Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Chicago Bulls at the American Airlines Center on Saturday, December 19, at 7 PM. It's the Mavericks' only home game against the Bulls this season, and it's being billed as a Holiday Night featuring the Peanuts. The night opens with A Charlie Brown Christmas, and there's a light-up Snoopy bobblehead in the mix.

This is one of seven new theme nights the Mavericks have lined up at the AAC for the 2026-27 season, each with its own ticket pack, giveaways, and in-arena entertainment. The full schedule runs from the home opener on October 24 through April 11, so this is one of the mid-season dates you can build a trip around if you're planning a few games.

On the court, the Mavericks are in a different place than they were last year. They're coming off a 26-56 season, and the 2026-27 campaign is built around the return of stars Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic. Joining them are newcomers like rookie Cooper Flagg, who took home Rookie of the Year after averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, and Zaccharie Risacher. The team is playing under a new head coach, Dusty May, who was hired on June 23—three months after he won the national championship at Michigan.

So, you've got Durant and Doncic back on the floor, a Rookie of the Year in Flagg, and a college championship-winning coach at the helm, all coming together after a tough 26-56 run. Tip-off is at 7 PM on Saturday, December 19, at the American Airlines Center.