (his birthday) against Cooper Flagg, Flagg's return to Boston, and a Presidents' Day game vs LeBron James and the 76ers. The team has 16 back-to-backs and a late-season road-heavy finish.