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Stars Eye Suburban Arena Shift Story flow and key facts
The Dallas Stars have taken a step toward relocating from downtown Dallas with a nonbinding letter of intent to build a new arena in Plano. The proposed site is at The Shops of Willow Bend, part of a planned mixed-use development that would transform the area into a sports and entertainment district. Team owner Tom Gaglardi called the project a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' for the franchise.
This move aligns with a growing trend among Dallas-area teams. The Dallas Mavericks recently announced their own plans to leave downtown by 2031, while other major teams like the Cowboys, Rangers, and FC Dallas already play in suburban locations. Only the Wings are building a new downtown arena, set to open in 2027.
The Stars have played in downtown Dallas since relocating from Minneapolis in 1993, first at Reunion Arena and then at the American Airlines Center since 2001. The Plano City Council will review the proposal next week, marking a key moment in the team's long-term planning.
Facts
- The Dallas Stars signed a nonbinding letter of intent on June 2, 2026, for a new arena in Plano, Texas.
- The proposed arena would be built at The Shops of Willow Bend, 18 miles north of downtown Dallas.
- The Plano City Council will vote on the proposal next week.
- Team owner Tom Gaglardi described the project as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'.
- The Dallas Wings are building a new downtown arena set to open in 2027.
- The Stars have played in downtown Dallas since 1993, first at Reunion Arena and then at American Airlines Center.
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