Dallas Wings Secure Control Over New Practice Facility Construction

City Council grants team oversight of $81 million project, raising questions about costs and relocation plans.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:39am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes in navy blue, teal, and white, conceptually representing the complex dynamics of a WNBA team's relocation and facility development.The Dallas Wings' ambitious plans for a new practice facility reflect the team's vision and the city's evolving sports infrastructure.Dallas Today

The Dallas Wings have secured control over the construction of their new $81 million practice facility, after the Dallas City Council granted the WNBA franchise oversight of the project. This shift from the original plan, which had the city managing and funding both the arena renovation and practice facility, raises questions about the team's financial commitment and the broader implications for their relocation to downtown Dallas.

Why it matters

The decision to allow the Wings to oversee the construction process highlights the complex relationship between sports franchises and local governments when it comes to infrastructure development. It also underscores the team's determination to shape their own future, even if it means taking on additional financial risk.

The details

Under the new agreement, the Wings will be responsible for an additional $27 million in costs beyond the original $54 million cap on city funding. This arrangement adds pressure and accountability, as the team will have to repay incentives and forfeit future ones if the project fails. The Wings' larger goal is to transition from Arlington to downtown Dallas, with plans to play their home games at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Oak Cliff.

  • In 2024, the city approved a 15-year agreement that originally included the city managing and funding both the arena renovation and the practice facility construction.
  • In a recent vote, the Dallas City Council granted the Wings control over the construction process.
  • The new facility is expected to be largely completed by the 2027 WNBA season, with construction aiming for substantial progress by spring 2026.

The players

Dallas Wings

The WNBA franchise that is planning to relocate from Arlington to downtown Dallas and build a new $81 million practice facility.

Dallas City Council

The governing body that has granted the Dallas Wings control over the construction of their new practice facility, shifting from the original plan where the city would manage and fund the project.

Gregg Bibb

The CEO and managing partner of the Dallas Wings, who has stated that the team's commitment to the partnership with the city remains unwavering.

Chad West

A Dallas City Council member who pointed out that the Wings will have to repay incentives and forfeit future ones if the project fails.

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What they’re saying

“We must remain committed to this partnership and see it through.”

— Gregg Bibb, CEO and Managing Partner, Dallas Wings

“The Wings will have to repay incentives and forfeit future ones if the project fails.”

— Chad West, Dallas City Council Member

What’s next

The Wings will have another season at College Park Center before the new facility is expected to be largely completed by the 2027 WNBA season, with construction aiming for substantial progress by spring 2026.

The takeaway

This story highlights the complex relationship between sports franchises and local governments when it comes to infrastructure development. The Wings' decision to take on additional financial risk and oversight of the project underscores their determination to shape their own future, but also raises questions about the balance of power and responsibility in such partnerships.