Your Stars are ditching Dallas for Plano
Look—I’m still trying to wrap my head around the Mavericks talking about moving *all the way up* to North Dallas, probably near the Galleria, and now the Stars are following suit? Just a day after the Mavs news broke, the Dallas Stars announced they’re submitting plans to move their arena to Plano, out by Willow Bend. You heard that right. The Dallas Stars, who play in what we all still call the AAC down in Victory Park, are eyeing a move that would take them out of Dallas proper and way up north.
What in the sweet tea is happening to our downtown sports scene? My mamá always says, "Dos veces es coincidencia, tres veces es un patrón." And while it’s only two teams right now, it sure feels like a pattern emerging, doesn't it? For decades, the AAC has been this anchor in Victory Park, pulling in folks from all over for games and concerts. Now, the idea of both the Stars and the Mavs heading north, practically to the Collin County line, just feels… weird. It's not just a venue change; it's a shift in where Dallas energy goes. Are we going to have to drive past the Shops at Legacy to catch a game now?
### What This Means for Dallas
* **Victory Park's Future:** This neighborhood, once buzzing before and after games, could see a real dip in foot traffic and business. Those bars and restaurants rely on those crowds. * **The Sprawl Continues:** Dallas is already famous for its sprawl. This just pushes the idea of "Dallas" further and further north, blurring the lines between the city and its suburbs even more. * **Commute Nightmares:** Think the Tollway is bad now? Imagine game night traffic heading up to Plano. Bless your heart.
It’s a lot to take in. First the Mavs, now the Stars. It makes you wonder what’s next for downtown Dallas. It’s like watching an old friend move away, but they’re only going 20 miles north and still calling themselves a local. Dallas on the wire — big hat, bigger story.
Y'all gotta hear Keith and the crew talk about this — catch their take live at mornings.live.