Parking at American Airlines Center Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars
American Airlines Center (AAC) is home to the Dallas Mavericks NBA team and NHL Dallas Stars team in downtown Dallas, Texas. The AAC address sits out on 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Here are the parking tips for the stadium.
How Much is American Airlines Center Parking?
Depending on how far you are willing to walk to the venue, you can find great Dallas Mavericks parking rates. If you are looking for $10 parking rates, use 2000 McKinney Ave and 1100 McKinney Ave for parking. Parking lots M, F, E, and K go for $15-20 per parking space, but these lots fill up quickly, so arrive early. Finally, fans can use SpotHero above to find better parking deals for games and events.
American Airlines Center Handicap Parking Spots
Accessible parking spaces are available in Lot F, the Lexus garage, the Blue Lot, and AudiPark for fans to use. Handicap parking options come at a first-come-first-served basis, so plan to arrive early to claim a spot. Finally, fans will need to present a valid parking pass and placard to leave their vehicles in these parking spaces.
Can you Tailgate at the Stadium?
Fans can tailgate in the parking lots before a basketball or hockey game. In addition to tailgating, fans can pregame at the local bars near the venue. Some fan-favorite bars near the venue include Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Club, The Dump Lounge, and El Jimador Tequila Bar.
Also, be sure to visit the American Airlines Center Food guide to see what you can get on matchday. Along with that, visit the American Airlines Center Bag Policy to see what bag can enter the facility.
Should I Take Public Transportation?
Fans looking to take public transportation to the stadium can use the Trinity Railway Express or local bus routes. Taking the TRE (Trinity Railway Express) can use any station between Fort Worth’s T& P Station and Dallas Union Station. Fans looking to take the bus can use route 49 to get to the stadium.
In addition to the Trinity Railway Express, fans can use Uber and Lyft to get to and from the venue. The rideshare pickup areas at the venue are on Olive Street and American Airlines Center.
Popular NHL Matches for the Dallas Stars
The Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadians, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils, and Pittsburgh Penguins all bring in many fans to Dallas. Other big matches include the Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, Los Angles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Edmonton Oilers. Finally, games against the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, and Toronto Maple Leafs have less demand.
Popular NBA Matches for the Dallas Mavericks
Generally speaking, expect crowds when the Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards come into town. Other big matches include the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, and Indiana Pacers. Finally, games against the Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, and San Antonio Spurs have less demand.
Popular Events
In addition to sports games, American Airlines Center hosts many events. Events include concerts like Chris Brown, The Chainsmokers, Billie Eilish, Phil Collins, and many more. Finally, you can see other concerts including Elton John, Quick Brown Fox Jumps over the Lazy Dog, Carrie Underwood, and The Jonas Brothers at the venue.
Other Notes
The NBA arena sits about 20 miles east of the Cowboys and Rangers stadiums. If you are looking for Cowboys parking or Rangers parking, you can check out those resources.