Dallas Stars plan to relocate to Plano, NBA's Mavericks also moving
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Dallas Stars announced plans to move to Plano, Texas, after their current lease expires in five years. They signed a nonbinding letter of intent for a new hockey-specific arena and entertainment district located about 20 miles north of their shared venue in downtown Dallas. The announcement follows the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, who disclosed a preliminary agreement for their own new arena approximately 10 miles north of downtown. The Stars' initiative involves the redevelopment of The Shops at Willow Bend, which includes a mix of sports, entertainment, and dining facilities. The proposal will be presented to the Plano City Council for consideration.
- •Dallas Stars plan to relocate to Plano after 2026 lease expiration.
- •New arena will be part of an entertainment district redevelopment.
- •NBA's Mavericks also planning a new venue nearby in Dallas.
- •Lease expiration for both teams is set for 2031.
- •Proposal to be considered by Plano City Council on Monday.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — NHL’s Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA’s Mavs also leaving downtown then
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — NHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then
"The Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years after the lease is up at the NHL team's current home arena. Stars officials announced Tuesday the signing of a nonbinding letter of intent to build a new hockey-specific arena and entertainment district about 20 miles north of the downtown American Airlines Center, which they have shared with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks since it opened in 2001. The Stars made their intentions known a day after the Mavericks said they have a preliminary agreement on a site for their own new arena about 10 miles north of downtown, but still within the Dallas city limits.
"Stars officials announced the signing of a nonbinding letter of intent to build a new hockey-specific arena about 20 miles north of downtown Dallas.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 3:14 AMNHL’s Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA’s Mavs also leaving downtown then
Stars officials announced the signing of a nonbinding letter of intent to build a new hockey-specific arena about 20 miles north of downtown Dallas.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:24 PMNHL's Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA's Mavs also leaving downtown then
The Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years after the lease is up at the NHL team's current home arena. Stars officials announced Tuesday the signing of a nonbinding letter of intent to build a new hockey-specific arena and entertainment district about 20 miles north of the downtown American Airlines Center, which they have shared with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks since it opened in 2001. The Stars made their intentions known a day after the Mavericks said they have a preliminary agreement on a site for their own new arena about 10 miles north of downtown, but still within the Dallas city limits.
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