Mavs Drop One Claim Against Stars in American Airlines Arena Dispute

The ongoing legal battle between the Dallas teams continues over arena operations.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:20am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game and hockey match happening simultaneously in an abstract, fragmented style, with the vibrant colors of the Mavericks and Stars uniforms overlapping across the canvas.The ongoing legal dispute between the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars over control and revenue sharing at their shared American Airlines arena continues to fracture the relationship between the two local sports franchises.Dallas Today

The Dallas Mavericks have filed to drop one of their claims against the Dallas Stars in the ongoing dispute over the American Airlines arena, according to court documents. The Mavs have decided to drop their claim of tortious interference against the Stars, which refers to the interference of business or contracts by a specified party.

Why it matters

The dispute between the two Dallas sports franchises over the operations and revenue sharing at the American Airlines arena has been ongoing for months, with both teams vying for control and a larger share of the profits from the shared venue.

The details

During a legal conference on Thursday, the Mavericks filed a notice of non-suit for their tortious interference claim against the Stars. This means the Mavs have decided to drop that specific claim from the overall legal battle between the two teams.

  • The dispute between the Mavericks and Stars over the American Airlines arena has been ongoing for months.
  • The latest development occurred during a legal conference on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Dallas Mavericks

A professional basketball team that plays in the American Airlines arena alongside the Dallas Stars.

Dallas Stars

A professional ice hockey team that shares the American Airlines arena with the Dallas Mavericks.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The remaining claims and disputes between the Mavericks and Stars over the American Airlines arena operations and revenue sharing are still ongoing and will continue to be litigated in the courts.

The takeaway

The ongoing legal battle between the two Dallas sports franchises highlights the complexities and challenges of sharing a multi-purpose arena, as both teams fight to secure a larger slice of the venue's profits and control.