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Mavs CEO addresses potential City Hall arena move
Welts aims to clarify comments about Dallas site as city weighs options
Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:37am
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Mavericks CEO Rick Welts has sought to clarify recent remarks about Dallas City Hall potentially serving as a new arena site for the NBA team. The comments come as city leaders evaluate options for repairing or relocating the Mavericks' current home.
Why it matters
The Mavericks' arena situation is a major issue for the city of Dallas, with the team's lease at the American Airlines Center set to expire in the coming years. Any potential move to a new location, including City Hall, would have significant implications for the team, the city's downtown, and local taxpayers.
The details
Welts said his previous comments about City Hall were not meant to be an official proposal, but rather an acknowledgment that the city is considering all options as it weighs the future of the Mavericks' home. The team's current arena, the American Airlines Center, is aging and in need of repairs or replacement.
- Mavericks' lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in the coming years.
The players
Rick Welts
CEO of the Dallas Mavericks.
Dallas City Hall
A potential new arena site being considered by city leaders for the Mavericks.
What they’re saying
“My comments were not meant to be an official proposal, but rather an acknowledgment that the city is considering all options as it weighs the future of the Mavericks' home.”
— Rick Welts, CEO, Dallas Mavericks
What’s next
City leaders in Dallas are expected to continue evaluating options for the Mavericks' future home, including potential renovations or a relocation to a new site such as City Hall.
The takeaway
The Mavericks' arena situation is a complex issue with significant implications for the team, the city's downtown, and local taxpayers. As the team's lease nears expiration, city leaders must carefully weigh all options to ensure a sustainable long-term solution.
