Dallas in name only: City delays another Wings facility as concern grows from WNBA team
Dallas News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Wings, contractually committed to move from Arlington to Dallas in 2024, face significant delays with their $48.6 million training facility and the refurbishment of Memorial Auditorium, both now projected for completion in 2027 instead of 2026.
- The training facility project remains unstarted and in limbo, with the city asking the Wings to take over development, requiring the franchise to assume financial risks and construction responsibilities.
- Memorial Auditorium's renovation was delayed due to Dallas hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center, pushing back the Wings' planned move-in and creating uncertainty about readiness for the 2027 season.
- Despite the setbacks, Wings CEO Greg Bibb remains committed to the city and the partnership, emphasizing
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