Dallas Mavericks road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Dallas Mavericks tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to American Airlines Center
Nearest major airport is Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) — about 19 mi / 27 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
What airport do you fly into for a Dallas Mavericks game?
Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) (DFW) is the closest major airport — roughly 19 miles from American Airlines Center, about 27 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at American Airlines Center?
Official game-day parking typically runs $15-$40 USD. DART Rail's Green or Orange Line stops right at Victory Station, adjacent to the arena, for about $3 round-trip.
How do you get to American Airlines Center without a car?
DART light rail: take a Green or Orange line train (not Red/Blue) to Victory Station, then a short walk to the arena's western entrance.
How much is a beer at American Airlines Center?
Normal walk-up prices are about $14.00 USD for a standard draft beer. The league-wide average is $10.36 USD a beer — see how American Airlines Center ranks against all 109 arenas on our arena-prices page.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ American Airlines Center fan guide
Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) along the action; club levels are pricey; upper 300s are cheap with fine sightlines. Modern, comfortable arena.
Parking
Victory Park garages/lots around the arena; the district is walkable to bars. DART is an option. ($20–40)
Getting there
DART Green Line to Victory station, right at the arena; or drive to the Victory Park lots.
Bar scene
Victory Park right outside has bars/restaurants; the West End and Uptown (McKinney Ave) are a short ride for a bigger scene.
Pre-game bars
- Victory Park spots — Right outside the arena.
- Uptown (McKinney Ave) — Short ride to Dallas's main bar strip.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Beer$12–15
- Nachos$14
- Hot dog$7
Insider tips
- DART Green Line to Victory
- Uptown for after
📺 Where to watch the Mavericks
Local / regional TV: MavsTV
National (US): ESPN / ABC · NBC / Peacock · Amazon Prime Video · NBA TV. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Dallas
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- Deep Ellum — Tacos, music and late-night eats.
- Dallas Museum of Art — Free, and big.
- The Katy Trail — 3.5-mi rail-trail through the city.
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