DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks will represent the NBA on a global stage when they play the Houston Rockets in Macao as part of The NBA China Games 2026 presented by Taobao 88VIP.
The preseason matchups will take place at The Venetian Arena in Macao on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 a.m. CDT and Sunday, Oct. 11 at 5 a.m. CDT.
Fans can stream games live for free on Mavs.com/Chinagames, presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts. 105.3 The Fan, the official flagship radio of the Mavericks, will also broadcast the games – on delay on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. CDT and live on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 5 a.m. CDT.
In addition to the two games in Macao, the NBA and Sands China Ltd. will host interactive fan events, including NBA House and NBA Fan Day, youth basketball clinics, and a Community Impact Week hosted by NBA Cares and Sands Cares featuring social impact programming focused on health, wellness and sustainability.
Following the meetings with the Rockets in China, the Mavericks will return to Dallas to wrap up the preseason against the New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks at home on Oct. 14 and Oct. 16, respectively.
Fans can tune in to KFAA29 and 105.3 The Fan for live broadcasts of both preseason home games.
