Mavericks plan new arena and entertainment district in North Dallas
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks announced plans to develop a new arena and entertainment district at the former Valley View Mall site in North Dallas, approximately 11 miles from their current home at the American Airlines Center. This development follows a shift in strategy as the franchise aims to complete the project by the 2031-32 season after its lease expires. The Mavericks have entered into preliminary agreements for roughly 104 acres, which will include various amenities such as restaurants and green spaces. The announcement comes as Rick Welts, recent CEO, pushes forward with plans to establish a vibrant sports destination in the area.
- •Mavericks intend to move by the 2031-32 season.
- •New venue planned at former Valley View Mall site.
- •Project aims to include retail, hotels, and public spaces.
- •Rick Welts emphasizes the project's potential as a major development.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks announce plans to build new arena, arena entertainment district in Dallas
- 11:46 PMESPN NBA — Mavs eyeing arena site away from downtown Dallas
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Mavericks have deal for arena site that would move club out of downtown for 1st time
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks choose former Valley View Mall site in North Dallas for new arena, entertainment district
"The Dallas Mavericks have a preliminary agreement on a site for a new arena that would move the club out of downtown for the first time in 2031, a year after the franchise's 50th anniversary. The Mavericks said Monday the agreement is for 104 acres on the former site of a mall about 10 miles north of downtown. Demolition of Valley View Mall in north Dallas was completed three years ago.
"The Dallas Mavericks, a team that spent 21 years at Reunion Arena before moving to American Airlines Center, have a preliminary deal on an arena site that would move the club out of downtown for the first time in 2031, a year after their 50th anniversary.
"Plans are in motion for the Mavs to head north, with the franchise hoping to move into its new arena in time for the 2031-32 season after its American Airlines Center lease expires.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:11 PMMavericks announce plans to build new arena, arena entertainment district in Dallas
The Mavericks will move from near downtown to 12 miles away in North Dallas, starting in 2031.
- ESPN NBAJun 1, 2026, 11:46 PMMavs eyeing arena site away from downtown Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks, a team that spent 21 years at Reunion Arena before moving to American Airlines Center, have a preliminary deal on an arena site that would move the club out of downtown for the first time in 2031, a year after their 50th anniversary.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:17 PMDallas Mavericks have deal for arena site that would move club out of downtown for 1st time
The Dallas Mavericks have a preliminary agreement on a site for a new arena that would move the club out of downtown for the first time in 2031, a year after the franchise's 50th anniversary. The Mavericks said Monday the agreement is for 104 acres on the former site of a mall about 10 miles north of downtown. Demolition of Valley View Mall in north Dallas was completed three years ago.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:09 PMMavericks choose former Valley View Mall site in North Dallas for new arena, entertainment district
Plans are in motion for the Mavs to head north, with the franchise hoping to move into its new arena in time for the 2031-32 season after its American Airlines Center lease expires.
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