American Airlines Center guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

American Airlines Center holds up to 19,200 fans and is home to Dallas Mavericks (NBA) and Dallas Stars (NHL). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

75 home games left, starting Sun Oct 25, 2026. Times are local (Central).

When do the doors open at American Airlines Center?

Mavericks games: doors open to the public 90 minutes prior to tip off. Stars games: doors open to the public 90 minutes prior to puck drop. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Permitted bags are a 4.5 in x 6.5 in wristlet, wallet or clutch, permitted at all entrances, or a large purse up to 14 in L x 6 in W x 14 in H with no backpacks or large totes, subject to X-ray inspection at the four main entrances (North, East, West or South Doors). Medical and diaper bags accompanying a small child, under 14 in L x 6 in W x 14 in H, are permitted at all entrances subject to security inspection. All permitted bags are subject to security inspection. Clear bags are permitted but not required. Oversized bags larger than 14 in L x 6 in W x 14 in H, including backpacks and large totes, are prohibited, and American Airlines Center does not provide an area to check oversized bags or luggage. Only a small wristlet, wallet or clutch is permitted at the Chime Lane entrance. Bag policy.
• Payment: American Airlines Center has been a completely cashless arena since November 1, 2022. Guests can pay using valid debit or credit cards, or mobile wallets including Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. Cash is not accepted at any parking, merchandise, or concession locations. A Cash to Card ReadySTATION kiosk is available for converting cash to a prepaid card.
• Getting there: DART Green and Orange lines serve Victory Station at regularly scheduled times, seven days a week. Red and Blue line riders can transfer to a Green or Orange line train at West End Station. TRE trains operate on Platforms 3 and 4, with no TRE service on Sundays unless specifically noted by Trinity Railway Express. Parking and transit.
• Food: Guests are not permitted to bring any food or beverages into American Airlines Center. Containers such as bottles, cans, thermos bottles, or plastic coolers are not permitted. Guests with specific or special dietary needs due to medical conditions or religious requirements should see the Concessions page or contact Guest Services to discuss food options available.

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