American Airlines Center
American Airlines Center, known as “The Hangar”, is a basketball arena in Dallas, Texas, home of the Dallas Mavericks (NBA, Western Conference). It opened in 2001, making it 25 years old in 2026 and seats 19,200 for basketball. That makes it the 12th-largest arena in NBA.
Arena facts
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Home of
- Dallas Mavericks
- Conference
- NBA · Western Conference · Southwest Division
- Opened
- 2001
- Capacity
- 19,200
- Nickname
- The Hangar
- Also home to
- Dallas Stars (NHL)
- Size rank in NBA
- 12th of 30
Famous games at American Airlines Center
- June 20, 2006: Miami won Game 6 of the NBA Finals 95-92, clinching the Heat's first championship on the Mavericks' home floor.
- June 7, 2011: A feverish Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas to an 86-83 win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, evening the series with Miami at 2-2.
- June 9, 2011: Dallas hit 13 three-pointers to beat Miami 112-103 in Game 5 of the Finals, taking a 3-2 lead before clinching in Miami.
- March 7, 2017: Dirk Nowitzki became the sixth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points as Dallas beat the Lakers 122-111.
- April 9, 2019: Nowitzki scored 30 points in his final home game, a 120-109 win over the Phoenix Suns.
- June 14, 2024: Facing a 3-0 hole, the Mavericks routed Boston 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the only Dallas win of the series.
Game night
Getting there. Served by DART light rail at Victory station and the Trinity Railway Express.
Seating & views at American Airlines Center
The Mavericks seat about 19,200 for basketball, with standing room pushing crowds past 21,000. The bowl stacks a 100-level lower bowl, a 200 level and a 300-level upper deck, with suite rings tucked between them: Flagship Suites just above the 100 level, Platinum Suites above the club seats and Admiral Suites higher up. Courtside floor seats have their own VIP entrance, and smaller loge, loft and theatre boxes sell for groups of four to twelve.
Parking & tailgating at American Airlines Center
Official parking includes the Comerica, Commons, Lexus and D garages plus surface lots; Lots A and E are pass-only for Mavericks games and Lot F is ADA parking. Reserve ahead through JustPark, since garages take only cards or pre-paid passes. DART Green and Orange line trains and the Trinity Railway Express stop at Victory Station next door. Lyft's rideshare zone is on the north side. Grilling and tailgating are banned in all lots.
Plan your trip to American Airlines Center
Arenas near American Airlines Center10
- 1D-IMoody Coliseum — SMU Mustangs 0 mi
- 2G LeagueComerica Center — Texas Legends 22 mi
- 3D-ICollege Park Center — UT Arlington Mavericks 22 mi
- 4D-ISchollmaier Arena — TCU Horned Frogs 31 mi
- 5D-IUNT Coliseum — North Texas Mean Green 35 mi
- 6D-IThe Field House — East Texas A&M Lions 60 mi
- 7D-IFoster Pavilion — Baylor Bears 88 mi
- 8D-IEECU Center — Tarleton State Texans 92 mi
- 9D-IWilliam R. Johnson Coliseum — Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 149 mi
- 10D-IReed Arena — Texas A&M Aggies 153 mi
Questions about American Airlines Center
Where do the Dallas Mavericks play home games?
The Dallas Mavericks play at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
How many people does American Airlines Center hold?
American Airlines Center seats 19,200 for basketball.
When did American Airlines Center open?
American Airlines Center opened in 2001.
What is American Airlines Center’s nickname?
American Airlines Center is known as “The Hangar.”
What other arenas are near American Airlines Center?
Moody Coliseum in University Park is about 1 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
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