The Indiana Pacers host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, October 23, 2026, for an NBA Regular Season matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (19:00 local venue time), with live broadcast coverage in the United States available on WTTV-CBS, KFAA, NBA League Pass, DAZN, MavsTV+, and Fubo.
The contest marks the first home appearance in 490 days for Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who missed the entire 2025-26 campaign after tearing his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Indiana Pacers enter the matchup with a 1-0 record following a 123-120 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in their season opener. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks compete in the Western Conference with a 0-1 record after falling 128-110 on the road against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. In the most recent meeting between the two franchises, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-130 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Where to watch Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks live
Viewers in the United States can follow the NBA Regular Season game between the Indiana Pacers and the Dallas Mavericks across over-the-air television, pay-per-view, and streaming platforms:
- WTTV-CBS: Over-the-air TV
- KFAA: Over-the-air TV
- NBA League Pass: Pay-per-view
- DAZN: Streaming
- MavsTV+: Streaming
- Fubo: Streaming
Start time and venue for Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks
Check the confirmed schedule details and location for the matchup in Indianapolis:
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Start time: 7 p.m. ET (19:00 local time at the arena in Indianapolis)
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis
- Competition: NBA — Regular Season
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How the Indiana Pacers arrive for the game
Led by head coach Rick Carlisle, the Indiana Pacers opened the 2026-27 season with a 123-120 road win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Power forward Pascal Siakam paced the offense with 30 points and 8 rebounds, while point guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded 23 points and 12 assists in his return to action. Speaking about his comeback, Haliburton said: “I didn’t think I was going to cry, But there was a moment where it just all hit me.”
Other contributors in the opening victory included Obi Toppin with 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 blocks; guard Andrew Nembhard with 18 points and 9 assists; center Ivica Zubac with 16 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 blocks; and Quenton Jackson, who added 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals in 16 minutes off the bench. Forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is also part of the main roster. Carlisle praised his veterans and bench energy after the debut. “You can’t take Pascal Siakam for granted, … He’s so consistent and makes it look so consistently easy,” Carlisle said. Addressing Jackson’s late-game minutes, the head coach added: “He earned his way into crunch time, That’s what we need. We need guys playing their hearts out. Anything less isn’t going to get us there.”
On the official injury report, the Indiana Pacers have ruled out three players: Aaron Nesmith (hamstring strain), T.J. McConnell (hamstring strain), and Johnny Furphy, who is out for the season following anterior cruciate ligament knee surgery. The official starting lineup has not yet been announced, and the head coach is expected to finalize the five starters shortly before tip-off.
How the Dallas Mavericks arrive for the game
The Dallas Mavericks are under the command of head coach Dusty May, who made his debut leading the Texas franchise in the 2026-27 season opener against the Houston Rockets. Despite the 128-110 loss on Wednesday (21), forward Cooper Flagg—the number 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year—scored 32 points (converting 11 of 13 free throws) and grabbed 5 rebounds. Flagg’s performance set the all-time NBA record for the highest scoring total by a teenager in a season opener.
Point guard Kyrie Irving scored 15 points against the Houston Rockets in his return from injury. Alongside Flagg and Irving, the Dallas Mavericks roster features P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, Zaccharie Risacher, and Naji Marshall.
For the second consecutive game, four Dallas Mavericks players are listed as out on the official injury report: Santi Aldama (recovering from preseason right knee surgery), Tarik Biberovic (right heel bursitis), Dereck Lively II (recovering from right foot surgery performed in December), and Caleb Martin (right thumb sprain). In addition, Jett Howard is listed as doubtful due to right calf soreness and tightness. Dusty May has not yet confirmed the starting lineup, which will be released moments before the opening tip.
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Officiating for Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks
The officiating crew and Replay Center assignments for the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Dallas Mavericks had not yet been announced by the NBA ahead of tip-off.
Head-to-head history and next game for Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks
In the all-time NBA Regular Season series between the two franchises, the Indiana Pacers hold a record of 40 wins and 49 losses against the Dallas Mavericks, comprising a 23-21 mark at home and a 17-28 record on the road. During the 2025-26 season, when the Indiana Pacers finished with 19 wins and 63 losses without Tyrese Haliburton and the Dallas Mavericks posted a 26-56 record, the Texas team won both regular-season meetings: 107-105 on October 29, 2025, and 134-130 on February 22, 2026. Following Friday’s game in Indianapolis, the next scheduled matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026-27 regular season will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026.
