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
  • 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
  • Bus Route 49
    This is the primary bus line serving the American Airlines Center. It runs between Rosa Parks Plaza near West End Station and the arena, stopping just outside.
• 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 multi level bar and patio complex in Uptown. The sprawling outdoor space, frozen cocktails, and shareable bar food make it one of the most popular pregame gathering spots in Dallas.
• Hero by HG
  A sports bar and restaurant in Victory Park, steps from the arena. Craft cocktails, elevated pub fare, and a design forward atmosphere set it apart from typical sports bars. The proximity makes it the default pre- and post-game stop for many fans.
• The Henry
  An upscale American restaurant in the Victory Park development, directly adjacent to the arena. The menu features refined American classics and a strong cocktail program. A polished pregame option for a sit-down dinner before puck drop.
• Billy Can Can
  A modern take on an old west saloon featuring fancy cocktails, elegant steaks, chops, and seafood.
• Dot's Hop House & Cocktail Courtyard
  Industrial style bar with an open air courtyard serving craft brews, cocktails & casual fare.

Neighborhood Attractions

• 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.
• Klyde Warren Park
  A 5.2-acre urban park built over a freeway (Woodall Rodgers Freeway). Food trucks, games, free fitness classes, and a children's park make it one of Dallas's best public spaces.
• The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
  An immersive historical institution chronicling the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Housed inside the former Texas School Book Depository, it preserves the exact corner where the fatal shots were fired on November 22, 1963.
• Reunion Tower
  An iconic 561-foot (171 m) observation tower in downtown Dallas, Texas. Affectionately known as "The Ball," its distinctive geodesic dome features 259 LED light nodes that create dazzling, computer-controlled light shows visible from over 15 miles away.

• Mike Modano Statue
  Located in PNC Plaza on the south side of the arena this bronze and black granite monument captures the Stars icon in his signature skating pose, jersey fluttering in the wind.
• Championship Banners
  In the rafters on the the penalty box side hang banners commemorating the Stars 1999 Stanley Cup championship, Western Conference Championships in 2000 and 2020, Presidents' Trophies in 1998 and 1999 and numerous Division titles
• Retired Numbers
  Six retired numbers hang from the rafters on the south end of the ice
  • #7 Neal Broten
  • #8 Bill Goldsworthy
  • #9 Mike Modano
  • #19 Bill Masterton
  • #26 Jere Lehtinen
  • #56 Sergei Zubov

• Platinum Club
  These are the premium club seats that include upscale amenities and access to exclusive lounges like the Lexus Platinum Club.
• Flagship Suites
  The lowest and most exclusive suite ring, located just above the Plaza Level.
• Admiral Suites
  The highest suite tier, situated just below the Terrace Level.
• Yuengling Flight Club
  A large lounge on the South Platinum Level featuring a rotating Chef’s Table buffet and two full service bars.
• Lexus Platinum Club
  Located on the South Platinum Level, this is a high end destination for fine dining and cocktails.
• Germania Insurance Club
  An exclusive club for Loge Box owners on the Flagship Level, offering an upscale buffet and open bar.
• RYSE Energy Club
  One of the newest premium spaces, this club serves semi-private seating groups and includes a premium buffet and all-inclusive beverages.
• Logo Boxes
  Semi-private, four person boxes located on the Flagship Level. These include access to the Germania Insurance Club buffet and beverages.
• Theatre Boxes
  Located on the Admiral Suite Level, these cater to smaller groups (4–12 guests) and include access to a private Theatre Box Lounge and buffet.
• Loft Boxes
  Situated on the Admiral Level, these provide a semi-private experience for groups of four with in-seat wait service.

Texas barbecue influence is felt throughout the concourses. Brisket sandwiches, smoked sausage, and loaded nachos are arena staples. Tex-Mex options including tacos and queso round out the regional flavors.

• Zavala’s Barbeque
  A staple at Section 121, serving their famous brisket and Sloppy Juan tacos.
• El Taco Tex
  Offering street tacos and vegan options in sections 105 & 117
• Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria
  Neo-Neapolitan style pizza located in sections 102, 107, 111, 119, 312, 329
• DBQ Dallas Barbeque
  Slow smoked Texas barbecue including brisket, pork and sausage in Section 334.
• Casa Bacardi
  A custom cocktail bar on the South East Terrace level
• Patrón Tequilería
  This bar and restaurant features two distinct areas: A face paced sports bar and a casual sit down dining experience. Located on the South East Plaza Level