American Airlines Center

The American Airlines Center is a multi-purpose sports complex in the Victory Park neighborhood of Dallas, distinguished by its modern brick facade and characteristic arches. Inside, more than 19,200 seats are spread across multiple levels, expandable with standing room to over 21,000 visitor places when needed.

The arena opened on July 17, 2001, as a replacement for the former Reunion Arena and was built with a construction budget of 420 million dollars. Since opening it has established itself as the central home venue for the city's sports teams and regularly hosts major events.

Thousands of sports fans gather here regularly to watch basketball and hockey games, sharing the local team spirit in the stands. On event-free days the arena doubles as a concert hall, hosting major touring acts that draw audiences from across the region.

The best view of the playing floor comes from the middle tiers, while higher seats offer an overall perspective of the entire action. Arriving early allows visitors to explore the entrance hall and find their way more easily before the main crowd arrives.

The curved roof of the venue resembles an aircraft hangar and references the aviation industry of the sponsor. This structural form gives the building a recognizable profile that clearly stands apart from classic round sports stadiums.

Location: Dallas

Location: Victory Park

Inception: July 17, 2001

Architects: HKS, Inc., David M. Schwarz

Official opening: July 17, 2001

Capacity: 19200

Website: https://americanairlinescenter.com

GPS coordinates: 32.79056,-96.81028

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:34