First NHL game at American Airlines Center
The Stars hosted the Predators on 10/5/2001 in the first NHL game at American Airlines Center — Stars opened American Airlines Center after Reunion Arena.
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FIRST NHL GAME AT THIS ARENA
Track Every American Airlines Center Game You've Attended
American Airlines Center hosts the Dallas Mavericks (NBA) and Dallas Stars (NHL) under one roof—downtown Dallas since 2001. Ticket Timeline tracks games you attended here for both teams in one archive, whether you came for basketball or hockey.
Moments Witnessed at American Airlines Center
Verified milestones and rare moments that actually happened in this building.
Playoff marathon went to 5OT
The Mighty Ducks and Stars played 5OT in the 2003 Western Conference Semifinals — one of the longest Stanley Cup playoff games of the post-1967 era.
5OT
5+ OVERTIME PERIOD STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF GAME
Andre Miller scored 52 points
Andre Miller scored 52 in a scoring showcase at mavericks during the 2009-10 season — the 393rd 50-point game in nba history.
393rd
50-POINT GAME IN NBA HISTORY
Mavericks raise 2011 championship banner
Mavericks raised their first NBA championship banner at pregame of a 105-94 loss to Miami Heat; Lockout-delayed season opener and Finals rematch.
2011
CHAMPIONSHIP BANNER
2020 NHL Winter Classic
Dallas Stars hosted the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl in the 2020 NHL Winter Classic.
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OUTDOOR NHL GAME IN LEAGUE HISTORY
Why track American Airlines Center attendance?
If your stub says American Airlines Center, that is this downtown Dallas building. The Mavericks and Stars left Reunion Arena for this roof in 2001; a Reunion Arena stub is a different barn. Basketball nights belong on the Dallas Mavericks game tracker; hockey nights belong on the Dallas Stars game tracker. This page holds the room both teams share — two leagues, one archive.
This is one building where a Mavericks night and a Stars night both happened in the same room. Ticket Timeline lets you log each franchise separately while keeping every game you attended here in one searchable archive.
- Track Mavericks (NBA) and Stars (NHL) games you personally attended at the same building.
- Keep Reunion Arena stubs on that earlier barn—not mixed in as American Airlines Center nights.
- Match each night to real players, milestones, and arena memories—not a live scoreboard.
- Count this building toward venue progress in both basketball and hockey.
- Import old stubs, spreadsheets, or Gmail confirmations instead of retyping every date.
American Airlines Center at a glance
Key facts about the building—useful when dating an old stub or matching a game to the era you actually sat through. Reconciled from Ticket Timeline's verified Mavericks and Stars team data.
- Home since: 2001—Stars first game here October 5; Mavericks October 27
- Current tenants: Dallas Mavericks (NBA) and Dallas Stars (NHL)—two leagues, one roof
- Location: Dallas, TX, USA
- Former home (different building): Reunion Arena—Mavericks through June 2001; Stars through April 2001
- Dating clue: A ticket printed Reunion Arena names the previous downtown barn, not this building
Teams and leagues at American Airlines Center
Follow the teams and league context connected to this building.
Tenant teams
League hubs
What You Can Track at American Airlines Center
Once a Mavericks or Stars game is in your timeline, Ticket Timeline surfaces the attendance story from your seats—across both leagues at the same address.
Games You Attended Here
Log every Mavericks and Stars game you were physically at in this building—matchups, dates, and scores tied to nights you actually had a ticket.
Players You've Seen Here
Ticket Timeline matches each attended game to real rosters across NBA and NHL, so athletes from both teams you watched here live in one record.
Milestones Witnessed Here
Surface career highs, records, and rare moments from Mavericks and Stars games you attended—not league-wide highlights you only saw on TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I track Mavericks and Stars games at American Airlines Center in one archive?
Yes. American Airlines Center hosts the Dallas Mavericks (NBA) and Dallas Stars (NHL) under one roof. Ticket Timeline lets you log attended games for both teams and keep every night you were physically at in one searchable personal record.
Is a Reunion Arena ticket the same as an American Airlines Center ticket?
No. Reunion Arena was a different downtown building. The Stars' last Reunion Arena game in Ticket Timeline's data is April 8, 2001; the Mavericks' last is June 16, 2001. Nights from October 2001 on at this address belong here.
Can I see every NBA and NHL game I attended at American Airlines Center?
Yes. Ticket Timeline helps you track attended Mavericks games at this building and attended Stars games at the same roof—matchups, arena context, players, milestones, and notable moments from those seats.
Can I track players I've seen here across both teams?
Yes. Ticket Timeline matches each attended Mavericks and Stars game to real box scores and rosters, so the players you watched across both leagues become part of your personal record—not just the final score.
Does American Airlines Center count toward venue progress in both leagues?
Yes. Each attended Mavericks or Stars game can contribute to your venue history here and to your wider arena progress as you attend games in other cities across NBA and NHL.
Does Ticket Timeline sell tickets?
No. Ticket Timeline does not sell tickets. It is a stat tracker for games you've already attended, built to help you explore the players, moments, and milestones you witnessed at American Airlines Center.
Start Tracking Your American Airlines Center Nights
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