Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2026. It's a home game for Dallas, and the Heat are making the trip from South Florida to face them in the heart of the city.

For a game this late in the year, it's one of those matchups that usually carries some weight. The Mavericks will be playing on their own floor, and the Heat bring their usual style to the table. If you've been following the season, you know how these two teams match up, so this is a good chance to see it play out in person rather than on a screen. It's a regular-season game, but with the Heat coming in from Miami, it's a cross-country visit that puts the two teams head-to-head in Dallas.

The game is on December 29, so it falls right in that window between the holidays and the New Year. If you're planning to be around the city, it's a good way to spend a Tuesday night. The American Airlines Center is the home court for the Mavericks, so you'll have the home crowd behind them for this one.

Doors open at 5:30 PM, and tip-off is at 7:00 PM. If you want to get in early, grab some food and settle in before the game starts. The Mavericks host the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Center on December 29, doors at 5:30 PM, tip-off at 7:00 PM.