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Dallas Mavericks Statement on Fans in the Arena

The health and safety of Dallas Mavericks fans, players and employees remains the organization's top priority.

Dallas Mavericks Statement on Fans in the Arena

The health and safety of Dallas Mavericks fans, players and employees remains the organization’s top priority. After careful consideration and in collaboration with the NBA, American Airlines Center, and Dallas County public health officials, the Mavs plan to start the 2020-21 preseason without fans. The Mavs' only home preseason game is scheduled for Thursday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m.

We are optimistic that we will be able to welcome fans back to AAC this season but want to make sure we do so in the safest way possible, said Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall.Unfortunately, having looked closely at the current data, trends and historical spikes, we cannot risk our fans' safety, which is in the best interest of our community.

No definitive timetable has been set for fans returning to the arena and the Mavs will continue to work with Dallas County leadership and public health officials to determine the best possible scenario closer to the start of the regular season.


The Mavs preseason schedule begins on the road tomorrow, Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. vs the Milwaukee Bucks and will be streamed live on mavs.com. The Mavs will tip off the 2020-21 regular season on the road against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 9:30 p.m. CT on ESPN and FSSW. Following their opener against the Suns, the Mavericks will travel to Los Angeles for a Christmas matchup with the defending NBA champion L.A. Lakers at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.

For the complete first half schedule including preseason games starting December 12, please visit mavs.com.

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