American Airlines Center Sports Fan Tips
American Airlines Center is a venue in or near Dallas that is most often used for Hockey
Best bars near American Airlines Center?
The Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 club is a sports bar with food such as wings, nachos, BBQ and is a fan favorite and is located inside the arena so what's better than that?
Directions to American Airlines Center?
The arena is located on the northwest edge of downtown Dallas and is in a great spot for restaurants and bars and nightlife. You can get to the game by car or public transportation but I would encourage you to just drive to the game and experience downtown Dallas.
What to expect from the American Airlines Center crowd?
The Maverick fans love their team and owner and really come out to support them by screaming, cheering, and rooting on the Mavs. The fans are very friendly and love to wear their Cowboy gear as well.
Best giveaways at American Airlines Center?
The Mavericks are great about giving away shirts, hats, mini basketballs, posters, blankets, scarves, and other Cuban gear. They also throw out things during the game to fans.
Best restaurants near American Airlines Center?
There are literally hundreds of restaurants within a mile radius of American Airlines and some of the best include Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse, Gator's, Spaghetti Warehouse, Hard Rock Café, and Dick's Last Resort, They also have fast food places everywhere including Chipotle, McDonalds, and Taco Cabana.
Best food and drink at American Airlines Center?
There are a bunch of great places to eat around the stadium such as Big Dawgs, Pizza Patron, Fast Break, Taco Bueno, and BBQ Stampede. The prices are reasonable for an NBA game and there are also a wide variety of alcoholic drinks around.
Dealing with scalpers at American Airlines Center?
There are tons of scalpers outside the stadium but be ready to fork out some money especially if it is a team like the Thunder, Spurs, Heat, or Cavs.
Safety at American Airlines Center?
Dallas is a safe place and you should be fine walking around downtown at anytime of day because there are tons of people and families sightseeing, working, or eating.
Traffic around American Airlines Center?
The traffic after games isn't too bad because the Dallas freeway system is pretty good but before the game you are dealing with rush-hour traffic and be quite a mess on any given day. Be prepared and leave early to the game.
Stores to hit up at American Airlines Center?
The team store is massive and has a great selection of unique t-shirts, jerseys, hats, socks, sweatshirts, and other Mavs merchandise. They also have small venues around that sell this gear as well.
American Airlines Center parking?
There is an abundance of parking at the American Airlines Center ranging from $40 right next to the stadium to $10 a few blocks away. Some restaurants will also validate your parking if you order some food or drink.
American Airlines Center seating?
The stadium is great because it has retractable seats which allows you to be really close to the action for a game. There are no real bad seats in the house but if you get your chance try to sit by Mavericks Owner Marc Cuban who likes to interact with fans.
Things to check out around American Airlines Center?
There are tons of restaurants, malls, shopping, JFK's assassination site, Six Flags, rodeo, Rangers games and a host of other activities to do in Dallas.
Artifacts to look for at American Airlines Center?
They have their lone championship banner of 2012 hanging from the rafters when Dirk Novtwiski led the team to the NBA championship. Other than that the team was horrible in the 1970-2000s and then got good when Cuban bought the team.
Best insider tip for American Airlines Center?
Make sure to check out the hilarious Mavs Maniacs, an all-male hip-hop dance troupe which really get the crowd going. The Mavs cheerleaders and the Mavs drumline do great in game entertainment.