DFW is Cowboys country first, but the NBA fanbase is growing. Here is where to catch non-Mavs NBA games around the metroplex.
Best for multiple games at once:
- Christie's Sports Bar (Greenville Ave, Dallas) — Multiple massive TVs. They will put any game on any screen if you ask. Sunday NBA slate here is underrated.
- Hero (multiple DFW locations) — Upscale sports bar chain. Good for NBA League Pass games that are not on national TV.
- Buffalo Wild Wings (everywhere) — They have every channel. Not the best food or atmosphere but guaranteed to have the game on.
Best for NBA playoff atmosphere: 4. Happiest Hour (Harwood District, Dallas) — Gets genuinely rowdy during NBA playoffs. Even for non-Mavs series. The Finals atmosphere here is electric. 5. Truck Yard (Lower Greenville) — Outdoor screens. Playoff basketball on a nice April/May evening is a vibe.
For specific fanbases:
- Lakers fans: They are everywhere. No specific bar, they just show up in purple and gold at any sports bar.
- Warriors fans: The Steph Curry bandwagon hit DFW hard in 2015-2018. They congregate at the trendier spots.
- Celtics fans: Surprisingly large fanbase in DFW due to Boston transplants. No official watch party spot identified.
At home:
- NBA League Pass ($15-25/month) — Every out-of-market game. Essential for non-Mavs NBA fans.
- ESPN / TNT / ABC — National TV games. The marquee matchups.
- NBC starting in 2025-26 — New broadcast partner adds more national games.
Sources: Google Maps, personal visits, NBA broadcast schedule
Whats your experience been?
Christie's on Greenville is the move for NBA. They have enough TVs to put 4 games on simultaneously and the bartenders actually know basketball. Not just a football bar.