What happened: The regular-season schedule opens at home Oct. 2. The opener is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT.
Why it matters: That date begins a back-to-back, with Dallas on the road Oct. 3. October includes nine home games.
By the numbers: The schedule has 13 back-to-back sets covering 26 games.
What to watch: The full local broadcast schedule remains to be announced.