Dallas Mavericks
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
2500 Victory Avenue
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City
Dallas
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Notes
Shared with the NHL Dallas Stars. Under new ownership led by Patrick Dumont (Adelson/Dumont family, Las Vegas Sands), the Mavericks announced June 1, 2026 an option agreement to buy ~104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site in North Dallas (near Preston Rd & LBJ Freeway / I-635) for a proposed new arena and entertainment district; current AAC lease runs through 2031
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Phone
(214) 222-3687 (main); Guest Services 214-665-4299; Box Office 214-665-4797
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State
TX
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Venue name
American Airlines Center
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Zip code
75219
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Parking
Cheapest
DART Green/Orange line to Victory Station (~$3 round trip); for drivers, West End garages (~$10-20, 8-12 min walk)
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Guide url
americanairlinescenter.com/plan-your-visit/parking
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Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Lot F and/or Lexus Garage with prepaid pass on a first-come basis; valid placard/plate required
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Hours
Lots/garages typically open ~2-3 hours before events; hours vary by event
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Payment
Cashless — credit/debit and mobile wallets; prepaid mobile passes scanned at entry
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Premium
Platinum Lot serves VIP/premium and season-ticket holders; details via Mavericks ticketing/premium services
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Prepaid
Available online in advance (often discounted); reserve via the Mavericks/Stars app or third-party platforms (e.g., ParkWhiz, Vivid Seats)
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Prices
Platinum Lot ~$30-40; Gold Lot ~$25-35; Victory Park garages ~$15-25; West End garages ~$10-20; playoff/major concert nights trend higher
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Public transport
DART Green & Orange light-rail lines and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) serve adjacent Victory Station; DART Bus Route 49
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena; Victory Park is a developed urban footprint with no surface lots, so there is no traditional tailgating (pre-game gathering happens at Victory Park restaurants instead)
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Traffic
Woodall Rodgers Freeway (jams on sellouts); Victory Avenue north toward Dallas North Tollway clears faster
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Types
Official Platinum Lot and Gold Lot, Victory Park garages (Lexus Garage, Lot F, etc.), West End garages, plus limited on-street metered parking. Over 5,000 spaces within ~2 blocks
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Public transportation
Airport connection
DART connects to DFW International Airport (Orange Line) and Dallas Love Field (via DART bus/connections)
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App
DART GoPass app and DART.org; TRE schedules at trinityrailwayexpress.org
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Best option
DART Green or Orange line to Victory Station — best venue transit access in Dallas
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Bus routes
DART Bus Route 49 (board at Rosa Parks Plaza/West End to Houston @ Payne stop), seven days a week
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Fare
~$3 round trip via DART GoPass app; TRE accepted between Fort Worth T&P and Dallas Union Station
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Ferry
N/A — landlocked inland arena
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Nearest station
Victory Station, directly adjacent to the arena (~2 min walk)
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Rail lines
DART Green Line and Orange Line (light rail) plus Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter rail; Red/Blue line riders transfer at West End Station
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Tips
For 6 p.m.+ Mavs games, a westbound TRE train departs Victory Station 20 min after the game (no Sunday TRE service); DART Green/Orange run until ~midnight on event nights
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Walking distance
~2 minutes from Victory Station to arena entrance
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Shuttles
Accessibility
DART Paratransit Division serves guests with disabilities (214-515-7272)
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Cost
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Dropoff
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Notes
M-Line trolley (free) connects Uptown/McKinney Ave toward the West End for transfer to rail
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Operator
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Park ride
DART park-and-ride lots along the Green/Orange lines feed Victory Station
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Pickup
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Schedule
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Bicycles
Share station
Dallas-area bike share (e.g., dockless providers) operates in Victory Park / Uptown vicinity
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Tips
The Katy Trail runs nearby (Uptown), providing a bike-friendly approach to Victory Park
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Designated ADA spaces in Lot F and/or Lexus Garage (prepaid pass, placard/plate required), first-come basis
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Assistive listening
"Listen" assistive listening system; free receivers at Guest Relations (Plaza Concourse sec. 104, Terrace Concourse sec. 326) with valid ID
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Contact
ADA Coordinator, 214-665-4299, guestservices@americanairlinescenter.com; Box Office 214-665-4797
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Dropoff
Accessible drop-off near arena entrances; Guest Services and escorts available at entry points (214-665-4299)
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Elevators
Elevators throughout the building, including access to the Event-Level floor for GA/SRO ticket holders
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Fun fact
AAC states it meets or exceeds ADA and Texas accessibility requirements and offers free escort service at all entry points
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Restrooms
All public restrooms are wheelchair accessible; gender-neutral/family restrooms on each level; dedicated nursing room on Plaza Level
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Service animals
Trained service dogs (and miniature horses) welcome, leashed/harnessed; comfort animals prohibited; relief area in Lot F
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair and companion seating with appropriate sight lines on all levels (1 accessible seat + up to 3 companion seats)
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — fully cashless since November 1, 2022 (credit/debit and mobile wallets only)
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Craft beer
Multiple local/craft and domestic beers at bars and concession stands throughout the concourses (Modelo Gold Lion Bar & Grill among them)
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Fun fact
AAC was among the first NBA/NHL arenas to deploy fully autonomous, checkout-free concession markets
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Local
Texas-themed and regional concepts including El Taco Tex and the Modelo Gold Lion Bar & Grill
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Mobile ordering
Yes — frictionless autonomous checkout-free markets (Standard AI cameras + SpotOn mobile payment) and app-based mobile ordering
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Notable stands
Modelo Gold Lion Bar & Grill, El Taco Tex, and autonomous grab-and-go markets
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Outside food policy
Outside food/beverage generally prohibited; clear-bag policy applies (see Food & Beverage Policies page)
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Parking Apps Accepted
Mavericks/Stars app, ParkWhiz, Vivid Seats for prepaid parking
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Signature food
Niman Ranch all-beef hot dogs (hickory-smoked) on signature brioche buns; birria grilled cheese at the Modelo Gold Lion Bar & Grill
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Vegetarian
Vegan nachos and vegan street tacos (plant-based meat), vegan power bowl (quinoa/cucumber/tomato/garbanzo), and plant-based burger available
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Venue history
Architect
David M. Schwarz/Architectural Services, Inc. with HKS, Inc. (Dallas) and Johnson/McKibben Architects
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Construction cost
US$420 million (~$764 million in 2025 dollars)
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Famous moments
Hosted 2006, 2011, and 2024 NBA Finals; Mavericks won their first NBA title in 2011 (clinched in Miami); 2007 NHL All-Star Game; 2017 & 2023 NCAA Women's Final Four
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Fun fact
Nicknamed "The Hangar" for its Quonset-hut-style roof and American Airlines branding; Dirk Nowitzki statue stands on PNC Plaza outside the arena
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Opened
2001 (opened July 17, 2001; first event an Eagles concert July 17/18, 2001)
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Original capacity
~20,000 for basketball at opening (retractable seating; 18,532 for hockey)
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Original name
American Airlines Center (naming rights acquired by American Airlines in 1999 for $195 million; name unchanged since opening)
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Renovations
~$30M+ upgrades in recent seasons; PNC Plaza (formerly Victory/AT&T Plaza) rebranding; ongoing premium-seating and technology upgrades
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Retired numbers
Mavericks retired numbers — Dirk Nowitzki #41 (retired Jan. 5, 2022), Brad Davis #10, Rolando Blackman #22, Derek Harper #12; 2011 NBA Championship banner
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Venue details
Capacity
19,200 (up to 21,146 with standing room)
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena (~840,000 sq ft); roof leaks delayed two Mavs games in 2022
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Elevation
~430 ft above sea level (Dallas elevation)
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Levels
Multiple tiers — Plaza (lower), Lexus/club, suite, and Terrace (upper) levels
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Premium
Luxury suites plus premium clubs including RYSE Energy Club, Regions Bank Champions Club, Admiral Theater Box Lounge, and Platinum Season Tickets
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Scoreboard
1080 HD center-hung scoreboard plus two large video boards at each upper end; Daktronics displays on PNC Plaza exterior
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Shared tenants
NHL Dallas Stars (co-tenant since 2001); also hosts WNBA Dallas Wings select games, concerts, and other events
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (retractable seating converts the bowl from ~20,000 basketball to 18,532 hockey)
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