Mavericks, Stars resolve legal issues between two Dallas franchises
Dallas News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks have resolved their long-standing legal dispute over the American Airlines Center (AAC), agreeing to continue sharing the arena through at least the 2030-31 season.
- The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and both teams stated the matter was resolved amicably with no further comments planned.
- The dispute arose from the Mavericks suing the Stars over alleged breaches of a 1998 franchise agreement and obstruction of arena maintenance, leading to countersuits and multiple court rulings favoring the Mavericks.
- Both teams plan to move out of downtown Dallas after the 2030-31 season, with the Stars building a new hockey arena in Plano and the Mavericks developing an arena and entertainment district in Far North Dallas.
- Since their co-tenancy began in 1993, this agreement marks the final term the teams will share an arena, leaving the future of American Airlines Center uncertain beyond 2031.
