Dallas, TX · Capacity: 20,000
Downtown Dallas arena hosting the Mavericks (NBA) and Stars (NHL). A 19,200-seat venue in the Victory Park district with upscale dining, championship banners, and a year-round concert and event calendar.
American Airlines Center is the shared home of the Mavericks and Stars, a brick-and-glass arena anchoring the Victory Park district just north of downtown Dallas.
Restaurants and bars surround it, and it's an easy ride from downtown and Uptown.
Below are the Dallas stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the arena.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near American Airlines Center in Dallas — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the arena first.
This Uptown Dallas landmark is a favorite of visiting team owners, players, and high-roller fans. The Crescent Court's prime location puts you minutes from the American Airlines Center and the city's best postgame dining.
A glamorous Uptown boutique hotel known for its lavish concept suites and rooftop pool scene, Hotel ZaZa is where Dallas's celebrity and sports crowd gravitates. Minutes from American Airlines Center, it's a top pick for visiting NBA and NHL players. The on-site Dragonfly restaurant and late-night lounge keep the energy going well past the final buzzer.
Dallas's grand dame hotel since 1980 in a restored 1920s mansion. Oprah Winfrey, George W. Bush, Mick Jagger.
The Omni Dallas is connected by skybridge to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and positioned a short walk from the American Airlines Center where the Mavericks and Stars play, making it the most convenient luxury hotel in Dallas for visiting teams, sports executives, and fans attending arena events. The rooftop pool, multiple restaurants, and polished service create a resort-within-the-city atmosphere, and the American Airlines Center lobby is literally visible from upper-floor rooms. During NBA and NHL playoff runs the hotel fills with a Who's Who of sports personalities.
Built in 1912 by Anheuser-Busch founder Adolphus Busch, this Beaux-Arts landmark in downtown Dallas exudes Texas-sized grandeur with a rooftop pool and acclaimed restaurant. Cowboys fans have been toasting victories here for over a century—the lobby bar's old-world elegance makes every game day feel momentous.
W Dallas – Victory is the ultra-modern luxury hotel connected directly to American Airlines Center, making it the most conveniently located sports hotel in Dallas for Mavericks and Stars fans. The Living Room bar in the lobby transforms into a packed pregame scene on game nights, with fans in team gear mixing with the hotel's stylish regular clientele. An elevated pool deck provides views of the Dallas skyline for a memorable postgame wind-down.
Deep Ellum's sprawling indoor-outdoor bar and restaurant with massive patios, craft cocktails, and a party atmosphere that draws Dallas celebrities. Post Malone, Dak Prescott, and Luka Doncic have all been spotted here after big wins.
A Deep Ellum craft beer bar with 40+ rotating Texas taps and a laid-back patio that captures Dallas's evolving beer culture. Cowboys and Mavericks fans pregame here with local brews from Community, Peticolas, and Four Corners before Uber-ing to AT&T Stadium or the AAC.
Dallas's favorite outdoor beer garden sits right along the popular Katy Trail in Uptown, offering over 80 beers on tap and a sprawling patio with big screens. Mavericks and Stars fans pack this place before and after games at nearby American Airlines Center. The laid-back Texas vibe and giant outdoor space make it a year-round favorite.
Part beer garden, part live music venue, The Rustic is Dallas's go-to postgame hangout with a massive outdoor patio and Texas comfort food. Country acts and cold Lone Stars keep the energy high long after the final whistle.
Open only a few days a week and famous for selling out fast, Cattleack is a pilgrimage for BBQ-obsessed fans visiting Dallas. The brisket and ribs consistently rank among the best in Texas, making the wait an essential part of the fan travel experience.
Meso Maya brings the flavors of interior Mexico to downtown Dallas with dishes like cochinita pibil and mole negro that go far beyond Tex-Mex. Just minutes from American Airlines Center, it's a favorite among Mavericks season ticket holders. The house-made margaritas and vibrant atmosphere set the tone for a big game night.
Nobu's elegant Dallas outpost in the Crescent complex, blending Japanese precision with Texas swagger. Signature dishes like miso black cod draw Tony Romo, Mark Cuban, and Post Malone for upscale pregame and postgame dining.
Widely considered one of the best BBQ joints in Texas, Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum draws massive lines for its melt-in-your-mouth brisket and beef ribs. Located near American Airlines Center, it's the ultimate pre-game fuel for Mavericks and Stars fans. Celebrity chef endorsements and national TV features have cemented its legendary status.
Home to both the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars, American Airlines Center anchors the Victory Park entertainment district with a dual-sport atmosphere that makes it one of basketball and hockey's most active arenas. The Mavs' passionate fan base and the Stars' loyal hockey following ensure that AAC events feel like genuine sporting occasions.
American Airlines Center is home to both the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars and ranks among the most fan-forward arenas in the country — the behind-the-scenes tour offers access to locker rooms, the championship banners, and ice-level views that put you inches from where Dirk Nowitzki made history and the Stars have raised their Stanley Cup banners. The surrounding Victory Park district has developed into a genuine entertainment destination with restaurants and bars that create a full pre- and post-game ecosystem. Luka Doncic-era Mavericks games here have generated some of the most electric home-court environments in modern NBA history.
The AT&T Stadium Tailgate Village in Arlington is the NFL's grandest pregame spectacle — an enormous organized tailgate zone surrounding the world's largest column-free building, with over 100,000 square feet of fan activation space, live music, and the signature Cowboys Star experience. The 80,000-square-foot high-definition video board visible from inside is the most jaw-dropping feature in professional sports, and the tailgate village gives you the ideal warm-up context before experiencing it for the first time. America's Team has built the most theatrical home-game presentation in football, and it starts in the parking lots three hours before kick-off.
Tour 'Jerry World,' the $1.2 billion palace of the Dallas Cowboys, featuring the massive center-hung video board and a world-class contemporary art collection. VIP guided tours take fans to the field, locker room, press box, Cowboys suite level, and the Miller Lite Club. One of the most impressive NFL stadium tours available.
The Cotton Bowl in Fair Park is one of college football's most historic venues, hosting the legendary Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas every October during the State Fair of Texas. The combination of Big Tex, corny dogs, carnival rides, and 90,000 fans split evenly in Crimson and Burnt Orange makes it the most unique regular-season college football game in America.
Dallas' historic entertainment district with 30+ live music venues, street art murals, and late-night bars — the beating heart of the city's arts and music scene.
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Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Jay-Z, Post Malone, Post Malone, Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Pat Green, Paige Bueckers have been spotted at American Airlines Center.
American Airlines Center has a capacity of 20,000 people.
American Airlines Center opened in 2001. It was designed by HKS, Inc., David M. Schwarz.
Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, National Basketball Association play home games at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
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