Plano Makes Formal Offer to Host Dallas Stars

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The city of Plano has quietly made a formal offer to host the NHL's Dallas Stars, presenting a letter of intent to the team as it explores options beyond its current home at the American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas. The Stars have not signed the Plano proposal, and city officials are keeping the details private, but the move adds fresh intrigue to the team's search for a post-2031 home.

Why it matters

The Stars' lease at the American Airlines Center runs through 2031, but the team has said it needs roughly 75 acres for a new arena and surrounding entertainment district. Plano's offer represents a potential suburban alternative as the Stars also discuss staying downtown with Dallas city officials.

The details

According to Dallas City Council member Chad West, Plano has presented a letter of intent to the Stars, though team officials have not signed anything. Plano Mayor John B. Muns previously said the city had made the team a 'really good offer,' but Plano representatives declined to confirm the terms publicly. The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano has been reported as a leading candidate site for a potential new Stars arena.

• The Stars' lease at the American Airlines Center runs through 2031.
• In December 2025, Plano Mayor John B. Muns said the city had made the Stars a 'really good offer'.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The next public clues are likely to come from any Plano City Council agenda items tied to a potential arena deal, formal responses from the Stars' ownership group, and follow-up comments from Dallas officials trying to keep the team in the city.