American Airlines Center, current home of the Dallas Mavericks | Image by AAC/website
Dallas Mavericks season ticket holders and Club Maverick members are being asked for their preferences on the team’s next home arena, including where it should be built and what features it should include, as the franchise’s lease at American Airlines Center nears its end in 2031.
The invite-only survey, sent to members last week, asks about favored locations, desired amenities, ticket options, and examples of modern venues such as the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Mavericks leadership has narrowed its search to two sites within Dallas: the current City Hall location downtown and the former Valley View Mall property in far North Dallas. Team officials hope to announce a site decision by summer.
At the same time, the City of Dallas launched a separate public “Open Call for Concepts” survey seeking ideas from residents and developers on the future of Dallas City Hall and surrounding properties. Submissions, which can propose renovating the I.M. Pei-designed building or redeveloping the prime downtown site entirely, are due by May 3.
The Mavericks have confirmed ongoing talks with city officials about keeping the franchise in Dallas. Plans call for a modern arena that would open in time for the 2031-32 season as part of a mixed-use development including retail, housing, and public spaces.
City officials said the two surveys are separate but fit into broader planning for public facilities and economic growth. No final decisions have been made.