{"id":21134,"date":"2026-01-24T08:26:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/24\/dallas-mavericks-narrow-arena-choices-to-two-sites-but-final-verdict-slips-to-july\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T08:26:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:26:21","slug":"dallas-mavericks-narrow-arena-choices-to-two-sites-but-final-verdict-slips-to-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2026\/01\/24\/dallas-mavericks-narrow-arena-choices-to-two-sites-but-final-verdict-slips-to-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Mavericks narrow arena choices to two sites, but final verdict slips to July"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dallas Mavericks Narrow Down Locations for New Arena<\/h1>\n

The Dallas Mavericks have narrowed their focus to two locations in the city of Dallas for their new arena, but a decision may not be made until July 1.<\/p>\n

In an interview with The Dallas Morning News on Tuesday, Mavericks CEO Rick Welts said, \u201cWe have identified, with the city, two city of Dallas locations that we are focusing all our time and attention on now, and hoping to bring one of them to success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Potential Locations<\/h2>\n

The two locations the Mavericks have zeroed in on are downtown and the Valley View Center property, a sprawling 110-acre site at the corner of Preston Road and Interstate 635. <\/p>\n

The land where City Hall resides is one possible downtown location, but the city is still having conversations on whether to preserve or demolish the I.M. Pei-designed structure.<\/p>\n

Decision Timeline<\/h3>\n

No decision on the site for a new arena is imminent for the Mavericks, who plan to move into a new facility when their lease with the American Airlines Center expires in 2031. <\/p>\n

Welts had previously said the team planned to announce the location of a new arena by the end of March. That timeline has changed.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight now, our hope is somewhere around July 1, the end of the NBA season, that we are in position to be able to make a decision,\u201d Welts told The News. <\/p>\n

\u201cBut a lot of that is out of our control, out of the city\u2019s control. I\u2019ve been out there saying first quarter [of the year] before. We are not going to make first quarter. Another two or three months after that,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to open in 2031. That means we\u2019re on the clock. Sounds like a long time, but for a 50-acre mixed-use entertainment district, an arena, public gathering places \u2014 we\u2019re on the clock.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h6>\n

The Dallas Mavericks are getting closer to finding a new home, but the decision is still a few months away. The team has narrowed down its options to two locations in the city of Dallas and is hoping to make a decision by July 1. The new arena is expected to be a 50-acre mixed-use entertainment district, complete with an arena, public gathering places, and more. The team is on a tight schedule, with plans to open the new facility in 2031.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h6>\n

Q: Where are the two potential locations for the new Dallas Mavericks arena?<\/p>\n

A: The two locations are downtown and the Valley View Center property, a 110-acre site at the corner of Preston Road and Interstate 635.<\/p>\n

Q: When is the decision on the new arena location expected to be made?<\/p>\n

A: The decision is expected to be made around July 1, the end of the NBA season.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the expected opening date for the new arena?<\/p>\n

A: The new arena is expected to open in 2031, when the team’s lease with the American Airlines Center expires.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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