The Dallas Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA preseason game on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 (10/15/25) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

How to watch

Here are your best options to watch the game if you don’t already have cable:

Watch for free with a trial of DIRECTV or FuboTV .

You can also watch with a subscription to ESPN Unlimited or Sling .

Streaming platform Free trial Monthly price Discount DIRECTV Yes $89.99 $40 off your first month FuboTV Yes $84.99 $30 off your first month ESPN Unlimited No $29.99 No Sling Blue No $50.99 Half off your first month

Here’s what you need to know:

What : NBA Preseason

Who : Mavericks vs. Lakers

When : Oct. 15, 2025 (10/15/25)

Time : 10:30 p.m. ET

Where : Crypto.com Arena

TV : ESPN

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