American Airlines Center

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American Airlines Center, known as “The Hangar”, is a hockey rink in Dallas, Texas, home of the Dallas Stars (NHL, Central Division). It opened in 2001, making it 25 years old in 2026 and seats 18,532 for hockey. That makes it the 14th-largest rink in NHL.

Rink facts

Location
Dallas, Texas
Home of
Dallas Stars (NHL)
League
NHL · Central Division
Opened
2001
Capacity
18,532
Nickname
The Hangar
Also home to
Dallas Mavericks (NBA)
Size rank in NHL
14th of 32

Famous moments at American Airlines Center

Game night

Getting there. DART / Trinity Railway Express at Victory station

Seating & views at American Airlines Center

Hockey capacity is 18,532. The arena has retractable seating.

Parking & tailgating

Parking is in the Comerica, Commons, Lexus and D garages and Lots A, E, F and K around the arena. DART Green and Orange Line trains and the Trinity Railway Express stop at Victory Station.

Grilling, open flames, food preparation and drinking alcohol are prohibited in all parking areas. PNC Plaza at the south entrance hosts outdoor events and has large video screens.

Sources: Wikipedia, americanairlinescenter.com

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Rinks near American Airlines Center10

  1. 1ECHLCredit Union of Texas Event Center — Allen Americans (Allen, Texas)23 mi
  2. 2USHL/NAHLNYTEX Sports Centre — Lone Star Brahmas (North Richland Hills, Texas)25 mi
  3. 3AHLH-E-B Center at Cedar Park — Texas Stars (Cedar Park, Texas)169 mi
  4. 4USHL/NAHLHirsch Memorial Coliseum — Shreveport Mudbugs (Shreveport, Louisiana)177 mi
  5. 5USHL/NAHLBlazers Ice Centre — Oklahoma Warriors (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)191 mi
  6. 6USHL/NAHLDeep South Ice & Sports Center — Houston Bulls (Richmond, Texas)227 mi
  7. 7ECHLBOK Center — Tulsa Oilers (Tulsa, Oklahoma)236 mi
  8. 8SPHL/FPHLMonroe Civic Center Arena — Monroe Moccasins (Monroe, Louisiana)273 mi
  9. 9USHL/NAHLEctor County Coliseum — Odessa Jackalopes (Odessa, Texas)333 mi
  10. 10USHL/NAHLCal Farley Coliseum — Amarillo Wranglers (Amarillo, Texas)337 mi

Questions about American Airlines Center

Where do the Dallas Stars play home games?

The Dallas Stars play at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

How many people does American Airlines Center hold?

American Airlines Center seats 18,532 for hockey.

When did American Airlines Center open?

American Airlines Center opened in 2001.

What is American Airlines Center’s nickname?

American Airlines Center is known as “The Hangar.”

What other rinks are near American Airlines Center?

Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen is about 23 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

Where do you park at American Airlines Center?

Parking is in the Comerica, Commons, Lexus and D garages and Lots A, E, F and K around the arena. DART Green and Orange Line trains and the Trinity Railway Express stop at Victory Station.

What is the seating like at American Airlines Center?

Hockey capacity is 18,532. The arena has retractable seating.

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