Watch the Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets battle on KFAA, WFAA and more, fronted by Mark Followill

The much-anticipated clash between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets drops on 22 October 2026, with the first official kick-off scheduled for 01:30 UK time. Fans from around the world will have plenty of ways to tune in, whether they prefer the American broadcast networks, the British feed on Sky Sports, or the continuous world-wide NBA.com player-by-play channel. It is going to be one for the ages, and the commentary team has never been more formidable.

The crown jewel of this season's broadcasts is the newly engineered WFAA call, a collaboration between the Dallas Mavericks and TEGNA that has been described by the players themselves as "a game-changer" for the NBA Community. This is where much of the action will be carried, with the full call assembled to deliver a seamless, story-rich experience from the first kick-off to the final score.

The WFAA call: who is on and why it matters

At the heart of the WFAA broadcast is Mark Followill, the legendary play-by-play announcer who has fronted the Dallas Mavericks on TV for years. According to the official announcement, he is now in his 19th season as the Mavericks play-by-play announcer, and his presence anchors the whole call. Followill has long been the voice fans turn to, and recent teases on MavsTV have hinted that this season's programming is bigger and bolder than ever before.

He will be joined by two of the most celebrated names in Mavericks history: Derek Harper and Devin Harris, both regarded as Mavs legends. Their addition to the call is a reminder of how much pedigree these two bring to the table, and their partnership with Followill is expected to be a highlight of the night.

Supporting the main play-by-play are Jeff "Skin" Wade and Lesley McCaslin, both of whom will be on the call for the newly scheduled WFAA games. Pre- and post-game coverage is being handled by Dana Larson and Brian Dameris, who will fill in the moments before the first shot and after the final score. The announcement also notes special appearances in some broadcasts by WFAA's Emmy award-winning sports team, including Joe Trahan and others, adding yet another layer of star power to the mix.

The other channels: KRLD and Space City

Beyond the flagship WFAA call, the battle will also be carried on additional channels. On KRLD 105.3 FM "The Fan", the commentary team will be fronted by the presenter Mike Peasley, with Chuck Cooperstein as the main commentator and Brian Dameris as co-commentator. This gives fans a second, fully independent play-by-play to follow the same battle from a different angle.

Meanwhile, the Space City Home Network will carry its own call, with Craig Ackerman as the main commentator and Ryan Hollins as co-commentator. Whether Space City's version runs in parallel or on a separate schedule, it offers yet another opportunity to watch the Mavericks and Rockets square off.

Where to watch and what to expect

For those who follow the standard American and British coverage, the usual channels are in play. American fans can tune into ESPN, TNT and ABC, while British-based viewers can follow the action through Sky Sports. The world-wide player-by-play feed on NBA.com remains the definitive source for the full, uninterrupted broadcast, and this season's WFAA call is expected to be a premium experience on that front.

The 22 October 2026 Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets battle is shaping up to be one of the most richly commented games in the season, with a commentary team that spans veteran play-by-play talent and legendary supporting voices. Whether you are watching on KFAA, WFAA, KRLD, Space City, or one of the standard American, British and world feeds, you will get a front-row seat to what should be a decisive and dramatic matchup.

For the full story on how the Dallas Mavericks and TEGNA teamed up to broadcast games on WFAA, see the official announcement:

Dallas Mavericks and TEGNA Team Up to Broadcast Games on WFAA

Article generated: 22 October 2026, 01:33 GMT