American Airlines Center

Large Sports and Event Venue

Description

This large event venue is most well known as the home of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team and the Dallas Stars NHL hockey team. The arena officially opened in 2001 and was designed by the David M. Schwartz architectural team based in Washington, D.C. It features state-of-the-art details such as retractable seats and technological upgrades in sound, lighting, and video scoreboards. Attached to the facility is Victory Park, an outdoor gathering place that includes restaurants, shops, offices, and upscale apartment complexes. The interior of American Airlines Center boasts five open concourses, four lobbies that each have their own theme, and an abundance of public art displays. In addition to sports events, the Center also hosts various concerts and other gatherings throughout the year.