Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals at American Airlines Center: start time, doors and getting there

Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals starts at 8:30 pm on Tue Dec 15, 2026 at American Airlines Center. NHL regular season.

When do the doors open?

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)

How do I get to American Airlines Center?

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.

What bag can I bring?

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.

Schedule source: Dallas Stars schedule. Start times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.