Dallas Mavericks Seek New Arena at City Hall Site

Team plans to relocate from American Airlines Center when lease expires in 2031.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:19pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball arena or game scene, with sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of navy, red, and yellow, conveying the conceptual complexity of the Mavericks' arena plans.The Dallas Mavericks' search for a new home arena reflects the complex negotiations between professional sports teams and local governments over the development of modern sports facilities.Dallas Today

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to resubmit plans to transform the current Dallas City Hall site into a new sports arena. Mavericks CEO Rick Welts has informed city leaders of the organization's intent to propose the project within the coming days, noting preliminary discussions with City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert about a potential deal structure.

Why it matters

As the Mavericks' lease at the American Airlines Center nears its end in 2031, the team is exploring options for a new home court. The City Hall site is a primary focus, but the Mavericks are also considering the former Valley View Center site in North Dallas.

The details

The Mavericks are looking to relocate from the American Airlines Center in Victory Park once their current lease expires in five years. While the City Hall site is a primary focus for the new arena, the team is also weighing that proposal against the former Valley View Center site in North Dallas.

  • The Mavericks' current lease at the American Airlines Center expires in 2031.
  • Mavericks CEO Rick Welts informed city leaders of the team's intent to resubmit plans for the City Hall site within the coming days.

The players

Rick Welts

CEO of the Dallas Mavericks.

Kimberly Bizor Tolbert

City Manager of Dallas, Texas.

Dallas Mavericks

A professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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What they’re saying

“The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to take another shot at transforming the current Dallas City Hall site into a new sports arena.”

— Rick Welts, CEO, Dallas Mavericks

What’s next

City leadership has not yet released details on the timeline for reviewing the Mavericks' resubmitted plans for the City Hall site.

The takeaway

The Mavericks' search for a new home court highlights the ongoing evolution of sports facilities and the need for cities to balance the interests of professional teams with the needs of the broader community.