Dallas Mavericks, Stars Reach Agreement After Longtime Legal Battle over American Airlines Center
The teams resolved a lawsuit over arena control and said they will keep playing at American Airlines Center through 2030-31.
- On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars announced an agreement resolving "outstanding matters between the two organizations," confirming both teams will remain at the American Airlines Center through the 2030-31 season.
- This settlement concludes a legal feud initiated last year when the Mavericks sued, alleging the Stars blocked arena improvements and breached lease requirements by relocating their corporate headquarters to Frisco.
- In May, a Texas Business Court judge ruled in the Mavericks' favor, effectively granting them control of the arena after the Stars refused to participate in mandatory facility upgrades.
- Despite the truce, both franchises maintain plans to depart downtown Dallas by 2031; the Stars intend to build a $1B arena in Plano, while the Mavericks are eyeing the former Valley View Mall site.
- Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert welcomed the agreement, stating the city is "pleased to hear" the news as officials plan the long-term future of the downtown sports and entertainment district.
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Dallas Stars, Mavericks settle legal dispute over American Airlines Center
A joint statement from both the Mavs and Stars says both teams will remain at the American Airlines Center through the 2031 season. Both teams will be moving out of the downtown area after their leases expire following the season, with the Mavs possibly heading to north Dallas and the Stars planning a $3 billion sports and entertainment district in Plano.
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