The outdoor plaza creates a major fan gathering space.
Plaza Outside
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The outdoor gathering spaces create a major fan destination.
Two-Sport Arena Home
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Shared with the Dallas Mavericks.
Features · History
1999 Stanley Cup
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Dallas' championship season.
2011 NBA Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Dallas' first championship.
Dallas Mavericks Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Dirk Nowitzki and franchise legends.
Dallas Stars Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Modano, Hatcher, and other legends.
Dirk Nowitzki
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the greatest player in franchise history.
Ed Belfour
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the Hall of Fame goaltender.
Luka Dončić
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the modern franchise era.
Mavericks Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Mike Modano
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the greatest player in franchise history.
Minnesota North Stars
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with franchise origins.
Reunion Arena Legacy
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display honoring the former Dallas home.
Stars Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Steve Nash
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the former MVP point guard.
Features · Experience
Anthem
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Dallas game-day atmosphere.
Dallas Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA basketball with Texas sports culture.
Dallas Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL hockey with Texas sports culture.
Dallas Mavericks Championships
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the 2011 title.
Dallas Mavericks Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Dallas Stars Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Mavericks Intro
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous player introductions.
Mavs ManiAACs
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous fan section experience.
Mavs Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Puck Drop Traditions
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The game-opening experience.
Stars Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Victory Green
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The team's signature identity.
Traditions
MFFL (Mavs Fans For Life) IconicMust experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
MFFL is one of the NBA's strongest fan identities, with "Mavs Fans For Life" embraced throughout American Airlines Center before, during, and after every game.
ManiAACs IconicMust experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
The ManiAACs have become one of the NBA's most recognizable fan groups, entertaining the crowd with coordinated skits, costumes, and crowd participation.
Mavs Drumline IconicMust experience
Introductions · Throughout the arena, gameday
The in-house drumline energizes fans during player introductions, timeouts, and key defensive possessions.
Blue Out Playoffs IconicMust experience
Special Events · Throughout the arena, gameday
American Airlines Center becomes a sea of blue during playoff games, creating one of the league's loudest home-court environments.
Mavs Victory Song IconicMust experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following home victories, the arena celebration features team highlights, music, and crowd participation as fans remain to celebrate.
"Stars!" National Anthem IconicMust experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday
During both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems, fans loudly yell "STARS!" every time the word appears in the lyrics.
"Puck Off" Chant IconicMust experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following every opposing penalty announcement, fans yell "Puck Off!" together toward the visiting team.
"Deep in the Heart of Texas" IconicMust experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
After every Stars goal, fans sing and clap along to "Deep in the Heart of Texas," complete with the signature four claps.
"Who Cares?" Goalie Chant IconicMust experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
After announcing the opposing goal scorer, Stars fans sarcastically yell "Who Cares?" before the PA finishes the announcement.
"Friends in Low Places" Third Period IconicMust experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday
During the third period, fans join together singing Garth Brooks' "Friends in Low Places," creating one of the NHL's best arena singalongs.
History & timeline
1999 Stanley Cup Championship IconicMust experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1999 Stanley Cup exhibit
1999 Stanley Cup championship — Modano, Belfour, and Victory Green champions.
2011 NBA Championship IconicMust experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2011 NBA exhibit
2011 NBA championship — Dirk, Kidd, and MFFL forever in Dallas.
Dirk Nowitzki Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Mavericks history area, Nowitzki gallery
Dirk Nowitzki — MVP, Finals MVP, and the greatest Maverick in franchise history.
Ed Belfour Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Stars history area, Belfour gallery
Ed Belfour — the Eagle and Vezina Trophy winner who backstopped the 1999 Cup.
Greatest Mavericks Moments IconicMust experience
Historic display · Mavericks history area, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Mavericks history — from Dirk's fadeaway to the 2011 parade.
Jamie Benn Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Stars history area, Benn gallery
Jamie Benn — captain and heart of modern Victory Green hockey in Dallas.
Jason Kidd Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Mavericks history area, Kidd gallery
Jason Kidd — Hall of Fame point guard and captain of the 2011 championship team.
Luka Dončić Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Mavericks history area, Dončić gallery
Luka Dončić — generational star and the face of the modern Mavericks era.
Mark Cuban Era IconicMust experience
Historic display · Mavericks history area, Cuban wing
Mark Cuban era — the owner who transformed the Mavericks and delivered the 2011 title.
Mavericks Hall of Fame IconicMust experience
Hall of Fame · Mavericks history area, Hall of Fame wing
Mavericks Hall of Fame — franchise immortals from Blackman to Dirk to Luka.
Mike Modano Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Stars history area, Modano gallery
Mike Modano — the greatest American-born scorer and face of Dallas Stars hockey.
Minnesota North Stars History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Stars history area, North Stars wing
Minnesota North Stars history — the franchise roots before Victory Green arrived in Dallas.
Sergei Zubov Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Stars history area, Zubov gallery
Sergei Zubov — Norris Trophy winner and backbone of the 1999 Stanley Cup defense.
Stars Hall of Fame IconicMust experience
Hall of Fame · Stars history area, Hall of Fame wing
Stars Hall of Fame — franchise immortals from Modano to Benn honored in Dallas.
Stars Playoff Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Stars history area, playoff wing
Stars playoff legacy — 1999, deep runs, and every spring when Victory Green believes.
Steve Nash Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Mavericks history area, Nash gallery
Steve Nash — two-time MVP and the original Run-and-Gun Maverick with Dirk.
Tyler Seguin Legacy IconicMust experience
Historic display · Stars history area, Seguin gallery
Tyler Seguin — franchise star and clutch scorer of the modern Stars era.
Western Conference Championship History IconicMust experience
Historic display · Mavericks history area, conference wing
Western Conference championship history — the 2006 and 2011 runs that defined MFFL.
Marty Turco Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Stars history area, Turco gallery
Marty Turco — the acrobatic goaltender who defined Stars hockey for a decade.
Rolando Blackman Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Mavericks history area, Blackman gallery
Rolando Blackman — franchise icon and the original Dallas Mavericks star.
Entertainment
Victor E. Green IconicMust experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, Stars gamedays
Victor E. Green — the beloved Stars mascot and symbol of Victory Green on gameday.
Champ IconicMust experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, Mavericks gamedays
Champ — the Mavericks mascot and symbol of MFFL on gameday.
Pantera Pregame Show IconicMust experience
Live Performance · Throughout the arena, Stars pregame
Pantera pregame show — "Puck Off" and metal energy before Stars puck drop.
Stars Alumni Appearances IconicMust experience
Alumni Event · Ice surface and concourse, Stars special events
Stars alumni appearances honoring franchise legends on gameday.
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