The Dallas Mavericks are hosting a preseason game at Dickies Arena on Monday, October 6, 2025, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com. The Dallas Mavericks will host a preseason game in Fort Worth at Dickies Arena against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m., presented by UT Southwestern Medical Center. Ticketed fans are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy enhanced and unique activations in and around Dickies Arena, including a “Pregame Roundup” party, presented by UT Southwestern, celebrating Fort Worth’s rich western heritage, with the first 5,000 MFFLs through the doors will receive a commemorative bandana. “As we head into this upcoming season, playing in Fort Worth is the perfect opportunity to engage all of our fans across the metroplex,” said Mavericks CEO Rick Welts. “This partnership with our neighbor city reinforces our commitment to bringing exciting Mavericks basketball to the entire North Texas community.” “We’re thrilled to welcome the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder to Dickies Arena for this headline preseason matchup,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. “Fort Worth continues to shine as a premier destination for world-class sports and culture — from professional rodeo and NCAA championships to now NBA basketball. We look forward to the excitement, energy, and visitors this game will bring to our vibrant city.”