What happened: Dallas will play its first two games on the road before returning home. The schedule includes 21 national television appearances.
Why it matters: The calendar establishes the travel and rest pattern for the upcoming season. National exposure will put a sizable share of the slate in wider view.
By the numbers: Dallas opens with two road games, hosts its home opener Oct. 24 and has 21 national television games.
What to watch: The DLLS Mavericks Show will break down the schedule at 3 p.m.