Today Dallas Mavericks announced a new multi-year broadcast rights agreement with TEGNA. This landmark deal will bring all in-market games Mavericks games not exclusively televised nationally to approximately 10 million Texans, free over-the-air, nearly tripling the team’s current reach.
Starting with the Mavs vs. Suns matchup on October 26th, TEGNA station KMPX Dallas-Ft. Worth (Ch. 29) will be the new home for fans, broadcasting 70 or more games in the first season alone. Additionally, 15 or more games will be simulcast on WFAA Dallas-Ft. Worth (Ch. 8), ensuring even broader access.
The broadcast doesn’t stop in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. TEGNA stations in Waco (KCEN and KAGS), Tyler (KYTX), Midland-Odessa (KWES), Abilene (KXVA), and San Angelo (KIDY) will also carry the games, making Mavericks basketball available statewide.
As part of the agreement, WFAA becomes the official local broadcast partner of the Dallas Mavericks. Fans can look forward to extensive behind-the-scenes coverage and in-depth analysis from lead sports anchor Joe Trahan, bringing them closer to the action than ever before.
“We are looking forward to giving Dallas Mavericks fans every opportunity possible to watch our exciting team build on the momentum of its incredible run to the NBA Finals last season,” said Patrick Dumont, governor of the Mavericks. “Our new agreement with TEGNA helps meaningfully deliver on that goal by broadcasting more games to more local homes than in any period in franchise history. Through our new partnership with TEGNA and our expanded relationship with WFAA, more Mavs fans than ever before will be able to watch the team they love.”
“We are excited to tip off the new season by bringing our games to more MFFLs across Texas,” said Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall. “It was a pleasure working with TEGNA last season to deliver additional viewing experiences for ten games. Building on the overwhelmingly positive feedback received, we look forward to providing millions more Mavs fans access to watch our games throughout the entire season. Stay tuned and let’s go Mavs!”
This deal marks a new era for Mavericks fans across the Lone Star State, providing unprecedented access to their beloved team and setting the stage for a thrilling basketball season.