American Airlines Center

• Driving & Parking
  From I-35E, take the Continental Avenue or Victory Avenue exit. From the Dallas North Tollway, exit Wycliff Avenue and head east. Arena-adjacent garages in Victory Park. Surface lots along Victory Avenue and Olive Street offer slightly cheaper options.
• Public Transit
  DART Rail serves the Victory station, directly adjacent to the arena. The Green and Orange lines connect from across the DFW metro. DART is the easiest way to get to a game.
  • Light Rail
    The DART Rail Green and Orange Line stops at Victory Station, directly adjacent to the arena. The train connects to downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, and the broader DART network. Transfers from the Red and Blue lines can be made at EBJ Union station which is about a mile from the stadium.
  • Commuter Rail
    The TRE commuter rail runs from Fort Worth to Victory Station with stops in Richland Hills, Hurst, and Irving. There is no commuter rail service on Sundays
• Rideshare
  The designated rideshare areas are located on All Star Way north of the stadium and Nowitzki Way to the south.

Victory Park and the adjacent Uptown neighborhood offer a strong mix of upscale dining, sports bars, and Dallas institutions within walking distance or a short ride from the arena.

=Bars & Restaurants

• Happiest Hour
  A massive bar and restaurant at Victory Park with an expansive outdoor patio, craft cocktails, and a lively atmosphere. The patio — with views of the Dallas skyline — is one of the best outdoor pregame spots in the NBA.
• Hero by HG
  A restaurant in Victory Park from chef Erin Smith offering creative American cuisine and craft cocktails in a polished setting.
• Harwood Arms
  A gastropub on Harwood Street near Victory Park serving elevated pub fare, craft beer, and cocktails. The English pub-inspired atmosphere is warm and inviting.
• Mesero - Victory Park
  A Mexican restaurant in Victory Park serving Tex-Mex classics fajitas, enchiladas, and margaritas in a stylish setting. Dallas's Tex-Mex tradition runs deep.
• Billy Can Can
  A vibrant restaurant and bar in the Design District, about a 10-minute walk from the arena. Creative cocktails, live music, and a celebratory atmosphere.
• Taqueria La Ventana
  A taqueria in Victory Park serving authentic street tacos and Mexican fare. Casual, affordable, and delicious.
• Chop Sports Victory Park
  A sports bar in Victory Park with a game-night atmosphere, multiple screens, and standard bar fare.
• Stillwell's
  A bar near the arena offering drinks in a social setting.
• The End of The Trail
  A bar near the arena area.

Neighborhood Attractions

• Klyde Warren Park
  A 5.2-acre urban park built over a freeway (Woodall Rodgers Freeway), about a 10-minute walk from the arena. Food trucks, games, free fitness classes, and a children's park make it one of Dallas's best public spaces.
• Perot Museum of Nature and Science
  A world-class science museum designed by Thom Mayne, located adjacent to Klyde Warren Park. Interactive exhibits on dinosaurs, physics, sports, and the human body. About a 10-minute walk from the arena.

• The Dirk Nowitzki Statue
  A statue of the franchise's greatest player outside the arena celebrates the German-born superstar who spent his entire 21-year career in Dallas and led the Mavericks to their only championship.
• The 2011 Championship Banner
  Nowitzki's playoff run playing through a torn tendon in his left hand and a 101-degree fever is one of the most heroic performances in NBA history. The Mavericks defeated LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh's Miami Heat in six games.
• Retired Numbers
  Mark Aguirre's #24 in January 2026. This joins the other retired numbers hanging in the rafters: Brad Davis (#15), Rolando Blackman (#22), Derek Harper (#12), and Dirk Nowitzki (#41).
  • #24 Mark Aguirre's
  • #15 Brad Davis
  • #22 Rolando Blackman
  • #12 Derek Harper
  • #41 Dirk Nowitzki

• Courtside Seats
  Row AAA: The most elite seats in the building, located directly on the floor. For Mavericks games, row AAA puts fans feet from the team benches. For Stars games, seats are positioned directly against the acrylic glass.
• The Flagship Level
  Positioned just above the lower 100-level bowl. The lowest and most exclusive ring of suites in the arena providing spectacular, unobstructed sightlines close to the action. These are semi-private, 4-person corporate boxes.
• RYSE Energy Club
  South End of the Concourse, near Section 221: A newer premium concept at the arena, these are exclusive, semi-private seats sold in groups of four, attached directly to a luxurious private club lounge.
• The Admiral Level
  Located above the Platinum level: Situated on the uppermost premium tier, these elegant, semi-private boxes are designed for smaller groups of 4 to 6 or 8 to 12 guests. They offer a suite-like environment with a more collaborative, social atmosphere.
• Flagship & Admiral Suites
  Fully private entertainment spaces accommodating groups of 18, 22, 32, or 50+ guests. Flagship suites sit on the lower suite ring, while Admiral suites sit on the upper ring.

• Signature Items
  Texas BBQ brisket, ribs and Tex-Mex tacos, nachos, queso dominate the concessions. The arena's food program features local restaurant partnerships.
• Zavala’s Barbeque
  Plaza Concourse, Section 121: Texas Monthly Top 50 local BBQ institution serving authentic wood-smoked meats.
• El Taco Tex
  Plaza Concourse, Sections 105 & 117: Gourmet street tacos and Tex-Mex favorites utilizing fresh corn tortillas from local icon La Norteña.
• Tostitos Cantina
  Plaza Concourse, Section 104: A dedicated stadium partnership specializing in heavily elevated, inventive snack concepts.
• High Steaks
  Plaza Concourse, Sections 108 & 120: The arena's flagship hub for hot, griddled shaved beef and unique twist comfort foods.
• DBQ Dallas Barbeque
  Terrace Concourse, Section 334: The upper-level and premium anchor for traditional Texas smoked meats and classic southern sides.
• Bud and Burger / Grill Zone
  Plaza Concourse, Sections 106, 114, 118, 124 & Terrace Concourse, Sections 310, 326: Main high-volume hubs where concession burgers are prepared as premium, fresh smash styles.
• Chef’s Corner
  Platinum Level Concourse-Two distinct lounge locations: Upscale quick-service lounges restricted to Platinum level ticket holders, offering premium variations of the building's best bites.
• Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria
  Plaza Concourse, Sections 102, 107, 111, 119 & Terrace Concourse, Sections 312, 329: The arena's dedicated freshly baked pizza provider spread out across all tiers.
• Market to Go
  Plaza Concourse, Sections 104 & 111 & Terrace Concourse, Section 319: A quick grab-and-go marketplace designed for healthier, fresher alternatives to typical stadium fryers.
• 1933 Ranch Bar & Lounge
  Terrace Concourse, Section 305: Heavy rotation of local craft beer from Deep Ellum Brewing, Peticolas, and Community Beer Company.
• Texas Craft Beer Bar
  Plaza Concourse, Section 116
• Karbach Craft Beer Bar
  Plaza Concourse, Section 109
• Ranch Water Bar
  Terrace Concourse, Section 327