Dallas Mavericks Playoffs 2027
The Dallas Mavericks open the 2026-27 season at the Houston Rockets on Wed, Oct 21 · 8:30 PM EDT. They play in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference, where seeds 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs and seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In.
RocketsWed, Oct 21 · 8:30 PM EDT
SpursSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM EDTSouthwest Division Rivals
Memphis Grizzlies
New Orleans PelicansStandings, seeds and Play-In status appear here after opening night on October 20.
Mavericks Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | at Rockets | 8:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at  Pacers | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Spurs | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | at  Heat | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs  Thunder | 9:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | vs Rockets | 8:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Kings | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Spurs | 9:30 PM |
Times Eastern. The first eight games of the season.
This Dallas Mavericks playoffs page refreshes after every Mavericks game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Dallas Mavericks playoffs FAQ
When do the Dallas Mavericks open the 2026-27 season?
Wed, Oct 21 · 8:30 PM EDT, at the Houston Rockets.
When is the Mavericks home opener?
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM EDT, against the San Antonio Spurs.
What division are the Dallas Mavericks in?
The Southwest Division of the Western Conference, with the Rockets, Grizzlies, Pelicans and Spurs.
Does winning the Southwest matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.