Pro sports in Dallas
3 pro and college teams play in Dallas. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Dallas teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Dallas?
- Dallas has 3 pro and college teams: the Dallas Mavericks (NBA), the SMU Mustangs (NCAAF) and the Dallas Stars (NHL).
- Where do Dallas's teams play?
- American Airlines Center (Stars, Mavericks) and Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Mustangs).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Dallas?
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the closest major airport, about 6 miles (10 km) from American Airlines Center — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Dallas
Big Texas energy — steak, BBQ and a walkable arts district downtown. Make a weekend of it.
💬The Katy Trail is the local move for a run or a patio crawl, and Deep Ellum is where the night lives — music venues, taco joints and dive bars. Don't leave Texas without proper brisket; the great BBQ is worth driving out of town for.
🍽 Eat
- Deep Ellum — Tacos, music and late-night eats.
- Texas BBQ — Brisket and burnt ends are the whole point.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Deep Ellum & Bishop Arts — Live music and cocktail bars.
🎨 See & culture
- Dallas Museum of Art — Free, and big.
- The Sixth Floor Museum — The JFK story at Dealey Plaza.
🎯 Things to do
- Bishop Arts District — Indie shops, murals and restaurants.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- The Katy Trail — 3.5-mi rail-trail through the city.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Dallas
Vacation rentals across Dallason OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.