Mavericks Unveil Plans for New Dallas Arena

Fans survey preferred locations and amenities for team's future home by 2031

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:56am

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The Dallas Mavericks are seeking fan input on where to build their next arena and what features it should include. The team's lease at American Airlines Center expires in 2031, and they are considering two potential sites: the current City Hall location downtown or the former Valley View Mall property in North Dallas. The Mavericks are also in discussions with the city about a mixed-use development that could reshape a major section of the city for decades.

Why it matters

The Mavericks' arena decision will have a significant impact on the future of downtown Dallas or North Dallas, depending on the site selected. The team's new home could spur economic growth and redevelopment in the chosen area, making this a high-stakes decision for the city and its residents.

The details

The Mavericks have sent an invite-only survey to their Club Maverick season ticket holders, asking for feedback on preferred locations, desired amenities, ticket options, and examples of modern venues like Chase Center in San Francisco. Meanwhile, the City of Dallas has launched its own public 'Open Call for Concepts' survey, seeking community ideas on the future of Dallas City Hall and surrounding properties, whether to renovate the existing building or redevelop the site entirely.

  • The Mavericks' lease at American Airlines Center expires in 2031.
  • The team hopes to announce a site decision by summer 2026.
  • Submissions for the City of Dallas 'Open Call for Concepts' survey are due by May 3, 2026.

The players

Dallas Mavericks

The professional basketball team that currently plays at the American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas.

City of Dallas

The local government of the city of Dallas, Texas, which owns the current American Airlines Center and is involved in discussions about the Mavericks' future arena.

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What’s next

The City of Dallas 'Open Call for Concepts' survey is due by May 3, 2026, and the Mavericks hope to announce a site decision for their new arena by summer 2026.

The takeaway

The Mavericks' arena decision will have a significant impact on the future development of either downtown Dallas or North Dallas, depending on the site selected. This high-stakes decision will involve input from both the team's fans and the broader Dallas community as the city and the franchise work to create a modern, mixed-use arena that can serve as an economic engine for decades to come.