Kansas City Mavericks road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Kansas City Mavericks at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Cable Dahmer Arena
Nearest major airport is Kansas City (MCI) — about 33 mi / 47 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Kansas City Mavericks play?
The Kansas City Mavericks play home games at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.
What airport do you fly into for a Kansas City Mavericks game?
Kansas City (MCI) is the closest major airport, about 33 miles (53 km) from Cable Dahmer Arena — roughly 47 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Cable Dahmer Arena?
General game-day parking is free. Parking at the arena lots is free for every Mavericks home game.
How do you get to Cable Dahmer Arena without a car?
In Independence's Little Blue Pkwy / Independence Center shopping area, on E. Valley View Pkwy off I-70 exit 17 (Little Blue Pkwy) or I-470 to US-40. Lyft is the arena's official rideshare partner.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Cable Dahmer Arena fan guide
Parking
Parking is free for Mavericks games, first-come, first-served in the arena lots, and grilling and tailgating is encouraged. Other events cost $15 prepaid or $25 day-of, cashless. (Free for Mavericks games)
Getting there
In Independence's Little Blue Pkwy / Independence Center shopping area, on E. Valley View Pkwy off I-70 exit 17 (Little Blue Pkwy) or I-470 to US-40. Lyft is the arena's official rideshare partner.
Bar scene
The free lot makes tailgating the main pre-game scene. The surrounding retail strip is mostly chain restaurants and sports bars.
Pre-game bars
- Saints Pub + Patio Independence — Pub with a patio, on the arena's area-restaurants list
- Old Chicago — Pizza and taproom chain, on the arena's area-restaurants list
- Twin Peaks – Independence — Sports bar, on the arena's area-restaurants list
- Buffalo Wild Wings — Wings and sports bar, on the arena's area-restaurants list
Insider tips
- Parking is free for Mavericks games, so bring the grill.
- Doors open 60 minutes before puck drop at Gates 1 and 2.
- Bags can't be larger than 12" x 6" x 12", and backpacks are banned.
- The venue is cashless; only the box office takes cash.
- Chuck-A-Pucks for the second-intermission toss are sold outside Section 112.
📺 Where to watch the Mavericks
National (US): FloHockey · Local TV / team radio. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Independence: Kansas City Chiefs · Kansas City Royals
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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