Last updated on November 30th, 2023 at 08:14 pm
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. Outside of hosting games, the venue is also host to numerous concerts and events.
Here are the parking tips for the stadium.
Official Parking at the Stadium
There are about 5k parking spaces for fans to use at American Airlines Center for their event. You can visit the American Airlines Center official parking page to see where each lot and garage is at the venue. Parking rates will vary in price depending on the event you are looking to attend. Alos you can purchase a parking pass using this link from SeatGeek.
My Recommendation on Parking + Experience with SpotHero
From my experience, I’ve saved money on parking by using SpotHero. The benefit of using SpotHero is that the unofficial parking lots are much cheaper than you will find near the venue. I’ve been using this service for years, and I always recommend that fans compare the prices of the unofficial lots to see what makes the most sense to them. From my end, I favor saving money on parking in exchange for walking two more blocks to get to the venue if the savings are substantial enough.
How to Book Parking on SpotHero Video
Here is a video of me going over how easy it is to book parking on SpotHero. In this video, I share how to search, how to book parking, and how to get the parking pass for your event on your phone. The whole process is a breeze, and it really only takes 1-2 minutes of your time.
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 in the Parking Lots?
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.
Greg Kristan, owner of The Stadium Reviews, LLC and TM Blast, LLC, brings his extensive experience visiting over half of the MLB ballparks, along with numerous MLS, NHL, NBA, and NFL venues, to provide in-depth coverage on the bag policy, food options, and parking. He has also been interviewed about his experiences on several sports podcasts.