Dallas Stars
· 2026-07-01
The Dallas Stars are planning to move to the suburb of Plano in five years.
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas expires in 2031.
The Stars signed a nonbinding letter of intent to build a new arena and entertainment district.
This project is part of a large-scale redevelopment at The Shops at Willow Bend.
The team currently stands 2nd in the Western Conference with a 50-20 record, on a W5 streak, after losing 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild on 2026-04-30.
The move would give the team a new, state-of-the-art facility.
The current arena is shared with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, who also plan to leave downtown.
The Mavericks have a preliminary agreement for a new arena site about 10 miles north of downtown.
The Stars' letter of intent includes plans for the mixed-use project and arena design.
The team awaits the Plano City Council's vote on the project.
The new arena would anchor a redevelopment with sports, entertainment, and retail spaces.
The Stars won the Stanley Cup in 1999, their first title since moving to Dallas in 1993.
The team has been playing at the American Airlines Center since 2001.
And now, they are looking to start a new chapter in Plano.
The Shops at Willow Bend, the site of the proposed arena, is about 20 miles north of downtown Dallas.
So, the team is excited about the potential of this new project.
The owner, Tom Gaglardi, said the project is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the franchise.
But the team still needs to finalize the plans and get approval from the city.
The Stars are looking forward to continuing the conversation with the Plano City Council.
The team's fans are also excited about the potential of a new arena.
The new facility would provide a better experience for the fans and the players.
The Stars are hoping to make the move to Plano a successful one.
The team's management is working hard to make this project a reality.
The new arena would be a great addition to the city of Plano.
The Stars are planning to make the most of this opportunity.
The team's future is looking bright, with a new arena and a strong team.
The Dallas Stars are ready to take on this new challenge.
The team is looking forward to the next chapter in their history.
The move to Plano would be a great step for the franchise.
The Stars are excited about the potential of this new project.
The team is hoping to make this move a successful one.
The new arena would be a great addition to the city of Plano.
The Stars are planning to make the most of this opportunity.