The Mavs will have seven specialty-themed games in the upcoming campaign, which will give fans the opportunity to participate in unique giveaways. The Dallas Mavericks will soon welcome fans to American Airlines Center with a new lineup of theme nights for the 2026-27 season. The Mavericks officially unveiled their theme night schedule Wednesday morning. The team emphasized the addition of seven specialty-themed games in the upcoming campaign, which will give fans the opportunity to participate in unique giveaways when they buy ticket packs that coincide with each theme.Special themes for 2026-27 include Harry Potter Night on Dec. 14, a Holiday Game with PEANUTS on Dec. 19, Anime Night on Jan. 29 and Star Wars Night on March 26. The team is also bringing back its annual theme nights, which include Dallas’ home opener on Oct. 24, a Pride Night with Fourth Wing on Nov. 8 and Fan Appreciation Night on April 11. Fans can start preparing for the theme nights on Thursday when the Mavericks’ single-game tickets for 2026-27 go on sale. Chase cardholders will get priority access to the tickets at 10 a.m. and all fans can purchase tickets starting at 12 p.m. For more information on the Mavericks’ ticket sales, click here. Here’s a full look at the Mavericks’ 2026-27 theme night schedule: Mavericks’ specialty-themed games for 2026-27 Nov. 8: Fourth Wing Ticket Pack — The giveaway with the Fourth Wing Ticket Pack is an exclusive Mavs x Fourth Wing bomber jacket. The specialty-themed game will coincide with the team’s Pride Night, and a portion of each ticket pack purchased will benefit The Trevor Project. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Dec. 14: Harry Potter Night — The giveaway with the Harry Potter Night Ticket Pack is a Mavs x Harry Potter hat. Dec. 19: Holiday Game with PEANUTS — The Mavericks are planning to display a pregame showing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on the big screen at American Airlines Center. The ticket packs for this game include a light-up Snoopy bobblehead. Snoopy will also be in the building for photo opportunities. Dec. 26: Space Jam Night presented by Ticketmaster — The giveaway from this theme night is a Mavs x Space Jam Tune squad jersey. Bugs Bunny will make an appearance for this game. Jan. 29: Anime Night — The giveaway for this theme night is an exclusive Mavs anime bomber jacket. Feb. 2: Hello Kitty Night — The giveaway for this theme night is a mystery Mavs x Hello Kitty plush keychain. Attending fans will also have a chance to meet Hello Kitty. March 26: Star Wars Night — The giveaway for this theme night is a Mavs x Star Wars baseball jersey. Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite Star Wars characters. Mavericks’ annual theme nights for 2026-27 Oct. 24: Home Opener presented by Chase Oct. 28: Breast Health Awareness Night presented by UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center Oct. 30: 2026 Cup Nights presented by Dr Pepper Nov. 6: 2026 Cup Nights presented by Dr Pepper Nov. 8: Pride Night with Fourth Wing Jan. 7: Seats for Heroes presented by American Airlines Jan. 18: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 23: City Edition Night presented by Chase Feb. 6: African American Heritage Night presented by Jack Daniel’s Feb. 9: Heart Health Awareness Night presented by UT Southwestern Medical Center Feb. 11: Lunar New Year presented by Choctaw Casinos and Resorts March 9: Women’s Night March 13: Los Mavs presented by Ford March 31: Brain Health Awareness Night presented by UT Southwestern O’Donnell Brain Institute April 2: South Asian Night April 11: Fan Appreciation Night presented by Chase Collectible Pin Nights throughout the season presented by Dave & Buster’s Sep 9, 2026 SportsDay Staff Staff Writer Articles from the SportsDay Staff. 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Dec. 14: Harry Potter Night — The giveaway with the Harry Potter Night Ticket Pack is a Mavs x Harry Potter hat.
Dec. 19: Holiday Game with PEANUTS — The Mavericks are planning to display a pregame showing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on the big screen at American Airlines Center. The ticket packs for this game include a light-up Snoopy bobblehead. Snoopy will also be in the building for photo opportunities.
Dec. 26: Space Jam Night presented by Ticketmaster — The giveaway from this theme night is a Mavs x Space Jam Tune squad jersey. Bugs Bunny will make an appearance for this game.
Jan. 29: Anime Night — The giveaway for this theme night is an exclusive Mavs anime bomber jacket.
Feb. 2: Hello Kitty Night — The giveaway for this theme night is a mystery Mavs x Hello Kitty plush keychain. Attending fans will also have a chance to meet Hello Kitty.
March 26: Star Wars Night — The giveaway for this theme night is a Mavs x Star Wars baseball jersey. Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite Star Wars characters.
Mavericks’ annual theme nights for 2026-27
Oct. 24: Home Opener presented by Chase
Oct. 28: Breast Health Awareness Night presented by UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center
Oct. 30: 2026 Cup Nights presented by Dr Pepper
Nov. 6: 2026 Cup Nights presented by Dr Pepper
Nov. 8: Pride Night with Fourth Wing
Jan. 7: Seats for Heroes presented by American Airlines
Jan. 18: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 23: City Edition Night presented by Chase
Feb. 6: African American Heritage Night presented by Jack Daniel’s
Feb. 9: Heart Health Awareness Night presented by UT Southwestern Medical Center
Feb. 11: Lunar New Year presented by Choctaw Casinos and Resorts
March 9: Women’s Night
March 13: Los Mavs presented by Ford
March 31: Brain Health Awareness Night presented by UT Southwestern O’Donnell Brain Institute
April 2: South Asian Night
April 11: Fan Appreciation Night presented by Chase
Collectible Pin Nights throughout the season presented by Dave & Buster’s
