DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and WFAA’s parent company TEGNA announced today a multi-year media rights agreement that will make WFAA the team's official local broadcast partner.
Under the new deal, all 70 non-nationally televised Mavericks games will be broadcast over-the-air for free on KMPX (Ch. 29). Of those games, 15 or more will be simulcast on WFAA (Ch. 8). WFAA will also air five Mavs games as part ABC’s exclusive national NBA schedule: Dec. 25 vs. Minnesota, Jan. 25 vs. Boston, Feb. 23 @ Golden State, Mar. 9 vs Phoenix, and Mar. 16 vs. Philadelphia.
As the 2024-2024 NBA season nears, KMPX’s branding will change as it transitions to a fully locally-programmed independent station. (The Spanish language content currently airing on Ch. 29 will be moved to a different channel prior to the NBA season’s start.)
Details on Ch. 29’s future branding will be communicated to fans and viewers ahead of the start of the season – including information on where to watch Ch. 29 on your streaming and cable providers.
But fans don’t have to pay a dime to watch the Mavericks play this year if they have a TV with antenna capabilities or have equipped their television with an antenna.
Here’s what you need to know about how to watch WFAA, KMPX and the Mavericks with an antenna this season.
How do I watch the Mavericks with an antenna?
An HD antenna can be purchased via Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers. You can find reviews for the best TV antennas on the market on The New York Times, CNET, Popular Mechanics, and Consumer Product Testing.
Once attached to your television, setting it up is a simple, three-step process.
- Push the “menu” or “input” button on your remote.
- Go to the “channel” or “TV” or “setup” menu option
- Select “scan” or “auto-scan.”
The video at the top of this article provides an additional, easy walkthrough on how you can rescan your television yourself to guarantee you're getting our crispiest broadcast possible.
We also have a step-by-step description on this process – and explanation of the technology behind it – for you to follow along with right here.
For additional information on the new partnership between WFAA and the Mavericks, head here.