NBA · Game guide
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · in 15 daysNationally
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · NBA press release attachment "2026-27 NBA National TV Schedule" (as of Aug 13, 2026)
Dallas area · Mavericks local
Oklahoma City area · Thunder local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Oklahoma City Thunder announcement, Aug 27 2026
Streaming without cable: ESPN games stream live on ESPN Unlimited (the ESPN app's full plan; ESPN Select does not include the TV channels) source ↗.
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on NBA League Pass. NBA League Pass ↗
Thunder vs Mavericks: quick answers
What time is the Thunder vs Mavericks game?
- Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks starts on Wed, Oct 28 at 9:30 PM ET · 8:30 PM CT · 7:30 PM MT · 6:30 PM PT.
What channel is Thunder vs Mavericks on?
- The game is on ESPN nationally, and KSBI, KQCW, KWTV News 9, KOTV News On 6 and DirecTV ch. 675 in the Oklahoma City area.
How can I stream Thunder vs Mavericks?
- ESPN Unlimited streams the national telecast; in the Oklahoma City area it streams on Thunder+.
Is Thunder vs Mavericks on national TV?
- Yes.It is on ESPN across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
ESPN
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 206 | source |
| DISH | Ch. 140 | source |
| Verizon Fios | Ch. 570 HD · 70 SD | source |
| AT&T U-verse | Ch. 1602 HD · 602 SD | source |
KSBI
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 52 | source |
KQCW
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 19 | source |
KWTV News 9
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 9 | source |
KOTV News On 6
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 6 | source |
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026), DISH (July 2026), Verizon Fios (August 2025), AT&T U-verse (January 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Thunder–Mavericks games this season
8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · at Dallas
Local: Thunder+, KSBI and KQCW
9:30 PM ET · 6:30 PM PT · at Oklahoma City
Local: Thunder+, KSBI and KQCW
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at Oklahoma City
Local: Thunder+, KSBI and KQCW