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Mavericks Sue Stars Over American Airlines Center Control and Upgrades

The case asks a Texas business court to decide who controls operations at the city-owned arena.

Overview

  • Dallas Sports Group filed a 253-page petition seeking injunctive relief to confirm control of the arena’s operating companies and move forward with planned improvements.
  • The Mavericks allege the Stars breached a long-standing agreement by running their headquarters and practice facility from Frisco since 2003, which they say has impeded upgrades.
  • The Stars responded with a countersuit seeking to restore normal operations at the arena and accusing the Mavericks of attempting a hostile takeover.
  • Both franchises are locked into leases at the arena through 2031, and a roughly $300 million renovation package under discussion could extend future commitments, with terms contested.
  • A recent letter from the City of Dallas cited in the filings declared the Stars in breach of their franchise agreement for relocating their headquarters.